EG - Head of Legal - Jumia (Full Time)
Jumia(9 days ago)
About this role
Senior in-house counsel role at Jumia providing legal leadership for the company’s operations in the country, with a focus on e-commerce, payments and digital services. The position supports compliance and group legal strategy while representing Jumia’s legal interests with internal stakeholders and external partners.
Required Skills
- Contract Drafting
- Contract Negotiation
- Data Privacy
- Consumer Protection
- Corporate Governance
- Company Secretarial
- Dispute Resolution
- Litigation Management
- Team Leadership
- External Counsel
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Qualifications
- Qualified Lawyer
- 8+ Years Post-Qualification Experience
About Jumia
jumia.comJumia is a leading pan‑African e‑commerce platform connecting consumers and merchants across multiple African countries through an online marketplace for electronics, fashion, home goods, groceries and more. It pairs marketplace listings with logistics and last‑mile delivery services plus a fintech arm (JumiaPay) to handle payments and merchant financial services. Jumia also operates verticals like food delivery and classifieds and provides seller tools, promotions, and localized customer support. Shoppers and businesses choose Jumia for its broad selection, integrated payments, and region‑specific fulfillment infrastructure.