Lead Lawyer SSA – Uganda, Kenya & Nigeria (They/She/He)
Legal, Nairobi, Kenya
If you’re here, it’s because you’re looking for an exciting ride.
A ride that will fuel up your ambitions to take on a new challenge and stretch yourself beyond your comfort zone.
We’ll deliver a non-vanilla culture built on talent, where we work to amplify the impact on millions of people, paving the way forward together.
Not your usual app. We are the fastest-growing multi-category app connecting millions of users with businesses, and couriers, offering on-demand services from more than 170,000 local restaurants, grocers and supermarkets, and high street retail stores. We operate in more than 1500 cities across 23 countries.
Together we revolutionise the way people connect with their everyday needs, from delivering essentials to connecting our ecosystem of users through innovative solutions powered by technology. For us, every day is filled with purpose.
What makes our ride unique?
- Our culture and strong values.
- Our career development philosophy.
- Our commitment to being a force for good.
We have a vision: Building the largest marketplace in your city, to give access to anything in minutes. And this is where your ride starts.
YOUR MISSION
We are looking for an hands-on SSA Lead Lawyer that will work with the local SSA teams and the HQ legal team, managing the day-to-day implications of the business.
THE JOURNEY
- Report to the Africa Head of Legal in all related functions
- Be the main responsible for SSA legal functions
- Elaborate, review and analyze all types of commercial agreements
- Provide legal advice and ensure compliance with the regulations applicable to Glovo’ s business (including privacy, labour, compliance, regulated products and others)
- Collaborate with external law firms
- Support in the analysis and implementation of strategies
- Support in the implementation of corporate governance policies, special projects and reportings functions
- Participate in due diligence, evaluate risks, elaborate corporate documentation
- Get your hands dirty – when there is a problem, you will find a way to fix it
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE RIDE
- At least 7 years of experience in the legal department of a company and/or a reputable law firm/big4, including at least 3 years within a company, with proven expertise in commercial law, consumer and antitrust law, and labor law
- Excellent English, Arabic and French. Other languages is a plus
- Ability to navigate across multiple geographies and cultures, and coordinate with all the areas within the organization
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- International profile, able to work in a flexible, collaborative and multidisciplinary environment
- High energy and creativity, an entrepreneurial spirit and the desire to work in a growing and changing environment
- Tech or industry experience as a plus
Individuals representing diverse profiles, and abilities, encompassing various genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds, are less likely to apply for this role if they do not possess solid experience in 100% of these areas. Even if it seems you don’t meet our musts don’t let it stop you, we are all about finding the best talent out there! Skills can be learned,