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Senior Legal Counsel
Location
Worldwide
Posted
134 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Legal Counsel
Zipline
• Design, implement, scale, and continuously improve Zipline’s legal and compliance programs across Africa, with a focus on sustainable, practical operations that support rapid growth • 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) • 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 Zipline’s African market • Translate complex regulatory requirements into clear, actionable guidance for business and technical teams • Partner with internal public affairs, policy, and operations teams to align legal, compliance, and government relations strategies • Monitor and assess regulatory and policy developments across relevant African jurisdictions and advise leadership on emerging risks and opportunities • Help shape Zipline’s long-term legal and regulatory strategy in Africa, balancing compliance rigor with innovation and speed • Act as a senior legal advisor to business leaders, providing pragmatic, risk-calibrated guidance • Build strong relationships across the company and help foster a durable “culture of compliance” where teams understand the rules of the road and feel empowered to raise issues early • Support commercial negotiation, contracting, and procurement processes
Job Requirements
- JD required
- Member in good standing of at least one U.S. state or international bar
- At least 7–10 years of relevant legal experience, including experience at a reputable law firm and/or in-house (international, compliance, government contracting, or regulated-industry experience strongly preferred)
Benefits
- Zipline is an equal opportunity employer
- Prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type
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