Legal Manager - North Africa

The incumbent has the overall responsibility for managing legal and compliance matters in Egypt, North Africa, Spain, and Iraq, providing quality legal services in a diverse field of legal practice across a number of complex jurisdictions. the incumbent will ensure the business is being conducted in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations as well with relevant company policies. This includes contract development, negotiation and management, counseling and advising the country/BU on consumer, competition, labour and other commercial matters, conducting litigation, leading critical initiatives and projects relating the countries within the Area and continually improving the services that he/she and his/her direct reports can provide to the country organizations, the Business Units and the Company overall. The position is in charge of all corporate and company law related activities including the management of statutory and administrative work

legal :

Manage and advise on all legal issues within the markets, including unfair competition law, anti-trust law, corporate law, labor law, administrative law, food law, labeling, trademark, copyright and advertising or promotional matters and activities; Court arbitration proceedings; contracts; plant, production and environmental issues; anti- bribery matters; and sanctions issues.

Contracts Management:

Develop and review contracts and other legal documents such as joint venture, agency, distribution, sales, lease, purchase, procurement, logistics and new media agreements. Lead and/or support negotiations of all types of agreements. Support simplification of contract processes.

Keep him/herself abreast of all Commercial/Corporate Laws of the countries under coverage.

Educate and communicate legislative and other key legal changes affecting the business, with a view to mitigating threats and creating opportunities and conduct trainings in relevant areas of law.

strategy :

Effectively participate and contribute in considering and accomplishing the Legal Department's objectives in realizing the company’s strategic business targets. Establish open and professional relationships between the Legal Department and the functional heads based upon strong delivery, full participation in the wider business agenda.

Work Experience :

10+ Years of Experience in legal firm or in house