Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Zipline is the world’s largest and most experienced drone delivery service, on a mission to serve all humans equally by ensuring access to essential goods. They are seeking a senior legal counsel to lead and scale legal and compliance efforts across Africa, focusing on regulatory strategy and public-sector partnerships.
Responsibilities
- 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
Skills
- 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
- A willingness to dive deep into unfamiliar issues and operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-environments
- Strong judgment and the confidence to make independent decisions, coupled with the discernment to escalate when appropriate
- Experience advising on or engaging with government entities, regulators, or public-sector stakeholders, ideally in international or emerging-market contexts
- The ability to break down complex legal and regulatory problems into clear priorities and practical solutions
- Excellent written and verbal communication, including the ability to advise senior stakeholders
- A collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset and strong organizational skills
- Willingness to travel up to ~25% to Africa, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C
- Experience at a reputable law firm and/or in-house
- International, compliance, government contracting, or regulated-industry experience strongly preferred
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