Chief Legal Officer

The Chief Legal Officer (CLO) is responsible for leading and overseeing the entire legal function across the Group and its subsidiaries. The role ensures full legal compliance, manages high-stakes litigation, mitigates corporate risk, and provides strategic legal guidance to executive leadership and the Board.

The CLO plays a critical role in protecting the Group's interests, particularly within real estate development, construction, investment, and related sectors.

Job Responsibilities

• Legal Strategy & Governance
• Develop and implement the Group's legal strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Serve as chief legal advisor to the CEO and Board of Directors.
• Oversee corporate governance framework across all subsidiaries.
• Ensure compliance with Egyptian laws and relevant regulatory bodies.
• Litigation & Dispute Management (Core Requirement)
• Lead and manage all litigation cases (civil, commercial, real estate, labor, and criminal matters where applicable).
• Develop litigation strategies and oversee external law firms.
• Handle high-value disputes related to real estate, construction claims, and contractual breaches.
• Manage arbitration cases and settlement negotiations.
• Provide legal risk assessment and recommend preventive actions.
• Real Estate & Development Legal Oversight
• Lead all legal matters related to real estate development, land acquisition, joint ventures, and project structuring.
• Review and structure sales contracts, development agreements, contractors' agreements, and FIDIC-based contracts.
• Oversee legal aspects of land registration, zoning, permits, and regulatory approvals.
• Support investment structuring and real estate transactions.
• Corporate & Commercial Affairs
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial contracts.
• Oversee mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and joint ventures.
• Supervise legal due diligence processes.
• Ensure subsidiaries operate within legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Risk Management & Compliance
• Identify legal risks across business operations and implement mitigation plans.
• Establish compliance programs and internal policies.
• Supervise internal investigations and legal audits.
• Leadership & Department Management
• Lead and develop the Group Legal Department.
• Manage relationships with external legal advisors and consultants.
• Set legal KPIs and performance standards.
• Control legal budget and optimize external counsel costs.
  
  

Relationships With Other Parties

Internal Stakeholders

• Act as primary legal advisor to the CEO, Board of Directors, and executive management.
• Collaborate with Finance, HR, Operations, Development, and Commercial teams.
• Guide subsidiary leadership on compliance, contracts, and risk management.
• Ensure alignment between legal strategy and business objectives across the Group.
  
  

External Stakeholders

• Manage relationships with external law firms, legal consultants, and advisors.
• Liaise with governmental authorities, regulatory bodies, and licensing agencies.
• Represent the Group in negotiations, arbitration hearings, and official legal proceedings.
• Maintain professional networks in legal and real estate sectors to support business growth.
  
  

Requirements

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) - Mandatory
• Master's Degree in Law or relevant postgraduate studies - Preferred
• Licensed to practice law in Egypt
  
  

Experience

• 15+ years of progressive legal experience
• Minimum 7-10 years in a senior legal leadership role
• Strong background in real estate development and construction law
• Proven experience managing complex litigation and arbitration cases
• Experience within group structures or multi-subsidiary organizations is highly preferred
  
  

Technical Skills

• Advanced knowledge of Egyptian corporate, commercial, real estate, and labor laws
• Strong litigation and arbitration management expertise
• Executive-level contract drafting and negotiation skills
• Risk assessment and compliance framework development
• Familiarity with FIDIC contracts and real estate regulatory procedures