Director, Legal Counsel - Employment & Compliance, Africa

We are seeking an experienced Compliance & Employment Counsel to lead our compliance and employment practice across our Africa Operating Unit. This role offers an opportunity to leverage legal and regulatory expertise in a dynamic, international environment while contributing to Coca-Cola's mission to refresh the world and make a difference.

The Compliance & Employment Counsel will oversee a broad range of compliance, regulatory, and employment law matters, including Government and Public Engagement, Code of Business Conduct, Trade and Sanctions Compliance, Human Rights, Employment and Labor Law, and Third-Party Risk Management.

The ideal candidate will function as both advisor and strategic partner-closely collaborating with regional and global teams, embedding compliance and labor law best practices into business operations, and influencing business strategy.

• Lead Regional Compliance: Oversee compliance across the Africa Operating Unit, integrating Coca-Cola's global compliance programs into business operations, including anti-corruption, trade, AML, sanctions, employment law, labor relations, human rights, whistleblowing, investigations, sustainability reporting and communications, and third-party due diligence.
• Employment Law & Workplace Compliance: Provide legal advice and strategic guidance on regional labor and employment laws, workplace investigations, terminations, disciplinary actions, litigation/disputes and policy development. Monitor legislative changes impacting employment relationships in Africa and coordinate timely policy and practice updates.
• Drive Global Collaboration: Serve as a liaison between global subject matter experts and Africa teams, adapting compliance and employment law initiatives to local realities and business objectives.
• Identify and Mitigate Risks: Proactively assess and mitigate risks in areas such as employment law, regulatory compliance, government and public engagement, human rights, labor and employment practices, third-party risk management, sustainability reporting and communications.
• Act as Strategic Business Partner: Integrate compliance and employment law considerations into decision-making, ensuring alignment with ethical and legal requirements.
• Relationship Development: Build partnerships with leaders across the business, HR, and legal functions to understand priorities, stay ahead of challenges, and maintain a proactive compliance posture.
• Engage in Cross-Functionally: Work collaboratively to ensure compliance and employment standards are embedded seamlessly into core business strategies.
• Manage Projects: Own global and regional projects and perform other duties, as assigned.

• Education: Juris Doctor (JD) or international equivalent preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 8+ years' legal experience, including managing compliance, labor, and employment law risk within complex multinational environments.
• Skills: Exceptional communication, drafting, cross-functional collaboration, and influencing capabilities. Able to translate complex labor and compliance laws into business-friendly guidance.
• Languages: Fluency in English required.
• Working Style: Comfortable working autonomously, managing multiple priorities, and making informed decisions across diverse regulatory contexts.

• Purpose Driven: Empowerment through a purpose-driven approach that emphasizes protecting communities and delivering safe, quality products.
• Agility: Encourage innovation and new solutions to complex problems by removing barriers.
• Global Connections: Opportunities to develop and maintain global networks that facilitate learning and speed in execution.

Skills: Labor Law Compliance; Ethics; Compliance; Influencing; Employee Compliance