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Seniority (Legal)
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Village Enterprise
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Description
Qualifications and Experience.
Required
- Law degree (JD, LLB, or equivalent) and active membership in good standing with a recognized bar.
- Minimum 10–15 years of legal experience, including at least 5 years in a senior or general counsel role.
- Demonstrated experience working with international NGOs, multilaterals, or donor‑funded organisations.
- Strong background in contract law, compliance, governance, and regulatory matters across multiple jurisdictions.
- Experience managing legal issues in Africa, US and/or other emerging markets.
- Proven ability to build and lead a legal function.
- Exceptional judgement, integrity, and ability to navigate complex, high‑risk issues.
Preferred
- Experience with FCDO, World Bank, or other major donor frameworks.
- Familiarity with impact measurement, research ethics, and data protection regimes.
- Experience with innovative financing structures (e.g., DIBs, RBF).
- Prior work with social enterprises or organisations operating at the intersection of development and entrepreneurship.
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