Zipline

General Counsel

• 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

Senior Legal Counsel

Manager

• Tactically engage local government officials in cities Zipline serves and plans to serve, relying on established relationships or quickly building new ones
• Serve as an expert on key state and local issues related to operating an autonomous drone delivery network, including site infrastructure needed to scale; trust in our approach to safety, sound, and privacy; other common areas of public concern; and the value and impact our service can have for people and communities where we operate
• Collaborate cross-functionally with team members, with an emphasis on land use, permitting, and other local approvals, to ensure operational consistency
• Coordinate and lead site visits and other local events for government officials across multiple metros
• Help develop processes to ensure company-wide operational continuity and ensure systems are routinely kept up to date
• Monitor local and state policy proposals (ordinances, legislation, and rulemaking) and make recommendations for Zipline engagement, when appropriate
• Execute a routine outreach plan to elected officials, track engagement, and act on follow-up inquiries as necessary
• Assist with state-level government affairs projects as needed, including interacting with state legislative and executive branch officials

Senior Legal Counsel

State and Local Government Affairs Manager