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GE Vernova

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 Job Description Summary
 
 
 
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 We are seeking an innovative and results driven Executive Counsel to oversee the legal entity governance and management of approximately 1,000 entities and a team of 10+ as part of GE Vernova&rsquo;s global organization. The successful candidate will provide strategic legal guidance and support to ensure compliance, mitigate risks across GE Vernova&rsquo;s legal entities, and help drive the transformation of the legal function through operational excellence, optimization of process efficiencies and utilization of talent.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Lead and manage a multi -jurisdictional team of 10+ governance counsels and specialists
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 Lead and manage the framework for the company's legal entities to ensure compliance with local laws and regulations.
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 Drive impactful, high value work through LEAN methodology and optimized processes to support Vernova&rsquo;s corporate functions and business segments effectively and efficiently.
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 Design, lead, and execute transformation programs that reimagine legal entity governance, leveraging digital solutions, process automation, and innovative operating models to accelerate efficiency, transparency, and value delivery across the global footprint.
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 Proactively identify and challenge legacy processes, driving adoption of new technologies and methodologies to enable step-change improvements in operational performance.
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 Act as a change champion, engaging stakeholders at all levels to foster a forward-thinking mindset and ensure successful implementation and adoption of transformation initiatives.
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 Lead legal entity aspects of complex M&amp;A transactions, joint ventures, and divestitures, including due diligence, integration, and post-closing entity management.
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 Develop and implement policies and procedures related to entity formation, dissolution, and maintenance.
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 Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including legal, commercial, finance, tax, compliance, and operations, to drive best practices in entity management.
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 Oversee corporate filings, board resolutions, and other entity-related documentation, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
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 Manage relationships with external legal counsel and service providers for specialized needs related to entity governance.
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 Monitor legislative and regulatory changes affecting legal entities and assess their impact on the organization.
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 Provide strategic legal advice to senior management regarding governance structures and risk management.
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 Conduct regular audits and assessments of entity compliance and governance practices.
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 Train and mentor junior legal staff, emphasizing cultural competency and inclusivity in leadership and contribute to the development of the legal department's knowledge base.
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 Utilize specific legal tech solutions, compliance management systems, and data analytics tools to enhance the governance and transformation processes.
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 Develop stakeholder engagement strategies to effectively navigate the complexities of legal entity governance in a global setting.
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 Oversee budget, resource allocation, and external counsel spend for the legal entity governance function.
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 Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory bodies, auditors, and other external stakeholders related to legal entities.
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 Champion a culture of integrity, ethical conduct, and continuous improvement within the legal governance team, including benchmarking against industry best practices.
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 Develop and execute succession planning and talent pipeline development initiatives for the legal governance team.
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 Lead crisis management and incident response activities related to legal entities, including regulatory investigations and post-incident reviews.
 
 
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Bachelor of law/Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and active bar membership in at least one common or civil law jurisdiction.
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 Minimum of 15+ years post qualification experience in corporate law, with a focus on legal entity governance, compliance, and management.
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 Strong understanding of corporate structures, governance principles, and regulatory requirements internationally.
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 Excellent analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
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 Proven ability to work effectively with diverse, multi-cultural and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment to manage and deliver results in complex cross-jurisdictional restructuring projects within tight deadlines
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 Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex legal concepts and practical solutions clearly to multi-functional/non-legal stakeholders.
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 Strong leadership skills with a commitment to fostering a collaborative work environment.
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 Strong understanding and drive for the adoption of technology tools, especially legal tech solutions, to achieve value for the organization.
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 Demonstrated experience in crisis management, M&amp;A, and external stakeholder engagement.
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 Experience in budgeting, resource management, and succession planning within a legal function.
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 Proven commitment to data privacy, information security, and ethical conduct.
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 Performance metrics will be measured through KPIs related to compliance, efficiency improvements, and stakeholder satisfaction.
 
 
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 Why Join Us?
 
 
 
 At GE Vernova, we value teamwork, innovation, and excellence. If you thrive in change management, unify teams, and can fundamentally reshape how people think and work, we invite you to apply and join our dynamic team!
 
 
 
 
 
 Additional Information
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Relocation Assistance Provided:
 
 No
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Executive Counsel – Legal Entity Governance Leader

Major, Lindsey & Africa

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 Legal Counsel, Group Family Office - Cairo
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Our client is a prestigious Family Office seeking to hire Legal Counsel. This is a newly created role, to be based in Cairo with a focus on supporting the Group&rsquo;s day-to-day operations.
 
 
 
 
 
 Key responsibilities include but are not limited to IP, licensing, third party content, litigation, AML, commercial transactional documentation, governance, real estate, tax and finance across diverse industry sectors and philanthropic endeavors.
 
 
 
 
 
 You must be qualified in England &amp; Wales with approximately 4-8 years of post-qualification experience in a UK law firm or a combination of UK law firm and in-house experience. This is a growth role and opportunity for an individual willing to further develop skills across all the position&rsquo;s requirements. You will be part of the Group&rsquo;s Legal Department benefiting from the same professional and educational training programs.
 
 
 
 
 
 A competitive compensation package is being offered with additional benefits such as relocation support, housing, bonus and benefits.
 
 
 
 
 
 Cairo is renowned for its vibrant expatriate community and provides various lifestyle options suitable for individuals and families alike.
 
 
 
 
 
 Interested candidates must send an updated CV (in word format). Please no calls. All suitable candidates will be contacted direct.
 
 
 
 
 
 Major, Lindsey &amp; Africa are a legal and compliance search firm exclusively retained to undertake this search. All applications and conversations are strictly confidential.
 
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Legal Counsel, Group Family Office - Cairo

Kellanova

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

Breadfast

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 Job Summary:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 As the
 
 Governmental and Public Affairs Senior Manager for Breadfast
 
 , you will lead the company&rsquo;s strategic engagement with government authorities, regulatory bodies, industry associations, and public audiences. You will be responsible for shaping policies, safeguarding business interests, and enhancing corporate reputation across FMCG, retail, and supply chain sectors. This role demands a proactive leader who can navigate complex regulatory environments, influence public policy, and steer external communications at a national and regional level.
 
 
 You will play a critical role in aligning governmental and public affairs strategies with the company's broader business objectives
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Government Relations &amp; Regulatory Strategy
 
 
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 Regulatory Intelligence &amp; Foresight
 
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 Oversee the monitoring and in-depth analysis of legislative and regulatory developments impacting manufacturing, labeling, distribution, retail operations, and supply chain logistics, managing the needed regulations/licenses related to FPs, warehouses Operations. Provide strategic insights and risk assessments to the Executive Committee.
 
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 Policy Advocacy &amp; Representation
 
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 Lead the development and execution of high-impact advocacy strategies, including lobbying initiatives, public consultations, and strategic partnerships. Represent the company in high-level government forums, policy discussions, and with influential industry associations.
 
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 Stakeholder Engagement &amp; Influence Building
 
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 Establish and nurture executive-level relationships with key government ministries, regulatory authorities, policy think-tanks, and trade bodies. Position the company as a thought leader and trusted partner in policy dialogues and sector reforms.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Public Affairs &amp; Corporate Reputation Management
 
 
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 Executive Communications &amp; Media Relations
 
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 Collaborate efficiently with Marcom and Legal team to review constantly, report all external communications related to regulatory issues, including press releases, executive speeches, and public statements, and support in advising on the content to be released in the event of crisis communication management strategies, ensuring swift, coordinated responses to reputational risks.
 
 
 
 
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 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) &amp; Sustainability Advocacy
 
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 Spearhead initiatives linking governmental relations with community engagement and sustainability agendas. Align CSR activities with public policy priorities (e.g., food safety, environmental standards, ethical supply chain practices).
 
 
 
 
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 Cross-Functional Leadership
 
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 Drive collaboration across Legal, Compliance, Operations, Marketing, and CSR teams to ensure integrated policy messaging and regulatory alignment across business units.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Leadership &amp; Strategic Scope
 
 
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 Act as a strategic advisor to the C-Suite on all governmental and regulatory matters impacting the business.
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 Develop and manage the Government Affairs budget, ensuring resource optimization.
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 Mentor and build a high-performing Government Affairs team to support business growth and regulatory preparedness.
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 Lead the development of internal governance frameworks for regulatory compliance and stakeholder engagement protocols.
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 Required Skills &amp; Competencies
 
 
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 Strategic Policy Leadership
 
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 Proven capability in developing and executing governmental affairs strategies that influence policy outcomes favorably.
 
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 Executive Stakeholder Management
 
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 Strong network within government institutions, regulatory bodies, industry associations, and media influencers.
 
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 Crisis Management &amp; Public Diplomacy
 
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 Exceptional ability to lead public affairs under pressure, manage crises, and safeguard corporate reputation while ensuring legal compliance.
 
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 Analytical &amp; Business Acumen
 
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 Skilled in assessing regulatory impacts on business operations and identifying strategic opportunities for advocacy.
 
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 Collaborative Leadership
 
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 Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams and fostering strong internal and external partnerships.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Education
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in law, Political Science, Public Policy, or related field.
 
 
 
 
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 Experience
 
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 Minimum of
 
 10 years of experience
 
 in Government Relations, Public Affairs, or Regulatory Strategy roles within FMCG, retail, manufacturing, or supply chain industries.
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 Demonstrated leadership in managing policy advocacy campaigns and direct engagement with high-ranking government officials and industry influencers.
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 Track record of managing crisis communications and public affairs at a corporate level.
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 Preferred
 
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 Experience in navigating complex regulatory frameworks within emerging markets.
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 Active involvement in national or regional industry networks and policy platforms.
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 Ideal Leadership Attributes:
 
 
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 Political Savviness &amp; Strategic Influence
 
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 Integrity &amp; Ethical Leadership
 
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 Resilient &amp; Adaptive under Pressure
 
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 Strong Communication &amp; Negotiation Skills
 
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 Visionary Approach to Public Affairs &amp; Sustainability
 
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Governmental & Public Affairs Senior Manager

SOCIALEYEZ

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 Are you passionate about commercial and contract compliance, corporate governance, and legal affairs? We are looking for a
 
 Compliance &amp; Governance Executive
 
 to join our team and help drive key compliance initiatives!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 Commercial and Contract Compliance:
 
 
 
 🔹 Assist in implementing and managing the contract compliance framework based on provided guidelines.
 
 
 🔹 Conduct regular audits to ensure adherence to the compliance framework and report findings to senior management.
 
 
 🔹 Review customer contracts to ensure the terms and conditions align with organizational goals and targets.
 
 
 🔹 Discuss and negotiate necessary amendments with client representatives to secure favorable terms while maintaining professional relationships.
 
 
 🔹 Stay updated on changes in legislation or industry practices that may impact commercial terms and compliance, advising relevant teams accordingly.
 
 
 🔹 Assist in the development of standardized contract templates and clauses to expedite the contract review and approval process, ensuring all templates are compliant with organizational guidelines.
 
 
 
 Corporate Governance:
 
 
 
 🔹 Maintain a directory of all legal documents and filings required by legal jurisdictions across UAE, Egypt &amp; KSA.
 
 
 🔹 Maintain the records of companies across these regions.
 
 
 🔹 Perform legal due diligence on contracts and business agreements.
 
 
 🔹 Conduct legal research and prepare necessary Board resolutions.
 
 
 🔹 Maintain Board minutes and manage Board meetings as required.
 
 
 🔹 Assist in group reorganization and simplification exercises.
 
 
 🔹 Maintain the shareholder register for all companies within the group.
 
 
 
 Requirements:
 
 
 
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 Education:
 
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law (English), Qualified/Part-qualified lawyer preferred
 
 
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 Experience:
 
 3+ years in legal affairs, corporate/commercial law
 
 
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 Languages:
 
 Fluent in English and Arabic (both written and spoken)
 
 
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 Skills:
 
 Strong knowledge of Excel, Word, and Outlook; excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Location :
 
 Sheraton AL-Matar , Cairo , Egypt
 
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Corporate Lawyer

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.
 
 
 
 Job Description
 
 
 
 
 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 Middle East countries and Saudi Arabia. The role reports to the Executive General Counsel in EAGM Zone and supports the Leadership Team in Middle East and Saudi Arabia (MESA).
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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 Middle East and Saudi Arabia for at least 10 years.
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 Arabic speaking
 
 
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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.
 
 
 
 
 
 Additional Information
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Relocation Assistance Provided:
 
 No
 
 
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MESA Senior Legal Counsel

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 48,000 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
 
 
 
 Senior Legal Counsel | Majid Al Futtaim Global Solutions | Legal
 
 
 
 
 
 
 ROLE SUMMARY
 
 
 
 The main purpose of the role is to manage the new upcoming mega projects (Tech, MSFT, etc&hellip;), to lead the shared services functions&rsquo; legal operation with the Operating Company legal departments and the usual legal operation works with a seniority level.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 ROLE PROFILE
 
 
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 Manage the day-to-day operations of the legal department &amp; provide legal guidance to GS teams
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 Be the focal point between Global solutions and other Operating Company legal functions
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 Support the Tech team with the upcoming projects
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 Manage the new legal digital projects (CMP and Shared folders)
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 Develop company policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance across all functions.
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 Excellent knowledge of reporting procedures and records management
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 REQUIREMENTS
 
 
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 An analytical mind able to manage the complexities of procedures and regulations
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 proven experience as legal and compliance professional
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 Working on tech mega projects
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 In-depth knowledge of corporate procedures and structure
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 Well adept and acquainted with legal drafting, review and negotiation
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 Identifying the needed are of development for the legal function needs
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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 from any country in the world for 30 days a year.
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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 50,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.
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