Principal Counsel, Africa Legal
Core
Lead and scale legal and compliance operations and strategy across multiple countries in Africa, serving as a key member of the Africa Leadership Team and the global Legal Team.
Role type
Principal Counsel (Legal & Compliance)
Builds
Legal and compliance programs, risk mitigation strategies, and regulatory guidance for Zipline's autonomous logistics operations in Africa.
Domain
Logistics, Healthcare, International Trade, Emerging Markets
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Strategic legal planning, regulatory strategy, compliance program design, litigation management, cross-border risk assessment, U.S. government contracting compliance (FARs/2 CFR 200), stakeholder advisory
Preferred skills
Experience in international or emerging-market environments, ability to operate in ambiguous/fast-paced settings, travel readiness
Technologies
Legal tech tools, compliance management systems
Responsibilities
Design and implement legal/compliance programs across Africa; lead day-to-day compliance workstreams (sanctions, anti-bribery, privacy, healthcare, employment); support internal investigations and audits; manage litigation and disputes; translate regulatory requirements into actionable guidance; monitor regulatory developments in African jurisdictions.
Seniority
Principal, hands-on leadership with strategic autonomy
