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
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
