Principal Counsel, Africa Legal

4 hours, 27 minutes ago
Skyline Eco-Adventures

Skyline Eco-Adventures

Skyline Eco Adventures is a company that provides zipline adventure tours in Hawaii. They are committed to having a positive impact on the natural world by operating in a sustainable manner and supporting environmental and cultural preservation efforts.

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure
11-50
Founded 2002

Description

  • Design, implement, scale, and improve legal and compliance programs across Africa.
  • Lead day-to-day compliance workstreams for sanctions, anti-bribery and anti-corruption, privacy, healthcare, employment, and product regulations.
  • Support internal investigations, audits, and risk assessments in partnership with People, Finance, and senior leadership.
  • Manage litigation and disputes across Zipline’s African markets.
  • Translate complex regulatory requirements into clear guidance for business and technical teams.
  • Own compliance with U.S. government award requirements, including FARs and 2 CFR 200.
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for U.S. government contracting officers, including at the U.S. Department of State.
  • Monitor regulatory and policy developments across African jurisdictions and advise leadership on risks and opportunities.
  • Advise business leaders with pragmatic, risk-calibrated legal guidance.
  • Help build a strong culture of compliance across the company.

Requirements

  • Senior legal experience with responsibility for compliance and regulatory matters.
  • Experience advising on legal and compliance issues, preferably in international or emerging-market environments.
  • Strong judgment and the ability to make independent decisions and escalate appropriately.
  • Ability to break down complex legal and regulatory problems into practical solutions.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including advising senior stakeholders.
  • Collaborative, solutions-oriented mindset with strong organizational skills.
  • Willingness to work effectively in ambiguous, fast-moving environments.
  • Willingness to travel up to approximately 25% to Africa and San Francisco headquarters.

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