Lead Lawyer SSA
Location | Kampala, Uganda |
Date Posted | October 14, 2025 |
Category | Legal Management |
Job Type | Full-time |
Currency | UGX |
Description

YOUR MISSION
We are looking for an hands-on SSA Lead Lawyer that will work with the local SSA teams and the HQ legal team, managing the day-to-day implications of the business.
THE JOURNEY
- Report to the Africa Head of Legal in all related functions
- Be the main responsible for SSA legal functions
- Elaborate, review and analyze all types of commercial agreements
- Provide legal advice and ensure compliance with the regulations applicable to Glovo’ s business (including privacy, labour, compliance, regulated products and others)
- Collaborate with external law firms
- Support in the analysis and implementation of strategies
- Support in the implementation of corporate governance policies, special projects and reportings functions
- Participate in due diligence, evaluate risks, elaborate corporate documentation
- Get your hands dirty – when there is a problem, you will find a way to fix it
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE RIDE
- At least 7 years of experience in the legal department of a company and/or a reputable law firm/big4, including at least 3 years within a company, with proven expertise in commercial law, consumer and antitrust law, and labor law
- Excellent English, Arabic and French. Other languages is a plus
- Ability to navigate across multiple geographies and cultures, and coordinate with all the areas within the organization
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- International profile, able to work in a flexible, collaborative and multidisciplinary environment
- High energy and creativity, an entrepreneurial spirit and the desire to work in a growing and changing environment
- Tech or industry experience as a plus
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