Legal Counsel (Zambia) at Yango

This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Learn More We have started building our professional LinkedIn page. Follow 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. • 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 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