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ONE is an international campaigning and advocacy organization of more than 7 million people taking action to end extreme poverty and preventable disease, particularly in Africa... because the facts show extreme poverty has already been cut by 60% and can be virtually eliminated by 2030, but only if we act with urgency now. Cofounded by Bono, we raise publ...
About The Opportunity
The Legal Counsel is responsible for legal work across all the teams and ONE locations in Africa providing support for the full organisation and giving cross-functional, technical, and practical legal advice.
We're looking for a generalist who has strong knowledge of legal pluralism in Africa as well as specific experience with Nigerian, Senegalese and/or South African law, legal practices and normalities. The successful candidate will be resourceful and know how to find information and legal partners when needed.
This is a newly created position reporting directly to ONE's General Counsel. This position can be based in Abuja, Dakar or Johannesburg.
IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL
General
Compliance
Contracts
Risk Management
Governance
What You Bring To One
Technical Skills & Experience
Competencies
Language Skills
Fluency in English required. Fluency in French is highly desired.
TRAVEL
Travel up to 10% international and/or domestic
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Remote work environment at the time of hire. Flexible working options available in the future. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
If you are ready to join the fight against extreme poverty and preventable disease, please submit a resume and cover letter to this opening at ONE jobs!
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants. When an applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to compete for a job, they may request it orally or in writing (please email recruiting@one.org). ONE will process requests for reasonable accommodation and will provide reasonable accommodations where appropriate, in a prompt and efficient manner.
We understand that a diversity of strengths, experiences, and backgrounds makes our team stronger. If this position interests you, we encourage you to apply and tell us why you are a great candidate for the role. ONE does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. To learn more about our diversity and inclusion work and priorities, visit https://www.one.org/us/about/diversity/.
Due to the number of inquiries that ONE receives, we thank all candidates for their interest yet only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
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