Overview
This senior legal and compliance role leads and scales legal and compliance operations across multiple countries of operation in Africa. The position sits at the intersection of compliance execution and regulatory strategy, supporting the organization’s continued growth in complex and evolving regulatory environments.
You will independently lead Africa Legal & Compliance operations and strategy, while serving as an integral member of the Legal Team. The role also involves collaboration with the Africa Leadership Team, including Heads of People and Finance and Country Directors, with a dotted reporting line to the Africa CEO. Cross-functional partners include Operations, Policy, Government Affairs, People, Finance, and Engineering, and the role reports directly to the Deputy General Counsel.
This is a hands-on leadership position with significant autonomy to build and shape the legal function in Africa, supported by collaboration with a larger global legal team.
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, and product-related regulations
- Support internal investigations, audits, and risk assessments, partnering closely with People, Finance, and senior leadership
- Manage litigation and disputes across 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
Requirements
- Willingness to dive deep into unfamiliar issues and operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-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
- Willingness to travel up to 25% to Africa and San Francisco headquarters
Compensation & Benefits
Equal opportunity employer. Discrimination and harassment are prohibited without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws or organizational policy.
Location
Africa (multiple countries of operation) with travel up to 25% to Africa and San Francisco headquarters.