General Counsel

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.