Job Title: Lead Lawyer SSA – Uganda
Organisation: Glovo
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
Glovo is a Barcelona-based startup and the fastest-growing delivery player in Europe, Africa, and Western Asia. With food at the core of the business, Glovo delivers any product within your city at any time of day.
Job Summary: 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.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- 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
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- 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, and embracing diversity is invaluable.
How to Apply:
All candidates should apply online at the link below.
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: no experience required