Overview
This role is responsible for leading legal and compliance operations and strategy across multiple countries of operation in Africa. The position sits at the intersection of compliance execution and regulatory strategy and is critical to supporting continued growth in complex and evolving regulatory environments.
You will independently lead all Africa Legal & Compliance operations and strategy, while serving as an integral member of the organization’s Legal Team and a key member of the Africa Leadership Team. Responsibilities include cross-functional collaboration with Africa leadership, Operations, Policy, Government Affairs, People, Finance, and Engineering, and reporting directly to the Deputy General Counsel.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, scale, and continuously improve legal and compliance programs across Africa, with a focus on sustainable, practical operations that support rapid growth
- Lead day-to-day compliance workstreams covering:
- sanctions
- anti-bribery and anti-corruption
- privacy
- healthcare
- employment
- product-related regulations
- Support internal investigations, audits, and risk assessments in partnership with People, Finance, and senior leadership
- Manage litigation and disputes across the organization’s African markets
- Translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable guidance for business and technical teams
- Own compliance with U.S. government award requirements, including FARs and 2 CFR 200, and serve as a primary point of contact for U.S. government contracting officers (including at the U.S. Department of State)
- Monitor and assess regulatory and policy developments across relevant African jurisdictions and advise leadership on emerging risks and opportunities
Cross-Functional Partnership
- Act as a senior legal advisor to business leaders, providing pragmatic, risk-calibrated guidance
- Build strong relationships across the organization and help foster a durable culture of compliance so teams understand requirements and can raise issues early
- Help shape long-term legal and regulatory strategy in Africa, balancing compliance rigor with innovation and speed
Requirements / What You’ll Bring
- Willingness to dive deep into unfamiliar issues and operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
- Strong judgment and the confidence to make independent decisions, with the discernment to escalate when appropriate
- Experience advising on legal and compliance matters, preferably in international or emerging-market environments
- Ability to break down complex legal and regulatory problems into clear priorities and practical solutions
- Excellent written and verbal communication, including the ability to advise senior stakeholders
- Collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset and strong organizational skills
- Ability to travel up to :25% to Africa and San Francisco headquarters
Compensation & Benefits
- Not specified in the job description.
Location
- Africa (multiple countries of operation) with travel up to :25% to Africa and San Francisco headquarters