Senior Counsel at Inuka Partners

Responsibilities:

• Lead legal negotiations with private investors and DFIs (including IFC and World Bank)
• Support launch of Burundi’s first private electricity distribution utility, ensuring alignment with global best practices
• Oversee legal frameworks for HR, business integrity, and employment matters
• Advise on government and stakeholder engagement strategies
• Manage local legal, tax, and advisory relationships and oversee external counsel
• Lead the firm’s regulatory and funder compliance efforts
• Mitigate legal, commercial, and reputational risks in procurement
• Negotiate and oversee construction and infrastructure contracts
• Handle day-to-day legal matters: contracts, real estate, imports, tax, insurance, and employee benefits

Qualifications:

• Licensed attorney (U.S., U.K., France, Burundi) with 10+ years of experience
• Direct exposure to IFC and World Bank processes
• Strong project finance background in energy or infrastructure
• Prior in-house legal experience in Africa, preferably with a multinational
• Knowledge of civil and common law systems
• Skilled in working with cross-functional teams (engineering, finance, E&S)
• Full professional fluency in English and French