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Kellanova

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 Purpose of the role
 
 
 
 The role supports corporate legal operations across Egypt and support MENAT region, with a focus on contract management, governance, regulatory compliance, and internal advisory. The successful candidate will report directly to the Head of Legal and act as a legal business partner to internal stakeholders.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 A Taste of What You&rsquo;ll be doing
 
 
 
 Corporate and Regional Support
 
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 Assist in reviewing corporate processes and documentation within Egypt
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 Support legal coordination and compliance efforts across the MENAT region
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 Contract Management and Documentation
 
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 Draft, review, and revise legal documents including but not limited to contracts, NDAs, service agreements, B2B/B2C agreements, and purchase orders
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 Collaborate with internal teams and external counsel to ensure contractual terms meet legal and business objectives
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 Maintain organized records of executed agreements and develop standardized templates
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 Governance and Compliance
 
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 Assist in implementing internal governance policies and monitor compliance
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 Conduct legal research and support risk assessments related to business decisions
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 Identify potential legal risks and escalate issues to the Head of Legal with recommended solutions
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 Legal Advisory and Communication
 
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 Provide clear explanations of legal terms and obligations to internal stakeholders
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 Provide legal opinion and consultations to internal stakeholders
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 Act as a liaison between the legal department and other business units
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 Prepare legal summaries and reports for senior legal review
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 Regulatory and Governmental Affairs
 
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 Support corporate matters including GAFI documentation and authentication processes
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 Liaise with governmental authorities regarding licensing and regulatory compliance
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 Ensure adherence to company HSE policies and contribute to legal compliance in risk assessments
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 Handle external law firms and corporate secretariat work and have the ability to draft bilingual OGMs, EGMs and BoDs
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Your Recipe for Success
 
 
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 Bachelor of Law (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) with a minimum grade of &ldquo;Good"
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 Master of Laws (LL.M) or equivalent postgraduate qualification is a plus
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 4 &ndash; 7 years of experience in corporate law within a reputable law firm or multinational organization
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 Admitted to the Egyptian Bar Association
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 Fluent in English and Arabic (written and spoken)
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 Strong knowledge of contract law, corporate governance, licensing, and regulatory frameworks
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 Familiarity with GAFI procedures and governmental dealings
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 Litigation experience is a plus
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 </ul>
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Corporate Legal Counsel

GE Vernova

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 Job Description Summary
 
 
 
 We are seeking an experienced and proactive Corporate Governance Specialist/Corporate Counsel with knowledge of managing legal entity structures in MENAT, (experience in other parts of Sub Saharan Africa would be an asset). The role will be part of a consolidated Legal Entity Governance team. The role will work closely with the GE Vernova business units primarily in MENAT, and other Sub-Saharan jurisdictions, where the need arises. The role will be co-located with the GE Vernova businesses in Cairo, Egypt.
 
 
 The role will own certain key legal processes like legal entity corporate governance, and other legal entity management solutions with the objective of improving the efficiency, quality and productivity of the Legal Entity Governance team. We are looking for customer-focused individuals who want to provide excellent service to our business partners in MENAT.
 
 
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 Entity Governance &amp; Support
 
 
 
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 Responsible for managing the day to day operational needs of all GE Vernova businesses in MENAT related to the entire life cycle of entities, including legal entity creation, management and maintenance, dissolution, and simplification
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 Receive requests and interact with Business General Counsels, Finance, Tax and other GE Vernova teams to ensure timely creation, maintenance, and dissolution of legal entities
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 Manage board and committee meeting logistics, attend and record minutes of all board and committee meetings; facilitate board communications
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 Advise Legal Entity boards on their roles and responsibilities; facilitate the orientation of new Directors
 
 
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 Documentation &amp; Compliance
 
 
 
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 Maintain key corporate documents and record them in centralized document storage
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 Maintain legal entity data in relevant internal entity management systems across GE Vernova
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 Ensure proper corporate disclosure and compliance with jurisdictional corporation laws, and enable proper reporting and compliance; support legal compliance tracking and reporting for MENAT entities
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 Assist in implementing global governance policies and procedures locally
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 Monitor corporate governance developments and assist in tailoring governance practices to meet the needs of each legal entity
 
 
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 Stakeholder co-ordination
 
 
 
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 Work closely with the Business Counsels and cross regional teams to implement different LEAN and legal governance process improvement projects and gain adoption across all GE Vernova Business units.
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 Liaise with external counsel, notaries, and government agencies.
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 Collaborate with finance, tax, and operations teams to ensure entity compliance.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Process Improvements
 
 
 
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 Identify and implement process improvements for entity management
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 Support digitalization and automation initiatives for governance workflows
 
 
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 Qualifications/Minimum Requirements
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree (Law or other legal diploma/tertiary qualifications)
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 Qualified attorney/paralegal/Company Secretary Certification/Degree or Diploma in MENAT or outside MENAT
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 Minimum 3-5 years of legal entity corporate governance experience in MENAT jurisdictions
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 Must be fluent in Arabic and English (proficiency in French would be an advantage)
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Desired Characteristics
 
 
 
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 Experience in legal entity corporate governance and company secretarial duties, legal form management, and other services related to providing legal functions to a large corporation.
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 Demonstrated ability collaborating with cross-functional teams
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 Demonstrated experience performing Legal Research, analyzing and recommending solutions on issues of legal entity governance
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 Good legal report writing skills
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 Strong understanding and application of current AI utilization for process transformation including technology platforms used by Legal Operations (e.g. BOX, Smartsheet WF, Diligent etc.)
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 Strong oral and written communications skills
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 Strong interpersonal skills
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 Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint and Word)
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 Strong ability to interview GE Vernova internal customers to assess needs
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 Strong ability to work within a global, diverse team environment
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 Experience working on legal technology/legal operations projects and other business process improvement projects (preference for candidates with practical experience on Kaizen improvement for large corporations)
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 Additional Information
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Relocation Assistance Provided:
 
 No
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Legal Entity Governance – Corporate Governance Specialist/Corporate Counsel

Kraft Heinz

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 Job Description
 
 
 
 We are seeking a skilled Legal Counsel to join our Africa &amp; Trading Markets Cluster (A&amp;T) team at The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC). As a key member of our legal team, you will report to the Head of Legal - Africa &amp; Trading Markets and play a vital role in shaping and implementing our legal strategy across the region.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Contract Management
 
 
 
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 Support on contract drafting, negotiation and review across a range of products, goods and services including inbound procurement and outbound supply services.
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 Support the implementation of an effective distribution contract portfolio management.
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 Provide a range of standard templates, processes, tools and trackers to standardize processes within the A&amp;T business and improve existing legal processes as required to enhance the transparency and turnover timelines.
 
 
 
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 Marketing and IP
 
 
 
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 Advise and support on advertising and marketing law matters, including competitive product claims, packaging materials, media copy and advertising materials clearance for KHC&rsquo;s range of products.
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 Review marketing materials content, data, claims, etc. (including artwork, POSM, TVC, digital, comms, etc.) and work closely with the Marketing and Regulatory departments to ensure a timely and risk-managed approach.
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 Review marketing campaigns, sales initiatives, sponsorship, promotional strategies, and permissions - where required.
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 Provide local legal support to the Global Brand Protection Team.
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 Assist in IP Enforcement and Anti-counterfeit matters.
 
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Company Secretarial
 
 
 
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 Support company secretarial matters and meetings (OGSMs, EGMs, Board of Directors&rsquo; meetings).
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 Ensure corporate secretarial compliance in the cluster, and mainly where KHC has a local presence
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 Support company secretarial liaison with global company secretary function.
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 Manage corporate certifications and registrations (e.g. licenses, permits, registrations, etc.)
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 Support in maintaining up-to-date records and publishing updates in timely manner across company systems (e.g. Diligent, Simple Legal, etc.)
 
 
 
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 Compliance
 
 
 
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 Assist (where applicable) in any internal compliance audits.
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 Advise and support data privacy-related compliance matters.
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 Support the legal trainings yearly agenda.
 
 
 
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 Dispute resolution
 
 
 
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 Advise and assist in any pre-litigation disputes and provide legal support in the resolutions of claims.
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 Manage timely and accurate litigation reporting.
 
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Bachelor Degree in Law.
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 5-8 years post qualification experience.
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 Fluent in Arabic and English.
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 Comfortable with change and able to adjust quickly to new situations or challenges.
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 Strong analytical skills and a solution-oriented mindset.
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 Awareness and appreciation of cultural differences, enabling effective collaboration with colleagues, partners, and clients from diverse backgrounds.
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 Research abilities and effective planning.
 
 
 
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 Location(s)
 
 
 El Tagamoa El Khames Commercial Office
 
 
 
 Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer &ndash; Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes
 
 
 .
 
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Legal Counsel - A&T

Citi

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 The Lead Counsel is an intermediate level position responsible for providing legal counsel and support to aligned countries/geographies of responsibility. The overall objective of this role is to provide legal support, advice, and guidance across a broad range of practice areas, with respect to the local laws and regulations of the country or countries for which the Country General Counsel Group Manager is responsible.
 
 
 This role is responsible for providing guidance, support, and legal advice on Citi's businesses and functions in Egypt. This role requires thorough understanding of the business needs and expectations, combined with a solid conceptual / practical grounding in the laws and regulations of the geographies in which we operate. Provides input into strategic decisions, exercising sound legal judgement to develop proactive, risk-appropriate, and commercially practical business-oriented solutions.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities:
 
 
 
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 In coordination with the Country Counsel team, provides legal advice and support to Country Business Management on legal, control function and regulatory matters associated with Citi&rsquo;s business activities and legal entities in the countries covered; ensures that Citi is appropriately addressing legal, regulatory, franchise and reputational risks in these countries
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 Supports strategic initiatives of the businesses and functions in countries covered by providing Citi Country Officers with guidance and interpretations of relevant laws, rules, regulations, and industry practices, and advising business management on legal matters impacting the business
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 Coordinates provision of internal and external legal support to Citi&rsquo;s local businesses in Egypt, working closely with the relevant Regional Product Counsel (or his or her designee) to ensure that Citi&rsquo;s legal needs are met in a cost-effective manner
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 Develops a broad understanding of Citi&rsquo;s businesses in the Egypt and of the major legal and regulatory risks facing those businesses
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 Collaborates across internal lines of business, control/support functions and/or external counsel to achieve coordinated and efficient outcomes on matters of common interest, coordinates closely with Legal team members, as appropriate
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 Partners with Citi Country Officers and country management to support Citi&rsquo;s maintaining of good relations with local regulators and all other local regulatory bodies that are relevant to Citi business activities
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 Supports efforts to ensure key legal and regulatory developments that may impact or otherwise be relevant to Citi&rsquo;s businesses in the country, including those involving other financial institutions, are appropriately monitored and that country management is apprised of significant developments
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 Participates in any relevant country-level governance committees as assigned, e.g., coordinating committee, business risk &amp; controls committee, legal &amp; compliance committee, legal vehicle management committee; act as lawyer providing support to the country in any matter.
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 Manages day-to-day legal activities as a subject matter expert in area of responsibility and provide senior advisory services to business partners
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 Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards
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 Manages litigation in coordination with Country General Counsel Group Manager.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Qualifications:
 
 
 
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 5-8 years of relevant industry experience, preferably in financial services
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 Excellent leadership, interpersonal, organizational and relationship management skills
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 Excellent command of Arabic and English
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 Proven ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously in a demanding, fast-paced environment
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 Comprehensive knowledge of international, multi-jurisdictional laws and practices while staying abreast of regulatory and legal environment, internal policies and industry trends that impact the business
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 Effective communication and negotiation skills and ability to maintain trusted relationships
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 Membership of local Bar/Lawyers Association
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 Litigation background required
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 some litigation background preferred
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 Fluency in Arabic and English
 
 
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 </ul>
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 Job Family Group:
 
 
 
 Legal
 
 
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 Job Family:
 
 
 
 Legal - Country
 
 
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 Time Type:
 
 
 
 Full time
 
 
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 Most Relevant Skills
 
 
 
 Please see the requirements listed above.
 
 
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 Other Relevant Skills
 
 
 
 For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.
 
 
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 Citi is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.
 
 
 
 
 If you are a person with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to use our search tools and/or apply for a career opportunity review
 
 
 Accessibility at Citi.
 
 
 
 
 View Citi&rsquo;s EEO Policy Statement and the Know Your Rights poster.
 
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Legal Counsel

GE HealthCare

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 Job Description Summary
 
 
 
 Lawyers supporting the commercial side of the business including contract development and agreement management, external customer sales of products and services, government contracting. Interprets strategic internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services. Stays informed of industry trends that may influence work.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Roles and Responsibilities
 
 
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 Lawyers providing legal leadership and oversight to business operations. Includes, but is not limited to, strategic support of business growth goals, supporting strategic/complex transactions, government contracts/public tenders, standard/flow commercial transactions, healthcare regulatory advice and counsel, and management of investigations, litigation and customer disputes.
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 The role provides strategic support for legal in the Northeastern Africa and Levant Countries. The role reports to the Executive General Counsel in EAGM Zone and supports the Leadership Team in Northeastern Africa and Levant Countries.
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 Requires specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise within their discipline. May require strong commercial awareness, and is expected to influence the development of strategy within own area, including control of resources and influences policy formulation.
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 May lead functional teams or projects with minimal resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity. Communicates difficult concepts and may influence others' options on particular topics. May guide others to consider a different point of view.
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 Impacts the team's ability to achieve service, quality and timeliness of objectives. Work is subject to functional policy objectives. Regularly advises management in the function and/or in the business. Has a supportive role in decision making about important subjects. High levels of evaluative judgment are required to achieve outcomes required.
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 Uses high level of judgment to make decisions and handle complex tasks or problems that impact the function. Has ability to assess quality of information given and ask pertinent questions to stakeholders. Able to offer new solutions to problems outside of set parameters and is able to construct and provide recommendations. Uses multiple internal and some external sources outside of own function to help arrive at a decision.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Required Qualifications
 
 
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 This role requires significant experience in the Legal &amp; Business Counsel.
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 Has experience in the legal support for the Northeastern Africa and Levant Countries for at least 10 years.
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 Arabic speaker
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Desired Characteristics
 
 
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 Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
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 Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems. Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
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 Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Inclusion and Diversity
 
 
 
 GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer where inclusion matters. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Behaviors
 
 
 
 We expect all employees to live and breathe our behaviors: to act with humility and build trust; lead with transparency; deliver with focus, and drive ownership &ndash; always with unyielding integrity.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Total Rewards
 
 
 
 Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you&rsquo;d expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you&rsquo;ll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration and support.
 
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Northeastern Africa and Levant Countries Senior Legal Counsel

geidea

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 Established in 2008,
 
 Geidea
 
 epitomizes customer focused empowerment and commercial success through continuous innovation.
 
 Geidea
 
 makes best in class digital payment solutions available for all by attracting and leveraging the best creative &amp; entrepreneurial talent in the market.
 
 
 
 
 
 Our solutions give any business the chance to get ahead and reach for more no matter their size or maturity. Our technology mirrors our people - Smart, Innovative &amp; Forward Thinking:
 
 
 www.geidea.net
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 To maintain competitive advantage as we grow, we are currently looking for a new
 
 Corporate Lawyer:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job purpose:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Support the legal department in various legal matters. The role&rsquo;s primary responsibilities will include drafting and reviewing contracts, updating litigation logs, following up on litigation cases, and conducting necessary corporate matters.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key accountabilities and decision ownership:
 
 
 
 
 
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 Collaborate with senior lawyers to draft and review a wide range of contracts, including but not limited to, client agreements, vendor contracts, employment contracts, and confidentiality agreements.
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 Ensure that contracts comply with legal requirements, accurately reflect the intentions of the parties involved, and mitigate potential legal risks.
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 Conduct thorough reviews of contracts to identify any ambiguities, inconsistencies, or potential legal issues, and provide recommendations for necessary revisions.
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 Develop a comprehensive understanding of the organization's approved contract templates and guidelines.
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 Collaborate with other departments to ensure the proper implementation and utilization of contract templates across the organization.
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 Maintain an accurate and up-to-date litigation log, documenting all ongoing and pending litigation cases.
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 Regularly communicate with internal stakeholders, such as senior lawyers and relevant departments, to gather information and updates regarding litigation cases.
 </li>
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 Enter and update relevant data in the litigation log, including case details, key dates, and any significant developments or milestones.
 </li>
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 Assist senior lawyers in monitoring and tracking the progress of litigation cases.
 </li>
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 Conduct research and gather relevant information to support the preparation of legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and briefs.
 </li>
 <li>
 Assist in handling various corporate matters, such as business registrations, licensing, and compliance requirements.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Must Have Technical / Professional Qualifications:
 
 
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in law or any relevant field.
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 4-7 years of relevant experience.
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 Detail oriented
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 Experience in drafting contracts is a must.
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 Corporate experience is a plus.
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 Fintech background is preferrable.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 Join our dynamic team as a
 
 Corporate Lawyer
 
 and contribute to our FinTech mission of releasing cutting-edge financial products into the market. Apply your project management skills, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and shape the future of the payments industry.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Our values
 
 guide how we think and act - They describe what we care about the most.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Customer first
 
 - It&rsquo;s embedded in our design thinking and customer service approach.
 
 
 
 Open
 
 - Openness allows us to constantly improve and evolve.
 
 
 
 Real
 
 - No jargon and no excuses!
 
 
 
 Bold
 
 - Constantly challenging ourselves and our way of thinking.
 
 
 
 Resilient
 
 &ndash; If we fail, we bounce back stronger than before
 
 
 
 Collaborative
 
 - We know that we can achieve a lot more as a team.
 
 
 
 
 
 We are changing lives by constantly striving for a better solution.
 
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