junior legal associate (corporate governance) Jobs in Cairo

junior legal associate (corporate governance)

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legal entity governance – corporate governance specialist/corporate counsel

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regional corporate & compliance lawyer Jobs in Cairo

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 Corporate Lawyer &ndash; Job Description
 
 
 
 
 
 Overview
 
 
 A Corporate Lawyer advises businesses on their legal rights, responsibilities, and obligations. They handle legal matters related to company operations, corporate governance, compliance, contracts, mergers, and acquisitions, ensuring that organizations operate within the law.
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
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 Advise corporations on legal and regulatory requirements
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 Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements
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 Assist with company formation, restructuring, and dissolution
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 Handle mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures
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 Ensure compliance with corporate laws and industry regulations
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 Advise on corporate governance and shareholder matters
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 Represent the company in negotiations and legal proceedings
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 Manage risk and help prevent legal disputes
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 Required Skills and Qualifications
 
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 Law degree (LLB or JD) and valid license to practice law
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 Strong knowledge of corporate and commercial law
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 Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
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 Strong negotiation and communication abilities
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 Attention to detail and ability to manage complex documents
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 Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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 Work Environment
 
 
 Corporate Lawyers typically work in law firms, corporations, financial institutions, or government agencies. The role often involves office-based work, meetings with clients, and collaboration with other professionals.
 
 
 
 
 
 Career Outlook
 
 
 Corporate law offers strong career prospects, competitive salaries, and opportunities for specialization in areas such as mergers and acquisitions and compliance.
 
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Corporate Lawyer

Johnson Controls Arabia

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 The regional legal and compliance department of
 
 Johnson Controls Arabia
 
 (&ldquo;JCA&rdquo;) is looking for a
 
 Regional Corporate &amp; Compliance Lawyer
 
 to join its team. The legal and compliance department is responsible for legal and compliance support of the activities of JCA &amp; its subsidiaries across Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Lebanon, Bahrain, Oman &amp; Yemen (&ldquo;region&rdquo;). You will be part of a highly motivated and professional team that is focused on delivering high-quality legal services that enables JCA&rsquo;s growth.
 
 
 
 
 The position will be based in Cairo, Egypt and will act as the legal representatives of JCA and its subsidiaries in the region. He/She will work on a wide range of legal matters, ensuring that JCA&rsquo;s business operations are aligned with both local laws and international best practices. You will collaborate with a great variety of stakeholders (both internally and externally).
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Commercial Contracts &amp; Corporate Matters:
 
 
 
 &bull; Draft, review, standardize and negotiate a variety of Bilingual contracts, such as sales agreements, service contracts, turnkey agreements, purchasing agreements, and partnership arrangements.
 
 
 &bull; Provide legal guidance to various business departments (sales, procurement, marketing, etc.) on contract terms, obligations, and risks.
 
 
 &bull; Ensure contracts comply with local and international laws, regulations, and JCA&rsquo;s internal policies.
 
 
 &bull; Handle all Secretarial Corporate works for all JCA&rsquo;s entities in the region and keep all AoAs &amp; CRs in compliance with any and all regulatory changes.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Compliance:
 
 
 
 &bull; Monitor and advise on legal and regulatory changes in the region affecting JCA 's operations, ensuring the company is compliant with laws and industry regulations.
 
 
 &bull; Assist in implementing internal compliance programs to ensure adherence to local and global standards.
 
 
 &bull; Provide compliance training and support to internal teams regarding compliance issues.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Litigation and Dispute Resolution:
 
 
 
 &bull; Manage and oversee any legal disputes and litigation matters, working closely with external legal firms as needed.
 
 
 &bull; Report to relevant stakeholders on dispute status and cooperate to agree on the strategy and the best course of action to resolve disputes efficiently and cost-effectively.
 
 
 &bull; Where required for providing legal support, attend meetings with government authorities, regulatory bodies, and other external parties.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Legal Advice and Risk Management:
 
 
 
 &bull; Provide proactive legal advice on a range of matters, helping business units assess and mitigate legal risks.
 
 
 &bull; Work with business leaders to resolve legal issues promptly and effectively, protecting the company&rsquo;s interests while fostering business growth.
 
 
 &bull; Assist in the preparation of internal policies and procedures to manage legal risks.
 
 
 &bull; Capture of relevant legislation to the business activities of JCA in the region and correct interpretation of such legislation.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Cross-functional Collaboration:
 
 
 
 &bull; Collaborate with other functions such as finance, procurement, sales and operations to support the business in the region.
 
 
 &bull; Work closely with the members of JCA&rsquo;s legal &amp; Compliance team to ensure consistency in legal practices and alignment with JCA&rsquo;s policies.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Requirements:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Experience &amp; Knowledge:
 
 
 
 &bull; Minimum 2-5 PQE years of relevant experience in an international and multicultural environment, preferably in an industrial and/or contracting environment or a reputable law firm.
 
 
 &bull; Strong knowledge and proven experience corporate, commercial &amp; labor matters as well as legal advising .
 
 
 &bull; Ability to work independently and have potential to raise legal service to the next level.
 
 
 
 Education:
 
 
 
 &bull; Law Graduate English Section, LLM will be a plus.
 
 
 
 Skills:
 
 
 
 &bull; Excellent communication both spoken and written in English and Arabic.
 
 
 &bull; Strong bilingual legal drafting and negotiation skills.
 
 
 &bull; Familiar with standard Microsoft tools such as Excel, Power point and Word.
 
 
 
 Personality Attributes:
 
 
 
 &bull; Strong interpersonal skills
 
 
 &bull; Analytical skills
 
 
 &bull; Dedicated team player
 
 
 &bull; Flexible
 
 
 &bull; Pro-active and business minded
 
 
 &bull; High integrity
 
 
 &bull; Ability to deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines
 
 
 &bull; Durability
 
 
 &bull; Resilience
 
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Regional Corporate & Compliance Lawyer

Junior Legal Associate (Corporate Governance)

Al Tamimi & Company

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 Role:
 
 
 Secretary - Legal (Hybrid/Remote)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Reporting Line:
 
 
 Team Leader
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Requirements:
 
 
 
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 3-5 years of secretarial experience with a professional services company
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 Superior written and oral communication skills in English and Arabic
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 Familiarity with legal documents and terminology
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 Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook)
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 Experience with legal technology (document management systems, transcription software, dictaphone, etc.)
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 Ability to multitask and manage an ever-changing workload and clearly communicate priorities
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 Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to work under pressure, prioritise effectively and achieve results within the specified deadlines
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 High levels of flexibility and adaptability
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 A proactive and entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to work autonomously
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 Good problem-solving and decision-making skills
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 Demonstrate a courteous and professional demeanour and strong interpersonal skills
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 Primary Job Purpose:
 
 
 
 
 The primary job of a Secretary in the remote team is to offer administrative support to Lawyers based in different Al Tamimi offices while working from our offices in the specified local jurisdiction. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines. Familiarity with modern office technology, including desktop sharing, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams, is highly desirable. The role involves managing various executive tasks and consistently delivering high-quality work within designated timelines, with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Duties &amp; Responsibilities:
 
 
 
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 Provide administrative support to lawyers
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 Act as first point of contact for lawyers
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 Manage lawyer email inboxes; handle basic email responses
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 Coordinate schedules, meetings and appointments via calendar and diary management
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 Attend meetings and record meeting minutes
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 Arrange travel, transport and accommodation bookings
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 Produce documents by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text, data, and where needed, graphics
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 Assist lawyers with processing, amending, and proofreading legal documents
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 Participate in the billing process by preparing invoices, reimbursable expenses and tracking client payments and billing queries with finance
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 Implement and maintain procedures and administrative systems
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 Liaise with colleagues and clients
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 Other ad-hoc tasks as and when required
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 Education &amp; Certifications:
 
 
 
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 Bachelor's/associate&rsquo;s degree
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 High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
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 Relationships:
 
 
 
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 Lawyers
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 Team Leader
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 Business Support Teams
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 Secretaries
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 Diversity, Equity &amp; Inclusion:
 
 
 
 
 Essential to our success as a regional law firm is our ability to attract and retain the best talent from a diverse range of backgrounds. We are committed to a work environment where everyone can reach their potential and we have an inclusive culture which respects individual differences.
 
 
 We undertake and support a number of internal and external initiatives aimed at increasing diversity within the profession and we encourage all our partners and staff to get involved.
 
 
 Al Tamimi &amp; Company is committed to providing equal opportunities for all. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and support those in the workplace who have a disability.
 
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Secretary - Legal (Hybrid/Remote)

AVEVA

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 Job Title: Contract Management Specialist
 
 
 
 
 Location: Cairo, Egypt (hybrid)
 
 
 
 
 Role: Full time
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The Job
 
 
 
 The Contract Specialist is a member of the AVEVA Contract Management (CM) team and will be responsible for the preparation and management of standard contract documents related to the sales activities of the company, from start (generation of a contract request) to finish (contract signature and archiving). The CM team is involved throughout the quote-to-fulfilment process and is responsible for coordinating with other stakeholders in the process such as Sales, Legal Counsel, Trade Compliance, Finance, Order Entry, Deal Desk and Fulfilment teams to ensure that contracts are delivered as per business deadlines and in compliance with AVEVA&rsquo;s policies.
 
 
 
 
 
 We are looking for a Contract Specialist who has excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills and who has knowledge of contractual and legal terminology. The role is part of the EMEA CM team and will be based in Cairo, Egypt, supporting various parts of the EMEA region as may be assigned from time to time.
 
 
 
 
 
 Please note that while this position reports into the Legal Department,
 
 
 this is not a lawyer/attorney/counsel position.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
 &bull; Assist in the preparation and management of contracts related to the sales activities of the company, ensuring all documents are accurate, compliant and delivered in the required timeframe.
 
 
 &bull; Ensure compliance with AVEVA&rsquo;s contracting guidelines, policies, protocols and process.
 
 
 &bull; Build and maintain strong relationships with AVEVA&rsquo;s Sales team and other members of the Legal team as well as any other relevant functions and departments to ensure alignment and collaboration.
 
 
 &bull; Handle queries from internal teams and external stakeholders, providing timely responses, with the supervision of senior team members, if required.
 
 
 &bull; Support Trade Compliance, Credit Check, bidding and prequalification and any other relevant activities in AVEVA&rsquo;s quote-to-fulfilment process.
 
 
 &bull; Facilitate the signature of standard contracts by all parties.
 
 
 &bull; Store all working papers and signed documents in the corresponding archives, including the inclusion of any references and metadata.
 
 
 &bull; Draft, prepare and edit (under supervision of Legal and other senior members of the Contract Management team) documents such as Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Termination Letters, Novation Letters, Price Escalation notifications etc.
 
 
 &bull; Support with various administrative tasks as may be assigned.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Skills &amp; Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 
 Ideal skills
 
 
 
 
 &bull; Bachelor 's degree and hands-on experience in commercial contracts management and administration. Significant years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.
 
 
 &bull; Strong organizational, prioritization and time management skills.
 
 
 &bull; Energetic, proactive, attention to detail and a strong team player.
 
 
 &bull; Excellent communication skills with a professional and client-focused approach.
 
 
 &bull; Excellent command of spoken and written English.
 
 
 &bull; Experience with Microsoft office (Word, Excel, Outlook etc).
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Desired skills
 
 
 
 
 &bull; Proficiency in other languages (French and Italian) are desirable.
 
 
 &bull; Familiarity with IT tools such as Salesforce, SharePoint, Acrobat and Docusign CLM.
 
 
 &bull; Legal background will be a plus (no degree in Law is required)
 
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Contract Management Specialist

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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 </ul>
 
 
 
 Additional Information
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Relocation Assistance Provided:
 
 No
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Legal Entity Governance – Corporate Governance Specialist/Corporate Counsel

RATP Dev Mobility Cairo

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 Responsibilities/Duties
 
 
 
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 Ensure RDMC&rsquo;s operations and business transactions comply with applicable national &amp; international laws, regulations, and policies. (i.e.: SAPIN II).
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 Develop, implement, and manage corporate-wide compliance program based on risk-mapping.
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 Plan, implement and oversee corporate risk management programs.
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 Proactively audit processes, procedures &amp; on-going practices.
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 Review previous external audit findings, ensure the actions taken to address findings are being conducted appropriately and create return-on-experience/lesson learned.
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 Provide support for the enhanced due diligence process followed on risk assessment prior to account opening and provide decisions accordingly.
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 Coordinate with corporate compliance function and state regulators.
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 Oversee all tasks &amp; activities related to the conduction of internal control.
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 Ensure adherence to the code of conduct and business ethics.
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 Coordinate with HR to review received whistleblowing alerts, plan and implement actions needed.
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 Liaise with external auditors, corporate &amp; state regulator.
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 Create and coordinate proper reporting channels for compliance issues, draft and distribute company compliance communications.
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 Coordination and schedule required compliance training for employees at risk.
 
 
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 Profil De Candidat Recherch&eacute;
 
 
 
 
 ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE &amp; EXPERIENCE
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
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 BSc/BA in business administration or law.
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 Professional certification (i.e.: Certified Compliance &amp; Ethics Professional) is a plus.
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 Superior skills in Microsoft 365 applications (Excel, Word, Power Point, One Drive, Teams) as well as Microsoft Dynamics.
 
 
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 Knowledge
 
 
 
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 Legal requirements and controls.
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 Internal control &amp; auditing
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 Anti-corruption laws &amp; regulations
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 Familiarity with industry practices &amp; professional standards.
 
 
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 Experience
 
 
 
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 5-7 years of proven experience as a compliance officer within a multinational environment.
 
 
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 Desired Behaviors &amp; Experiences
 
 
 
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 Business acumen.
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 High attention to detail.
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 Superior communication skills.
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 Excellent leadership abilities.
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Compliance Officer

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