Corporate Affairs Manager

Job Description

The Corporate Affairs Manager serves as a strategic legal advisor across Giza Systems functions, providing expert counsel on corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory matters. This role supports key initiatives such as M&A transactions, risk management, and corporate strategy, while ensuring adherence to governance frameworks and legal obligations.

Responsibilities include overseeing board and committee processes, preparing and maintaining critical documentation, and collaborating with stakeholders to mitigate legal risks through robust controls and procedures.

Acting as a trusted partner to executive management, the Corporate Affairs Manager delivers actionable insights and guidance to safeguard the organisation’s interests and enable informed decision-making.

Legal Advisory & Risk Management

• Provide legal advice, guidance, and recommendations across GS functions based on thorough research and analysis.
• Support corporate strategy & planning with legal counsel on potential M&A transactions.
• Advise the Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) team on applicable laws, regulations, and compliance obligations.
• Monitor business operations to identify legal risks and collaborate on mitigation strategies, including controls, insurance, and documentation.
• Respond to executive management enquiries on strategic legal matters, offering insights and risk assessments.

Corporate Governance & Compliance

• Oversee and manage all legal processes related to corporate governance and compliance.
• Ensure adherence to governance frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and review agendas, resolutions, and minutes for Board, OGA, and EOGA meetings.
• Coordinate logistics and documentation for board and committee meetings.
• Manage archiving of all related documentation in coordination with the Contracts team, ensuring proper accessibility.

Personal Skills

• Strong Communication & Negotiation
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Technical Skills

• Bachelor of Law with experience from 12 to 15 years
• Corporate Law & Governance
• Regulatory Compliance & GRC Advisory
• Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Legal Support
• Legal Risk Assessment & Mitigation
• Executive-Level Legal Counsel
• Cross-Functional Collaboration (Strategy, GRC, Operations)
• Business Risk Analysis & Operational Controls