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Majid Al Futtaim

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 BUSINESS INTRODUCTION
 
 
 
 Majid Al Futtaim Holding is the leading shopping mall, retail, communities, entertainment developer and operator in the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia regions. With over 43,000 people, revenues of over US$ 11 Billion, and operations in 18 countries. Some of the iconic brands we carry include Mall of the Emirates, Carrefour, All Saints, Lego, City Center, Abercrombie &amp; Fitch, &amp; Vox Cinemas. We believe in making Great Moments for Everyone, Every day.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 JOB TITLE
 
 
 
 Corporate Counsel | MAF Global Solutions | Legal
 
 
 
 
 
 
 ROLE SUMMARY
 
 
 
 The position is for Associate Counsel to join MAF GS to provide legal support and advice across the various functions within the business. We are looking for a talented lawyer to support the Senior Legal Counsel. You will work closely with our stakeholders in Egypt and UAE.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 ROLE PROFILE
 
 
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 Act as a business partner to and work closely with all departments within GS to provide legal advices, specify internal governance policies and regularly monitor compliance
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 Proactively identify and mitigate risks and deliver business - focused legal advice
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 Provide effective legal advice on various subjects/matters with the ability to develop and effectively communicate it, including the suggestion of alternative business solutions and best practices while considering client's role, objectives.
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 Assess, manage, and prevent legal risks by research and evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and operations.
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 Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of contracts, memoranda and other documents of a contractual nature, while minimize the company&rsquo;s legal risks.
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 Work with our stakeholders in our internal policy as per the law and regulations.
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 Deal with complex matters with multiple stakeholders and forces by providing timely and effective legal advice parallelly achieving MAF objectives.
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 Review commercial and corporate documents ensuring law, regulations and internal policies&rsquo; compliance.
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 REQUIREMENTS
 
 
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 Bachelor and/or LLM of Law degree.
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 Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate law and procedures.
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 Open to travel when required.
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 Strong sense of integrity and flexibility.
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 Bilingual is a must: English and Arabic.
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 WHAT WE OFFER
 
 
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 At Majid Al Futtaim, we&rsquo;re on a mission to create great moments, to spread happiness, to build, experiences that stay in our memories for a lifetime. We&rsquo;re proud to say that over the past 27 years, we have built a reputation as a regional market leader in what we do. Join us!
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 Work in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and excited about our future.
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 Work with over 45,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.
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Corporate Counsel

EVA Pharma

<div>Join EVA Pharma, a leading pharmaceutical company dedicated to empowering the fight for Health and well-being as a fundamental human right. Recognized and certified as a best place to work, we are committed to fostering a supportive and innovative environment for our team members.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Legal Counsel to support our legal department. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive legal advice to ensure the company's operations comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
The role involves drafting and reviewing contracts, managing legal risks, and supporting corporate governance activities.
Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Provide legal advice and guidance on commercial, regulatory, contractual, and compliance matters.</li><li>
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts and agreements.</li><li>
Support the company&rsquo;s compliance with applicable laws and corporate policies.</li><li>
Assist in managing litigation and dispute resolution matters.</li><li>
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure legal considerations are integrated into business decisions.</li><li>
Keep abreast of legal developments relevant to the pharmaceutical industry and advise management accordingly.</li><li>
Support corporate governance and regulatory filings as required.</li></ul> 

Requirements 
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Law degree (LLB or equivalent) Master&rsquo;s degree or certificate in Corporate or Commercial Law is a plus.</li><li>
10 years of legal experience as a Legal Counsel or similar role</li><li>
Strong knowledge of commercial contracts, Excel and Data Analysis are required</li><li>
Deep Understanding of Egyptian Laws</li><li>
Ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide clear advice.</li><li>
Fluency in English (written and spoken) is required; additional languages are advantageous.</li><li>
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.</li></ul></div>

Legal Counsel

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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Khazna

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 About Khazna
 
 
 
 
 Khazna launched in 2020 with a mission to improve the financial well-being of the underbanked, who have little access to formal financial services by providing access to convenient, effective and secure smartphone-based financial services.
 
 
 Khazna has received the Central Bank of Egypt&rsquo;s first prepaid card license and aims to become the go-to neobank for underbanked consumers across the Middle East. In the next phase of its journey, Khazna is looking to continue scaling up its operations in Egypt and to launch its operations in Saudi Arabia.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 1. Legal Operations &amp; Control (Core Mandate)
 
 
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 Own and manage the intake, prioritization, and allocation of all legal work across the business
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 Act as the single point of control for legal requests, ensuring structured workflow and visibility
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 Define and enforce service levels (SLAs) and realistic timelines with business stakeholders
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 Ensure no contracts or legal documents progress to execution without appropriate legal review
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 Balance workload across the team, prevent bottlenecks, and maintain delivery efficiency
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 Drive improvements in legal processes, contract tracking, and internal workflows
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 2. Commercial Contracting &amp; Business Support
 
 
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 Own the end-to-end contract lifecycle, including structuring, drafting, negotiation, execution, and post-signature management
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 Draft and negotiate a wide range of agreements, including:
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 Strategic partnerships
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 Vendor and technology agreements
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 Banking and payment integrations
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 Marketing and distribution arrangements
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 Ensure agreements reflect commercial intent, operational realities, and regulatory constraints
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 Act as the primary legal partner to commercial, product, finance, and operations teams
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 3. Product &amp; Regulatory Alignment
 
 
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 Support legal structuring of Khazna&rsquo;s core products (EWA, Salary Advance, Consumer Finance / BNPL)
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 Ensure alignment with applicable regulatory frameworks across Egypt (FRA, CBE), KSA (SAMA), and other markets
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 Work closely with compliance and product teams to ensure legal, regulatory, and operational consistency
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 Identify and clearly communicate legal risks with practical, business-oriented solutions
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 4. Transactions &amp; Strategic Support (in collaboration with GC)
 
 
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 Support the General Counsel on:
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 Funding rounds and investor-related workstreams
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 Cross-border structuring and expansion into new markets
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 Complex transactions and strategic partnerships
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 Coordinate with external counsel where required, while maintaining internal ownership of deliverables
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 5. Corporate Governance &amp; Legal Infrastructure
 
 
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 Oversee preparation and maintenance of:
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 Board and shareholder resolutions
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 Powers of attorney
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 Corporate records across group entities
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 Ensure proper documentation, filing, and accessibility of all legal materials
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 Maintain and continuously improve legal templates and governance processes
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 6. Team Leadership &amp; Output Ownership
 
 
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 Own the quality, consistency, and timeliness of all legal output across the team
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 Allocate work across team members based on priority and complexity
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 Review and guide work from junior and mid-level team members
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 Ensure consistent drafting standards and negotiation approach
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 Skills &amp; Qualifications
 
 
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 Law degree and admission to the Egyptian Bar Association
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 6&ndash;9 years of experience in corporate/commercial law, preferably within fintech, banking, or regulated sectors
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 Strong experience in commercial contracting and business-facing legal roles
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 Exposure to regulatory environments and cross-border work is preferred
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 Excellent drafting and negotiation skills in Arabic and English
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 Strong commercial judgment and ability to distinguish material risk from noise
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 Ability to operate independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
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 Proven ability to manage stakeholders and push back when required
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Legal Manager

Confidential

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 Key Responsibilities
 
 
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 Assess, restructure, and strengthen the Group Legal function to align with business growth strategy.
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 Establish clear governance, policies, and reporting structures across all subsidiaries.
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 Build and develop a high-performing legal and compliance team.
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 Optimize use of external counsel and manage legal budgets efficiently.
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 Lead legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, divestments, joint ventures, and investments.
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 Oversee legal due diligence processes and risk assessments.
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 Structure transactions to protect Group interests and ensure regulatory compliance.
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 Draft and negotiate complex transaction agreements.
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 Ensure adherence to local and international regulations.
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 Lead regulatory engagements, investigations, and corporate filings.
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 Strengthen corporate governance practices at the Board and subsidiary levels.
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 Act as primary legal advisor to the CEO and Board of Directors.
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 Provide strategic guidance on risk exposure, expansion strategy, and corporate structuring.
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 Lead crisis management from a legal and reputational risk perspective.
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 Protect the Group&rsquo;s assets, intellectual property, and commercial interests.
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 Job Requirement
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Education
 
 
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 Law degree
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 Certificates
 
 
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 Master&rsquo;s in law, Business Law, or related field preferred
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 Experience
 
 
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 15+ years of progressive legal experience, including senior leadership roles.
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 Strong experience in M&amp;A, due diligence, corporate structuring, and regulatory compliance.
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 Experience within large groups / holding companies is highly preferred.
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 Exposure to multi-entity or multi-country operations is a strong advantage.
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 Technical Tools and Experience
 
 
 
 Proficiency in MS Office; experience with ERP systems is preferred.
 
 
 
 Additional Qualifications
 
 
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 Strategic business mindset
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 Executive presence with proven Board-level communication skills
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 Extensive expertise in transaction structuring and M&amp;A execution
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 Demonstrated leadership in corporate governance and regulatory compliance
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 Fluent in English and French (written and spoken)
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Chief Legal Officer

Reckitt

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 We are Reckitt
 
 
 Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose.
 
 
 Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.
 
 
 Legal
 
 
 Step into the world of our Legal and Compliance Function and prepare to be challenged and stretched with a combination of impact, innovation, and excellence. Our Legal team is at the forefront of shaping the corporate landscape and redefining the boundaries of what is possible.
 
 
 We go beyond the traditional realms of a legal and compliance function. Transforming ourselves into strategic partners who help drive business growth, mitigating risks, and championing ethical and sustainable practices. Every day, our team deliver on groundbreaking transactions and navigate complex regulatory landscapes that help our organisation make a positive societal impact.
 
 
 Join us, and you'll be collaborating towards shared goals, solving complex challenges, and leaving an enduring legacy.
 
 
 
 About The Role
 
 
 
 Step into the world of Reckitt as a Head of Legal, where every decision you make matters. With your legal expertise, you will protect and empower a global organisation that's dedicated to making a difference. It's not just about the law; it's about being part of a team that inspires you to be the best. From safeguarding our operations to ensuring legal integrity, your role is pivotal to our collective success. Are you ready to make an impact where it really counts?
 
 
 Your responsibilities
 
 
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 General
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 Drive the legal support strategy and implementing the directions and processes required to provide a robust, timely, commercially-minded and risk-focused commercial support team.
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 Devise legal strategy to efficiently support business initiatives whilst ensuring business protection against legal compliance risks.
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 Assess and communicate technical legal risks and recommendations in a commercial context.
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 Deliver optimal legal solutions and ensure that legal resources are efficiently and effectively deployed to achieve business results.
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 Be part of Reckitt&rsquo;s Global Legal team of legal professionals and support staff based in a number of locations worldwide. The candidate must be reactive and collaborative with their functional colleagues to provide excellent legal advice and support.
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 Compliance &amp; Risk Management: Develop and implement compliance strategies covering competition law, sanctions, bribery, data privacy, and product safety while supporting investigations and regulatory reporting.
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 Litigation &amp; Dispute Resolution: Lead litigation management, ensuring robust defense strategies and risk-focused legal advice for business operations. Ensure that cases are adequately defended before quasi-judicial forums.
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 Contract Management: Oversee contract negotiations, distribution agreements, and legal process improvements to enhance efficiency and transparency.
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 Corporate Governance &amp; Company Secretariat: Manage corporate secretarial matters, board meetings, regulatory compliance, and multi-jurisdictional corporate projects. Lead ENA company secretarial liaison with global company secretary function, manage OGM, EOGM, Board of Directors&rsquo; meetings. Manage company registrations (e.g. Directors) and corporate certifications (e.g. incorporation certifications).
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 Intellectual Property &amp; Brand Protection: Support global brand protection and IP functions, managing trademark renewals, anti-counterfeit enforcement, and legal strategies working collaboratively with the Global Legal IP functions.
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 Advertising &amp; Marketing Law: Act as the key legal advisor on marketing claims, advertising compliance, and sponsorship approvals, ensuring regulatory alignment.
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 Regulatory &amp; Government Liaison: Serve as the lead legal contact for relevant authorities on compliance, corporate, and marketing matters.
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 Strategic Legal Leadership: Provide legal guidance on high-impact corporate initiatives, collaborating with finance, tax, and supply chain teams.
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 Operational Legal Excellence: Standardize legal templates, tools, and processes to optimize legal operations across ENA.
 
 
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 The experience we're looking for
 
 
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 Flexible and ability to communicate proper, commercial legal solutions in a very wide range of solutions, and not just spotting problems, barriers or obstacles.
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 Provide commercially relevant and pragmatic solutions that help achieve business goals.
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 Work effectively &ldquo;hands on&rdquo; in a lean, cost-focused, efficiently managed and fast-moving organisation.
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 Be a team player and demonstrate excellent cross-functional and inter-personal skills including proficiency in English, which is Reckitt&rsquo;s working language.
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 Be able to work with senior management directly in a clear, concise, and pragmatic way.
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 Be independent and able to work with autonomy.
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 Show ability to understand and act on legal implications, which may not be apparent to those without the expertise, and communicate those implications effectively to internal stakeholders.
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 Have a sound analytical ability to assess potential risks, flag them and build adequate safeguard to avoid negative implications is a necessity.
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 Maintain sensitivity in dealing with colleagues and stakeholders including regulators.
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 Qualified lawyer with 10+ years post qualification experience in Egypt and North African markets.
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 Possess leadership experience and relevant post graduate qualifications.
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 Native proficiency in Arabic is a must.
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 In-house work experience in consumer goods/retails/etc is an advantage.
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 Demonstrate strong legal competencies in:Core areas of contract law, corporate and foreign direct investment, commercial law, intellectual property and compliance matters such as bribery laws, sanctions, competition law and data privacy;
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 Good awareness of labour and employment matters, product liability and factory-related laws; and marketing, advertising &amp; litigation experience
 
 
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 The skills for success
 
 
 Integrity, Corporate Governance, Compliance Management, Solutions Focused, Excellent Communication Skills, Risk management, Intellectual property, Patents, Commercial contracts, Marketing, Teamwork, Fact-based Decision Making, Ability to manage and prioritize workload, Continuous Improvement Mindset, Legal Services, Process Optimisation, Qualified Lawyer.
 
 
 What we offer
 
 
 With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way.
 
 
 We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.
 
 
 Equality
 
 
 We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you.
 
 
 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.
</div>

Head of Legal, Egypt & North Africa

Classera

<div>
 
 About Classera
 
 
 
 Classera is a leading global education technology company transforming the learning experience through innovative digital solutions. With operations across multiple markets, Classera serves millions of users worldwide and partners with governments, educational institutions, and enterprises to deliver impactful learning ecosystems.
 
 
 
 Position Overview
 
 
 
 Classera is seeking an experienced and bilingual
 
 Legal Manager
 
 to join its Legal team in New Cairo. This role is ideal for a highly capable legal professional with strong experience in commercial contracts, corporate legal matters, labor law, and regulatory compliance within a technology-driven environment.
 
 
 The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the business on legal and compliance matters, managing legal risk, and ensuring the company&rsquo;s operations remain aligned with applicable laws and regulations across Egypt and the wider MENA region.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Draft, review, and negotiate bilingual commercial agreements in Arabic and English, including SaaS agreements, licensing agreements, partnership agreements, service agreements, SLAs, and NDAs.
 </li>
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 Provide legal advice on corporate and commercial matters, including governance, company structuring, and regulatory compliance.
 </li>
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 Support labor and employment law matters in Egypt and coordinate on regional employment matters where needed.
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 Advise internal stakeholders on legal risks and support practical, business-oriented decision-making.
 </li>
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 Support legal compliance across the company&rsquo;s operations, particularly within the SaaS, technology, and EdTech environment.
 </li>
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 Assist with matters related to data protection, intellectual property, and licensing.
 </li>
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 Manage and coordinate with external legal counsel locally and internationally when required.
 </li>
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 Monitor legal and regulatory developments relevant to the business and recommend necessary actions.
 </li>
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 Support cross-border transactions, due diligence activities, and business expansion initiatives.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
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 <li>
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law (LLB or equivalent); LLM or relevant legal certification is a plus.
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 7&ndash;10 years of relevant legal experience, including at least 3 years in a senior or managerial legal role.
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 <li>
 Strong experience in the technology sector is required, preferably within SaaS, IT, EdTech, or digital services.
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 <li>
 Strong knowledge of corporate, commercial, and labor law in Egypt.
 </li>
 <li>
 Exposure to regional legal matters across the MENA region and experience handling cross-border legal work.
 </li>
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 Fluent in Arabic and English, both written and spoken, with excellent legal drafting and negotiation skills in both languages.
 </li>
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 Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
 </li>
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 Business-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently and proactively.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Preferred
 
 
 
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 Experience in a fast-paced technology or high-growth business environment.
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 Exposure to international legal structures, regional operations, and external counsel management.
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 Egypt-qualified lawyer is a plus.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 What We Offer
 
 
 
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 A dynamic and innovative work environment.
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 The opportunity to work on impactful legal matters in a fast-growing global tech company.
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 Competitive compensation and benefits package.
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 Career growth opportunities within a purpose-driven organization.
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</div>

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