Legal Counsel (Zambia)

Yango Group, a tech company transforming global innovations into digital urban services, is seeking a Legal Counsel in Zambia. This role is for candidates with fluent English, 5+ years of legal experience in commercial services, and experience in international expansion. Experience in international digital services is a strong plus. You will be responsible for • Legal support of Yango Group businesses in Zambia and a number of other countries in the region (including Namibia) • Partnering closely with the rest of the organization and structuring legal frameworks, drafting a variety of commercial agreements and documents relating to Yango Group’s business, and negotiating them with external partners and financial institutions • Advising the organization on service-related legal matters associated with its commercial operations • Identifying legal issues, analyzing legal risks, and developing and implementing solutions to achieve business objectives efficiently • Advising the organization on other legal matters (including marketing and related areas) • Acting as Corporate Secretary (Zambia), managing requests, drafting documents, and supporting GR-related projects with state and law enforcement authorities • Representing the company before government authorities, courts, and arbitration institutions • Engaging and managing external legal counsel as needed to ensure cost-effective representation You might be a fit if you have • A law degree • 5+ years of PQE supporting commercial online services (preferably in transportation, delivery, or related industries) and international expansion • Experience providing strategic guidance to a business, project management, and handling complex legal issues • Excellent command of English, both written and spoken, including professional legal and business language • Experience negotiating, drafting, and closing complex commercial transactions, and providing concise and practical legal advice • The ability to work in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment and act decisively • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize and multitask, and strong interpersonal skills as a team player • A punctual approach to work and the ability to meet deadlines • The ability to work independently and take responsibility • Readiness for occasional domestic and international travel It’d be a plus if you: • Have an LL.M. degree • Have experience working with public authorities (negotiations, filings, and other interactions) • Have a background in an international company with multiple offices You will be responsible forYou might be a fit if you have