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Algihaz Holding

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 Job Purpose
 
 
 
 To provide strategic and operational legal support to the holding group and its subsidiaries on corporate, commercial, and transactional matters. The Senior Legal Counsel ensures legal compliance, risk mitigation, and governance, while supporting complex deals, corporate structuring, and regulatory approvals in line with Saudi law and corporate governance standards.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 1. Corporate &amp; Governance
 
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 Advise on company structure, corporate governance, and compliance with Saudi Companies Law and other applicable regulations.
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 Draft, review, and approve board and shareholder resolutions, powers of attorney, and corporate filings.
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 Support corporate secretarial matters, including compliance with internal policies and regulatory authorities.
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 2. Transactional &amp; Commercial
 
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 Lead and advise on M&amp;A, joint ventures, investment agreements, restructuring, and capital transactions.
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 Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial contracts (MOUs, Term Sheets, NDAs, SPAs, SHAs, Discloser Letters, EPC contracts, tender/procurement/supply agreement, SLAs, distribution agreement, software licensing).
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 Manage deal due diligence, risk assessment, and legal documentation.
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 3. Risk Management
 
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 Identify and mitigate legal and regulatory risks for the group.
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 Advise on potential liabilities and risk exposure in contracts, transactions, and corporate decisions.
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 Recommend practical risk management strategies and internal controls.
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 5. Coordination &amp; Leadership
 
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 Liaise with internal departments, subsidiaries, and external counsel.
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 Supervise and mentor junior and mid-level legal staff.
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 Act as the primary legal point of contact for complex projects and high-value transactions.
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 6. Dispute Resolution &amp; Litigation Support from time to time
 
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 Advise on dispute resolution, arbitration, and litigation strategy.
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 Coordinate with external counsel for ongoing or potential disputes.
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 Review and manage settlement agreements and dispute outcomes.
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 Qualifications &amp; Experience
 
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 Law degree (LLB or equivalent); additional qualifications (LLM, DEA, or specialized certification) preferred.
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 6-7+ years of experience in corporate/transactional law, ideally with interanion law firms or in-house experience in a holding group or large corporation.
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 Familiarity with KSA or GCC regulatory system is preferred.
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 familiarity with French/common law is desirable.
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 Proven experience in negotiating complex contracts and managing corporate transactions.
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 Skills &amp; Competencies
 
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 Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
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 Strong business acumen and strategic thinking.
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 Ability to manage multiple priorities and provide timely, practical advice.
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 Leadership and mentoring capabilities for junior lawyers and legal staff.
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 Fluent in Arabic and English (spoken and written).
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 Strong judgment and ability to work with senior management and board members
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Senior Legal Counsel

Jamjoom Pharma

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 Jamjoom Pharma is seeking a seasoned legal leader to oversee our legal affairs across international markets. Reporting directly to the Group Legal Director in KSA, you will spearhead legal strategy, corporate governance, and risk management across our international operations&mdash;ensuring legal excellence and business alignment in fast-evolving environments.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Provide strategic legal counsel across multiple jurisdictions, supporting commercial, regulatory, IP, and employment matters
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 Participate in strategic planning forums across countries and clusters, aligning legal input with core business objectives
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 Lead contract lifecycle management and intellectual property oversight including trademarks portfolio
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 Ensure robust governance across subsidiaries, including board resolutions, filings, and policy implementation
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 Advise on legal compliance, risk mitigation, and emerging regulatory matters including cybersecurity and data protection
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 Collaborate with internal stakeholders and manage external counsel for litigation and specialized matters
 
 
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 Qualifications Required
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in law
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 Minimum 10 years as in-house counsel
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 Fluent in Arabic and English (written and verbal)
 
 
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 Preferred Qualifications
 
 
 
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 LLM or equivalent postgraduate legal degree
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 Licensed to practice law in a Middle Eastern jurisdiction
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 Experience within the pharmaceutical or similar regulatory industry
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 Proficiency in French
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 Deep expertise in commercial, contract, and corporate law
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 Strong business acumen and ability to offer commercially sound legal solutions
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Senior Legal Manager

Egypt Education Platform

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 Egypt Education Platform is seeking an experienced
 
 Corporate Lawyer
 
 to join our legal team. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive legal support to our organization, focusing on corporate governance, compliance, and contractual matters within the education sector.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
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 Draft, review, and negotiate legal documents, contracts, and agreements related to corporate operations
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 Provide legal advice and guidance on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management
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 Assist in the management of corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships
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 Monitor changes in laws and regulations affecting the education sector and advise on necessary adjustments
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 Represent the organization in legal proceedings as necessary and work closely with external legal counsel
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 Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions on various corporate matters
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 Educate staff on legal policies, procedures, and best practices relevant to corporate governance and compliance
 
 
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 Requirements
 
 
 
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 Law degree from an accredited institution; Master's degree in Corporate or Commercial Law is a plus
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 Minimum of 3 years of experience as a corporate lawyer, preferably within the education or nonprofit sectors
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 Strong knowledge of corporate law, regulatory requirements, and compliance issues relevant to the industry
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 Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
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 Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and work under tight deadlines
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 A strong attention to detail and a high level of professionalism
 
 
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 Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing relevant experience and qualifications.
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Corporate Lawyer

Axis

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 Role Overview
 
 
 
 Axis is seeking a Corporate Lawyer with 3&ndash;5 years of experience to manage corporate and commercial legal matters and support the company&rsquo;s strategic growth. The ideal candidate must have prior experience working at a reputable law firm and preferably experience advising startups or high-growth companies.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts including service agreements, vendor contracts, NDAs, partnership agreements, and other business arrangements.
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 Provide legal advice on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
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 Support corporate structuring, shareholder agreements, and board documentation.
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 Assist in fundraising transactions, investor documentation, and due diligence processes.
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 Identify and mitigate legal risks across business operations.
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 Develop and maintain internal legal policies and compliance procedures.
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 Coordinate with external counsel when necessary.
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 Support M&amp;A transactions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships as required.
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 Advise internal teams on employment and operational legal matters.
 
 
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 Qualifications &amp; Requirements
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Law (LLB); Master&rsquo;s degree is a plus.
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 3&ndash;5 years of relevant experience in corporate/commercial law.
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 Mandatory prior experience working at a reputable law firm.
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 Strong experience in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.
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 Solid understanding of corporate governance and regulatory compliance.
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 Preferred: Experience working with or advising startups and high-growth companies.
 
 
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 Perks of Working @ Axis
 
 
 
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 Medical Insurance for you and your family
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 Life Insurance
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 Gym subscription
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 Flexible paid time off (PTO)
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 Competitive leave policy including extended maternity and paternity leave
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AVEVA

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 AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life &ndash; such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals and minerals &ndash; safely, efficiently and more sustainably.
 
 
 
 
 We&rsquo;re the first software business in the world to have our sustainability targets validated by the SBTi, and we&rsquo;ve been recognized for the transparency and ambition of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We&rsquo;ve also recently been named as one of the world&rsquo;s most innovative companies.
 
 
 
 
 If you&rsquo;re a curious and collaborative person who wants to make a big impact through technology, then we want to hear from you! Find out more at AVEVA Careers.
 
 
 
 
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 Job Title:
 
 Legal Counsel
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 Cairo, Egypt
 
 
 
 Employment Type:
 
 Full time
 
 
 
 The job
 
 
 
 The Legal Counsel will primarily be responsible for reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a range of commercial contracts to support AVEVA&rsquo;s business largely in an assigned territory, as well as providing professional and timely advice to various internal stakeholders such as sales, procurement, operations, finance and HR.
 
 
 Reporting to VP Legal Sales EMEA or one of its senior direct reports, and working with an experienced and well-established legal team in EMEA, the Legal Counsel will be a trusted advisor who is customer service oriented, has an eagerness to tackle a wide range of legal and business issues and the ability to balance legal risks with business objectives and successfully get deals closed in a timely manner and, all with a positive attitude. The Legal Counsel will also provide counsel regarding compliance with applicable laws, regulations and company policies.
 
 
 This is a hybrid working role based out of the AVEVA office in Cairo, Egypt. There will be some opportunities to travel in the region on an as-required basis for projects and customer-facing negotiations.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Be an integral part of the continued growth of AVEVA&rsquo;s commercial deal pursuits as well as general legal issues that arise in the EMEA region (with a primary focus on Middle East, Africa and Central Asia) by providing pragmatic legal advice
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 Advise, review, draft, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts with public sector and private customers, partners and suppliers as necessary, including but not limited to software services agreements, maintenance agreements, consultancy agreements, global contractual framework agreements, procurement, subcontractor, and strategic alliance agreements, as well as other in-bound commercial agreements, always operating within an agreed approval matrix and legal policy framework
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 Establish good working relationships throughout the Legal department and across all relevant business units
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 Maintain current knowledge of, and support compliance with, applicable laws and regulations as well as group legal policies
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 Assist in reviewing and assessing current processes, practices and structures for efficient legal compliance, and lead or support projects and initiatives to improve and/or streamline legal processes and documentation
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 Manage and coordinate with internal subject matter experts, external counsel, and relevant authorities as needed
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 Prepare contract summaries, legal trackers, and dispute resolution trackers to aid in the management decision-making process
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 Assist in developing, maintaining and updating legal systems and records
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 Assist several sub-functions within the Legal department on corporate, regulatory and other legal matters at a local level, such as M&amp;A activities, corporate housekeeping, employment, facilities, trade compliance and litigation related matters, as required
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 Lead or assist with various projects and tasks as may be assigned
 
 
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 Essential Requirements
 
 
 
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 Authorised and licensed to practice law in Egypt
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 At least 4 years&rsquo; PQE in a reputable commercial law firm or in-house environment, preferably with relevant experience in software licensing
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 Pays strong attention to detail and possesses excellent contract negotiation and drafting skills
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 Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, motivated self-starter
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 Ability to prioritize in a fast-moving environment
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 Fluent in English (written and verbal)
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 Understanding of general contractual standards, contract risks and the potential legal and financial consequences associated with them
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 Warm and personable with excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with diverse, cross functional teams
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 Worked proactively and closely with business stakeholders to identify and analyse critical commercial and legal issues
 
 
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 Desired Skills
 
 
 
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 Proficiency in other languages including Turkish or French would be a plus
 
 
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 Legal at AVEVA
 
 
 
 Our global team of lawyers, compliance experts and contract managers play a central role in protecting AVEVA&rsquo;s interests and ensuring the company operates with the highest levels of integrity.
 
 
 We provide guidance on regulatory compliance, risk management, contracts, and legal frameworks &ndash; all at the fascinating and fast-moving intersection of technology and the industrial sector. If you&rsquo;re flexible and enjoy tackling complex challenges, you&rsquo;ll be right at home in the AVEVA Legal team.
 
 
 Find out more: https://www.aveva.com/en/about/careers/
 
 
 
 AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check. Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.
 
 
 
 
 AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business.
 
 
 Come and join AVEVA to create the transformative technology that enables our customers to engineer a better world.
 
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Legal Counsel

Deloitte

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 About Deloitte:
 
 When you work for us, you commit to a career at one of the largest and most prestigious professional services firms in the world. We have received numerous awards over the last few years, including Best Employer in the Middle East, and Best Consulting Firm, and the Middle East Training &amp; Development Excellence Award.
 
 
 
 Our Purpose
 
 
 
 Deloitte makes an impact that matters. Every day we challenge ourselves to do what matters most&mdash;for clients, for our people, and for society. We serve clients distinctively, bringing innovative insights, solving complex challenges and unlocking sustainable growth. We inspire our talented professionals to deliver outstanding value to clients, providing an exceptional career experience and an inclusive and collaborative culture. We contribute to society, building confidence and trust in the markets, upholding the integrity of organizations and supporting our communities.
 
 
 Our shared values guide the way we behave to make a positive, enduring impact:
 
 
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 Lead the way
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 Serve with integrity
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 Take care of each other
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 Foster inclusion
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 Collaborate for measurable impact
 
 
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 The Legal Counsel &ndash; Experience Associate will serve as a specialist in corporate affairs lawyer within the Office of the General Counsel, supporting Deloitte Middle East&rsquo;s internal legal, governance, and entity management requirements.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Corporate Affairs (Primary Focus)
 
 
 
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 Lead and manage entity-related legal matters including:
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 Company formation, internal restructurings, liquidations, and reorganizations.
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 Entity structuring and restructuring matters, including changes to ownership, partners, directors, managers and authorized signatories.
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 Ongoing entities lifecycle activities.
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 Prepare, review and maintain corporate and governance documentation, including:
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 Draft, review, and manage board, partner, and management resolutions (written, circular and ad hoc).
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 Power of Attorney, authorized signatory mandates and delegations of authority.
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 Corporate approvals required for banking, regulatory and operational purposes.
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 Review and implement amendments to constitutional documents, including:
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 MoAs, AoAs, Bylaws, Partnership Agreements, and internal governance documents.
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 Updates arising from change in law, regulatory requirements or entity restructuring.
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 Coordination of execution, notarization and filing of amended constitutional documents with the respective authority.
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 Statutory and Regulatory Corporate Filings:
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 Ensure ongoing corporate compliance with statutory, regulatory, and internal governance requirements across multiple jurisdictions in the Middle East.
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 Oversee entity records, filings, and corporate databases, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and audit readiness.
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 Coordinate closely with Risk, Compliance, Partner Affairs, and Leadership on firm-wide governance matters.
 
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 Regulatory, Licensing &amp; Compliance
 
 
 
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 Monitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting corporate structures and professional services firms in the region.
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 Ensure adherence to Deloitte Middle East governance frameworks, global policies, and compliance standards.
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 Support internal reviews, regulatory inquiries, and corporate audits.
 
 
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 Contracting &amp; Leasing (Supporting Capability)
 
 
 
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 Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, including service agreements, NDAs, supplier agreements, and internal firm arrangements.
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 Provide legal support on leasing matters (office Lease Agreements, amendments, renewals, and terminations).
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 Identify contractual risks and ensure alignment with corporate governance, compliance, and risk management requirements.
 
 
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 General Legal Support
 
 
 
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 Operate primarily as a corporate affairs and governance lawyer, while providing generalist support on firm internal matters when required, in line with business needs and team priorities.
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 Contribute to the development of standard templates, corporate playbooks, and governance frameworks.
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 Support firm-wide legal initiatives aimed at strengthening operational efficiency, risk control, and regulatory compliance.
 
 
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 Leadership Capabilities
 
 
 
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 Builds own understanding of our purpose and values; explores opportunities for impact.
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 Demonstrates strong commitment to personal learning and development; acts as a brand ambassador to help attract top talent.
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 Understands expectations and demonstrates personal accountability for keeping performance on track.
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 Actively focuses on developing effective communication and relationship-building skills.
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 Understands how their daily work contributes to the priorities of the team and the business.
 
 
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Law degree (LLB or equivalent) from a recognized university.
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 Minimum 3 years of post-qualification experience with a strong focus on corporate affairs, company secretarial, and governance matters, ideally in a corporate environment, a law firm, a professional services firm, or in-house legal team.
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 Proven experience in:
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 Corporate affairs, governance and entity lifecycle management
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 Company setup, restructuring, and liquidation
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 Regulatory licensing and statutory filings
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 Drafting resolutions, powers of attorney, and corporate documentation
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 Commercial contracts and leasing
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 Experience in a multi-jurisdictional or Middle East regulatory environment is highly desirable.
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 Deep knowledge of corporate law, governance, and regulatory compliance.
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 Strong drafting and document management capabilities.
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 Excellent organizational skills with high attention to detail.
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 Ability to manage multiple corporate matters across jurisdictions.
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 Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
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 Professional judgment, discretion, and commitment to confidentiality and ethics.
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 Pragmatic, solution-driven approach within a fast-paced professional services environment.
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 Fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken) is mandatory.
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Legal Counsel – Experienced Associate (Corporate Affairs) | Jordan/Lebanon/Egypt

TAQA Water

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 About The Job Junior Legal Associate
 
 
 
 
 Position: Junior Legal Associate &ndash;
 
 
 For Regional Companies- Corporate Governance
 
 
 
 
 Level:
 
 
 2&ndash;3 years experience
 
 
 
 
 Role Overview
 
 
 
 The Junior Legal Associate &ndash; Corporate Governance will support the legal and compliance team in ensuring the company's adherence to corporate laws, regulatory requirements, and internal governance policies. The role involves assisting with board processes, statutory filings, and corporate compliance matters inside and Outside Egypt.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Assist in ensuring compliance with corporate governance laws, regulations, and best practices
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 Support preparation and maintenance of statutory records, registers, and corporate filings
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 Assist in drafting board resolutions, meeting minutes, agendas, and corporate policies
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 Coordinate logistics and documentation for Board, Committee, and Shareholder meetings
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 Conduct legal research on company law, SEBI regulations, listing obligations, and governance standards
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 Assist with secretarial compliance, annual filings, and disclosures
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 Support due diligence exercises, audits, and regulatory inspections
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 Draft and review contracts and agreements.
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 Liaise with internal departments, external counsel, and regulatory authorities under supervision
 
 
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 Required Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Bachelors degree in Law (LLB / JD or equivalent)
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 Knowledge of corporate laws, company law, and governance frameworks
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 Experience on the drafting contracts and agreements in English and Arabic overseas
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Junior Legal Associate

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