Senior Legal Counsel

WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE 

• Provide primary legal support on programs, projects and other transactions related to the Foundation’s Africa country programs in the designated countries.

• Participate in various projects providing legal support to the Foundation in the specified country.

• Proactively identify, analyze, and respond to legislative developments that affect the Foundation in Uganda.

• Provide support in policy discussions and negotiations with officials, both internally and externally, by developing relationships with members of the legal profession and lawyers working in external law firms and/or partner agencies in the specified countries.

• Collaborate with other senior legal counsels overseeing other countries & other sub-functions, Legal and Compliance team members, in providing support to country and program teams in review of funding proposals and new program areas.

• Ensure contracts are in line with the Foundation policies, procedures and strategic objectives.

• Champion a values-based compliance culture as our organization evolves

• Collaborate with Legal and Compliance Team to maintain and upgrade legal documentation.

• Support the continuous improvement of legal processes and procedures.

• Partner with the country director as the primary legal business partner on all matters pertaining to the country programmes’ operations.

• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

WHO YOU ARE

• Degree in law (LLB) from a recognized university.

• Relevant professional qualification.

• High-standing member of their home country bar association.

• Minimum of ten (10) years’ relevant experience in a similar organization with three (3) years at the supervisory level.

• Experience working in a reputable firm or in-house position with a demonstrated record of success in the given area.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in corporate, commercial, and key legal and regulatory considerations relevant to Africa.

• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to articulate information to a variety of constituents across cultures.

• Demonstrate a commitment to Mastercard Foundation’s values and vision.