Litigation Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all litigation cases involving the company, including:
• Real estate disputes (ownership, registration, possession, eviction)
• Contractor and construction disputes
• Buyer and investor claims
• Commercial and contractual disputes
• Develop case strategies and supervise their execution from filing through final judgment and enforcement.
• Represent the company before Egyptian courts with all its degrees & stages (economic, civil, administrative, etc.) where applicable.
• Review and draft pleadings, appeals, and legal submissions, etc.
• Monitor court proceedings, deadlines, and procedural compliance.
• Appoint, manage, and evaluate external law firms and litigation counsel.
• Review legal opinions and ensure alignment with company strategy.
• Control and optimize litigation budgets and legal expenses.
• Lead negotiations for settlement of disputes to minimize financial and operational impact.
• Advise management on risk exposure and settlement options.
• Handle arbitration cases and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms where applicable.
• Oversee execution of court judgments, including debt recovery and enforcement actions.
• Coordinate with enforcement authorities and bailiffs.
• Manage legal actions related to bounced cheques, payment defaults, and installment disputes.
• Analyze litigation trends and recurring disputes to identify root causes.
• Provide recommendations to internal departments (sales, development, contracts) to reduce future disputes.
• Review contracts and policies from a disputes perspective.
• Handle disputes with governmental authorities (e.g., licensing, land allocation, zoning).
• Represent the company before administrative courts and regulatory bodies.
• Prepare periodic litigation reports for senior management, including:
• Case status updates
• Financial exposure and provisions
• Success rates and risk assessments
• Maintain proper documentation and litigation tracking systems.
• Lead and mentor in-house litigation lawyers (if applicable).
• Ensure high standards of legal practice and professional development within the team.

Qualifications:

• Education: LL.B. from an Egyptian university; LL.M. or relevant postgraduate studies preferred.
• Bar Admission: Must be registered as an Appeal or Cassation Lawyer with the Egyptian Bar Association.
• Experience: 12–15+ years of legal experience, with a heavy focus on Real Estate, Construction, and Commercial litigation in Egypt.
• Court Expertise: Proven track record before Economic, Civil, and Administrative (State Council) courts.
• Technical Skills: Expert drafting of pleadings/appeals in formal Arabic.
• Languages: Native-level Arabic (legal technicality).