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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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 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, English, and French languages.
 
 
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 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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 Additional Information
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Relocation Assistance Provided:
 
 No
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Legal Entity Governance – Corporate Governance Specialist/Corporate Counsel

The HEINEKEN Company

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 At ABC, We Brew The Joy Of True Togetherness To Inspire a Better World. A Big Part Of That Means Brewing Better People With The Heart Of Our Company In Our Four Values
 
 
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 Passion for consumers and customers
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 Care for people and planet
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 Enjoyment of life
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 Courage to dream and pioneer
 
 
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 Job Purpose
 
 
 
 Senior Legal Counsel role is key role in ABC with responsibility for providing legal advice to various departments. You will be responsible for in-house legal matters including drafting agreements, addressing compliance issues, and participating in negotiation discussions. In order to succeed, this candidate should feel comfortable working with in-house and outside counsels on a variety of legal matters.
 
 
 
 Duties
 
 
 
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 General Corporate Law Duties
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 Providing legal support to the various departments of the organization specially to the following pillars: IP, Licenses and Corporate Governance.
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 Assisting in the review and/or drafting of strategic agreements (including but not limited to machinery agreements, License agreements, Sale and Purchase of assets etc)
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 Conducting research on relevant laws, regulations, and legal articles and presenting the same to the organization.
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 Liaising with external counsel where required, specially on IP, Licenses and Corporate Governance
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 Supporting in the COBC implementation, specially the legal aspects such as Privacy law.
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 Maintain the (license to operate) record and ensure renewal of licenses and follow up on related stakeholders. Ensure implementation of the upgrade of license plan cascaded by the Deputy Legal Manager and the Legal Manager.
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 Assisting in the preparation of, and conducting, internal trainings and presentations
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 Support litigation management by liasing with outside counsel and following up on high risk cases such as commercial fraud and strategic IP lawsuits.
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 IP
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 Research, anticipate and protect Company against legal risks related to IP registration
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 Create database for IP reports, and effectively presents information to senior management.
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 Communicate with Marketing team to get approval on the renewal of TMs
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 Manage registration of all ABC TMs and IPs and update Properties Survey
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 Send applications and renewals of Trademarks, industrial designs to Heineken Global IP monthly
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 Revise all labels , artwork , Outer case for all ABC plants to get final approval
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 Follow up all Trademarks, industrial designs Cases with the outside agent
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 Ensure that watch services are in place and properly cascaded.
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 Corporate Governance
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 Lead the Legal Restructuring project from legal perspective by creating a timeplan for each phase. Support in the selection of the outside counsel and monitor its performance.
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 Ensure that all relevant internal and external stakeholders are aligned and updated
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 Drive guiding other departments to implement post-actions with the support of the Deputy Legal Manager
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 Ensure that the group of companies are following correct corporate governance rules and have up to date files
 
 
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 Education, Certifications and Licenses:
 
 
 
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 Law Bachelor Degree
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 Masters degree is a plus
 
 
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 Knowledge And Experience
 
 
 
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 5 years of experience in a law firm or legal function in FMCGs
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 Experience in Corporate Law, contracts and competition law
 
 
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 Personal Skills
 
 
 
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 Critical and Challenging
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 Analytical Skills
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 Confident in communicating at all levels of seniority
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 High Persuasion and Negotiation skills
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 Pro-active &amp; Teamwork oriented
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 #addjob
 
 
 
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Senior Legal Counsel

Majid Al Futtaim

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 JOB TITLE
 
 
 
 Senior Legal Counsel | MAF Properties | Development
 
 
 
 Role Summary
 
 
 
 The Senior Legal Counsel will be responsible to lead and handle all legal aspects of Majid Al Futtaim Properties Egypt &ndash; Development Business. This includes providing sound and cost-effective legal advice, support and services to MAFP Egypt Development with respect to its current and future projects and business growth in Egypt.
 
 
 
 ROLE PROFILE
 
 
 
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 Provide comprehensive legal support to the VP, Legal &ndash; Development and key internal stakeholders, aligning with business objectives.
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 Assist in developing and implementing legal strategies, proactively identifying and mitigating legal and reputational risks.
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 Offer timely, practical legal advice on MAFP Egypt Development&rsquo;s matters, ensuring protection of company interests and compliance with regulations.
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 Draft, review, and negotiate complex and standard contracts; maintain and update legal templates based on business needs and legislation changes.
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 Manage relationships with external law firms, supervising their work to ensure alignment with internal legal strategies and quality standards.
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 Review and enhance internal policies, processes, and governance frameworks to ensure compliance with laws, ethical standards, and corporate governance principles.
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 Advise on and support dispute resolution and litigation matters, focusing on preventive lawyering and risk mitigation.
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 Monitor and report on key legal developments in Egypt while ensuring adherence to MAF&rsquo;s code of conduct and compliance policies.
 
 
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 Requirements
 
 
 
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 Law degree with at least 10 years of progressive legal experience in Egypt&rsquo;s real estate or development sector; bilingual in Arabic and English, with LLM/MBA as an advantage.
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 Strong expertise in real estate and construction law, with deep understanding of relevant Egyptian and international legal frameworks.
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 Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects, meet tight deadlines, and maintain high-quality, detail-oriented work.
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 Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex legal and development topics clearly.
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 Advanced problem-solving, strategic thinking, risk assessment, and due diligence capabilities.
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 Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and ability to handle confidential and sensitive information responsibly.
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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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 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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 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.
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 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

Cartona

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 Job Overview
 
 
 
 We are seeking an experienced Corporate Lawyer to manage contracts, suppliers, and compliance while ensuring timely settlement of dues. The role focuses on providing legal support to safeguard the company&rsquo;s operations and minimize legal risks.
 
 
 
 Job Responsibilities
 
 
 
 Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts and agreements.
 
 
 Provide legal advice on corporate, commercial, and labor law matters.
 
 
 Handle legal documentation related to company formation and governance .
 
 
 Manage legal matters related to supplier contracts, dues, and collection to ensure timely settlements and compliance.
 
 
 Ensure company compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies.
 
 
 Manage external legal counsels and coordinate with relevant authorities when required.
 
 
 Represent the company in legal disputes, arbitration, or negotiations when needed.
 
 
 
 Job Requirements
 
 
 
 
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law 7&ndash;10 years of experience as a corporate lawyer
 
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 Appeals degree
 
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 Experience dealing with governmental authorities and corporate documentation.
 
 
 Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
 
 
 High attention to detail and strong analytical thinking.
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Corporate Lawyer

SSC HR Solutions

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 Role Overview:
 
 
 We are seeking a skilled and detail‑oriented Contracts Lawyer to join our legal team. The
 
 
 successful candidate will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing
 
 
 contracts across the business, ensuring compliance with Egyptian law and company policy, and
 
 
 mitigating contractual and legal risk. The role demands a strong commercial mindset, excellent
 
 
 drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to liaise with business units, external advisors, and
 
 
 regulators.
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Draft, review, amend, and negotiate a wide range of contracts relevant to the business
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 Ensure contracts comply with Egyptian laws and regulations and align with company
 
 
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 policies.
 
 
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 Provide legal advice to business units on contract strategy, risks, and obligations
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 Monitor contract performance and compliance and identify key obligations or liabilities
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 Maintain and manage contract templates and standard forms
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 Conduct risk assessments on contractual terms and advise on risk mitigation
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 Liaise with external counsel when required and coordinate their input
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 Support the legal team in handling disputes, claims, and contract‑related litigation
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 Maintain contract records and ensure proper documentation filing and retrieval
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 Stay updated on Egyptian legislation and communicate implications to stakeholders
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 Provide training to non‑legal staff on contract fundamentals and risks
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 Assist in drafting corporate governance documents as needed
 
 
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 Requirements
 
 
 
 Qualifications &amp; Experience:
 
 
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 Bachelor's degree in law (LLB) from a recognized Egyptian university; English Section
 
 
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 preferred.
 
 
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 Licensed to practice law in Egypt (membership at the Egyptian Bar)
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 5‑7 years of relevant experience in contract drafting/review in a law firm or in‑house role
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 Strong knowledge of Egyptian commercial, civil, administrative, and labor laws
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 Excellent drafting skills in Arabic and English; strong negotiation and communication skills
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 Proficiency in MS Office and legal research tools
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 Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to manage multiple deadlines
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 Commercial awareness and pragmatic approach to risk management
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 High ethical standards, confidentiality, and integrity
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 Preferred: experience in multinational or large local companies; exposure to
 
 
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 arbitration/claims.
 
 
 Skills &amp; Competencies:
 
 
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 Contract drafting &amp; negotiation
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 Legal risk assessment &amp; mitigation
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 Excellent communication (Arabic &amp; English)
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 Time management &amp; multitasking
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 Commercial mindset &amp; business partnership
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 Legal research &amp; regulatory monitoring
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 Stakeholder management &amp; cross‑functional collaboration
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 Ethics, integrity &amp; professional discretion
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  Benefits offered:
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 Individual medical insurance, social insurance, and transportation from designated pickup points (for Sokhna)
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  Travel requirements:
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 Currently based in Maadi, but you must be open to relocating or traveling to Sokhna once required
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  Work location and model:
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 Onsite (primarily Maadi, with possible work from Sokhna)
 
 
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 Fluency in English is a must as you will be dealing with suppliers all over the world
 
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Contracts Lawyer

Money Fellows

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 The Legal Collection Manager leads all legal activities related to payments, collections, settlements, and customer transactions. The role ensures compliance with financial regulations, mitigates legal risks, and supports business operations through sound legal advice, governance, and effective stakeholder management.
 
 
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 Lead and oversee all legal matters related to collections, settlements, and customer transactions, ensuring full compliance with local and international financial regulations and central bank requirements
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 Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with payment service providers, banks, fintech partners, and other stakeholders, safeguarding the company's legal and commercial interests
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 Provide legal guidance on new products and initiatives, particularly in payments and digital financial services, ensuring regulatory alignment and risk mitigation
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 Manage regulatory interactions and audits, including licensing processes and submissions to authorities, while maintaining strong relationships with regulators and external counsel
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 Develop and implement legal policies and frameworks to minimize risk exposure, enhance compliance awareness, and train internal teams on legal and regulatory requirements
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 Handle disputes and customer claims related to payments and collections, providing legal direction on settlements, litigation, and enforcement actions
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 Monitor regulatory and industry developments in fintech and payments, assess their business impact, and collaborate with Compliance and Risk teams to strengthen governance and operational controls
 
 
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 Requirements
 
 
 
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 Bachelor's degree in Law (Master's degree or LL.M preferred)
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 8-10 years of legal experience in financial services, fintech, or banking
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 Strong understanding of payment systems, collections, and regulatory frameworks
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 Experience managing regulatory relationships and external counsel
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 Excellent contract negotiation and stakeholder management skills
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 Strong business acumen and problem-solving abilities
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 Fluency in English; Arabic is a plus
 
 
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 Benefits
 
 
 
 We care about your well-being from the start, whether you're a candidate or an employee as we embrace the concept of Psychological Safety.
 
 
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 Mental Well-being: We prioritize your mental health through open-door policies, skip-level meetings, and thoughtfully designed workspaces where you feel heard and valued
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 Physical Health: Stay active and healthy with our gym allowance, healthy office snacks, and monthly nutritionist consultations.
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 Social Wellness: Stay connected through fun team-building activities, engaging town halls, and collaborative workspaces that spark innovation.
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 Financial Empowerment: Competitive salaries, pension plans, and exclusive employee discounts on our Circles help you achieve financial stability.
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 Growth Opportunities: Take advantage of workshops, mobility programs, and internal transfers to advance your career and thrive with us.
 
 
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 Join us and grow in a community that supports every aspect of your wellness!
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