Senior Legal Counsel
Zipline
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Anywhere in the World
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About the role
- 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
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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
legal complianceregulatory strategycontract negotiationrisk assessmentinternal investigationslitigation managementgovernment contractinganti-briberyanti-corruptionprivacy regulations
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationrelationship buildingproblem-solvingstrategic thinkingcollaborationadvisory skillscultural awarenessnegotiationguidance provision
Certifications
JDmember of U.S. state barmember of international bar