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Converge

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 We&rsquo;re partnering with a top-tier multinational FMCG company to hire a Head of Legal to lead legal operations across Africa. This is a strategic leadership role offering the chance to shape the legal framework, support sustainable growth, and guide commercial decision-making across diverse markets.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 What You&rsquo;ll Do
 
 
 
 
 Strategic Contracting &amp; Commercial Support
 
 
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 Establish and oversee a robust contract management framework for suppliers, distributors, and partners
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 Lead negotiations and review of agreements spanning distribution, agriculture, and commercial contracts
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 Ensure contracts are properly executed, stored, and managed to minimise risk
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 Brand, Marketing &amp; IP Advisory
 
 
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 Provide guidance on marketing campaigns, product launches, and IP protection
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 Ensure business activities comply with local and regional trademark, copyright, and advertising regulations
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 Agriculture &amp; Sustainability Initiatives
 
 
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 Support legal aspects of agricultural operations, including land use, farming agreements, and supplier relationships
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 Partner with the business to implement sustainable practices and ESG initiatives
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 Governance &amp; Compliance Leadership
 
 
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 Maintain and enhance corporate governance standards across the region
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 Develop compliance programs covering anti-corruption, data privacy, and competition regulations
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 Conduct audits, risk assessments, and training to ensure adherence to policies
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 Dispute Management &amp; Labour Advisory
 
 
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 Lead the resolution of commercial disputes through negotiation, mediation, or litigation
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 Provide legal advice on employment contracts, labour relations, and regulatory requirements in Egypt
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 Team Leadership &amp; Functional Oversight
 
 
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 Manage and mentor a small in-house legal team, providing coaching and career development
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 Partner with senior leadership to ensure the legal function is aligned with business strategy and growth objectives
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 Own the budget and operational efficiency of the legal department
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 Who You Are
 
 
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 Law graduate with a Master&rsquo;s degree (LLM or equivalent)
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 10+ years&rsquo; experience in legal roles within multinational FMCG, consumer goods, or manufacturing companies
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 Strong background in contract management, compliance, corporate governance, regulatory affairs, and sustainability projects
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 In-depth knowledge of Egyptian law, with familiarity with legal frameworks across African markets
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 Fluent in English &amp; Arabic (additional languages are an advantage)
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 Proven negotiator and strategic advisor, capable of influencing stakeholders at all levels
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 If your experience aligns with the requirements above, we invite you to apply by submitting an updated CV.
 
 
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Head of Legal

instashop

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 About instashop
 
 
 
 
 
 
 instashop, headquartered in Dubai, is the leading online local marketplace in the UAE and Egypt Since joining the Delivery Hero family in 2020, the global leader in online food delivery and q-commerce, instashop has been setting the standard for excellence and convenience in the region.
 
 
 With a dynamic and motivated team fueled by passion and innovation, every day at instashop is an opportunity for growth and success. We champion inclusivity, diversity and collaboration, creating an environment where everyone&rsquo;s achievements are celebrated and where success is the only way forward. As we continue to grow, our team keeps expanding across the UAE, Egypt and Greece, and we&rsquo;re always on the lookout for new talents to join us on our success journey.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About the Role
 
 
 
 As a Legal Manager &ndash; Egypt, you will be responsible for overseeing all legal matters and ensuring that the company complies with the legal and regulatory framework in Egypt. In this role, you will support both talabat and instashop, providing expert counsel that enables business growth while safeguarding compliance and mitigating risks. Reporting into talabat&rsquo;s Regional Legal Dept, you will also lead and mentor the local legal team in Egypt, manage external stakeholders, and ensure alignment between legal strategies and business objectives.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Day-to-Day Responsibilities
 
 
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 Providing strategic legal guidance to senior management on corporate governance, compliance, commercial contracts, and litigation
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 Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, ensuring they align with Egyptian laws and the company&rsquo;s interests
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 Ensuring adherence to Egyptian legal requirements, including corporate, labor, tax, and data privacy regulations
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 Identifying and mitigating legal risks, advising on business decisions, and developing risk strategies
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 Managing legal disputes, arbitrations, and settlements to minimize business impact
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 Advising on employee contracts, workplace policies, and compliance with labor laws
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 Ensuring compliance with corporate governance practices and supporting restructuring activities
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 Leading and mentoring the legal department, ensuring high standards and professional development
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 Managing relationships with external law firms, consultants, and regulatory bodies
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 Advising on commercial opportunities and aligning legal strategy with business objectives
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 Key Qualifications
 
 
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 Law degree (Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s) and valid license to practice in Egypt
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 7+ years of experience in corporate/commercial law, with proven leadership in a legal role
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 Knowledge of the e-commerce, tech, or digital sector is a plus
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 What You Will Bring
 
 
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 Strong team leadership and mentoring capabilities
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 Excellent problem-solving and communication skills in both Arabic and English
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 A strategic mindset, in-depth legal knowledge, and a proactive approach to risk management
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 The ability to align legal strategies with business goals and support cross-functional initiatives
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Legal Manager

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

Sandoz Egypt

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 Job Description
 
 
 
 
 Major accountabilities:
 
 
 
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 Support the leadership team in embedding a culture of ethics, risk &amp; compliance across Sandoz.
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 Support Sandoz Leaders, Operational Managers and Associates to do what&rsquo;s right by conducting business ethically and in full alignment with the values of the organization.
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 Support Sandoz Leaders in creating an environment where all associates feel safe to speak up and feel protected from retaliation.
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 Establish appropriate risk management, internal controls and monitoring to prevent, detect and respond to unlawful and unethical behavior.
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 Support the business to identify, categorize and manage their key risks.
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 Support the business and functions to ensure we are operating in compliance with local laws &amp; regulations, and internal policies &amp; guidelines.
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 Empower the ethical decision-making framework, which will serve as a trigger for associates and teams to be aware of their potential biases and enhance the quality of their decision-making.
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 Implement, maintain and monitor Sandoz compliance framework. The local compliance program ensures the continuous promotion of ethical business conduct for all business sectors, following the company&rsquo;s compliance standards as well as local codes and regulations.
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 Establish value based compliance standards based on internal policies and guidelines / implementing procedures (P3 policies , CoE, Speak-up, Anti-Bribery (AB), Conflict of Interest ) and on applicable local laws and regulations incl. ME pharma industry code, where applicable.
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 Have in-depth knowledge of Healthcare compliance and act as a trusted advisor and business partner for local colleagues in all functions. You provide guidance at for all compliance related matters including leadership team.
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 Design and conduct educational and training programs to create and increase awareness about our compliance standards and to prevent and mitigate possible compliance risks for our business sectors.
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 Develop local compliance processes and SOPs for relevant policies.
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 Continually provide advice and guidance to the business on compliance topics and challenges.
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 Advise country management on legal and compliance related topics and compliance aspects of major initiatives.
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 Actively participate in legal and Compliance Meetings and share best practices.
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 Support Sandoz Legal &amp; Compliance Head in the identification and realization of cross-divisional synergies.
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 Knowledge about the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) aspect. Inform country leadership and Sandoz Compliance Head on identified compliance risks. Align compliance risk mitigation plan with management.
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 Follow up on the implementation and results of the monitoring activities of the top Country Compliance Risks.
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 Conduct P3/core self-assessments spot checks.
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 Ensure allegations of misconduct are reported in a timely manner to the speak up office.
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 Manage investigations, ensuring compliance with laws and regulatory protocols and supporting SpeakUp case investigations.
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 Conduct field monitoring to events and standard events and report results to management.
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 Provide legal support for all E-CORE/P3 related contracts and act as legal business partners to relevant departments in the initiation of new marketing and promotional concepts.
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 Support compliance monitoring and ensure that all legal contracts comply with Sandoz&rsquo;s ethical and regulatory standards.
 
 
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 What You&rsquo;ll Bring To The Role
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in law
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 Solid, hands-on experience in Compliance is essential
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 7+ years of progressive experience, including 3+ years in a managerial role &mdash; preferably within the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry
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 Professional certification in Compliance, Risk Management, or Audit is preferred (e.g., CCEP, CRMA, or similar)
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 Demonstrated experience across a broad spectrum of compliance areas, including audit readiness, risk management, investigations, and corporate governance
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 Proven legal expertise, including contract drafting, negotiation, regulatory advisory, and risk analysis
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 Strong analytical, advisory, and communication skills &mdash; able to guide cross-functional teams on complex legal and compliance matters and provide actionable, business-oriented solutions
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 A collaborative team player with the ability to coordinate across departments and manage diverse stakeholders
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 Ability to navigate and thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments with shifting priorities
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 Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to drive a culture of compliance by promoting standards and codes across the organization
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 Fluent in English (spoken and written)
 
 
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 Why Sandoz?
 
 
 Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, provided more than 900 million patient treatments across 100+ countries in 2024 and while we are proud of this achievement, we have an ambition to do more!
 
 
 With investments in new development capabilities, production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships, we have the opportunity to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably.
 
 
 Our momentum is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who, in return for applying their skills experience an agile and collegiate environment with impactful, flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and where personal growth is supported!
 
 
 Join us!
 
 
 
 Commitment To Diversity &amp; Inclusion
 
 
 
 We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.
 
 
 
 #Sandoz
 
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Legal & Compliance Manager

Kraft Heinz

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

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 We help the world run better
 
 
 
 At SAP, we enable you to bring out your best. Our company culture is focused on collaboration and a shared passion to help the world run better. How? We focus every day on building the foundation for tomorrow and creating a workplace that embraces differences, values flexibility, and is aligned to our purpose-driven and future-focused work. We offer a highly collaborative, caring team environment with a strong focus on learning and development, recognition for your individual contributions, and a variety of benefit options for you to choose from.
 
 
 SAP is looking for a commercial lawyer to support all legal matters affecting the SAP business and the legal team in the Middle East and Africa region based in cairo.
 
 
 As a lawyer, you will work as a member of the SAP Middle East and Africa team and will be based in the SAP offices in Cairo, Egypt. The required legal advice will range across cloud, software licensing and consulting contracts, and general legal topics. You will be part of the Middle East and Africa legal team and as part of the SAP Global Legal. You will work closely with the SAP regional entities and the regional legal team.
 
 
 This role reports to the Head of the Middle East and Africal Legal team.
 
 
 
 The Successful Candidate Will
 
 
 
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 Act as the primary negotiator for commercial contracts with SAP customers and partners and provide trusted legal advice to SAP&rsquo;s management and teams.
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 Ensure that company business strategies are applied in recognition of legal implications and risks.
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 Ensure that all contracts are in compliance with SAP&rsquo;s legal, contractual and business processes and policies.
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 Report legal disputes, legal aspects of customer escalations, and interact with outside counsel as necessary.
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 Contribute to the overall success of SAP&rsquo;s business and be recognised as a business partner with an understanding of SAPs business objectives and cloud strategy.
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 Build strong stakeholder relationships and partner with account executives and sales managers and the wider SAP team such as Finance, Commercial and Revenue Recognition.
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 Work closely with the SAP&rsquo;s Office of Ethics &amp; Compliance, and ensure an appropriate level of internal governance is in place in relation to transactions and other business activities.
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 Work closely with the government affairs team, and ensure legal review of all updates to the relevant laws and regulation in the region and assess anad report any risks to SAP business.
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 Understand and work according to the commercial pressures of a sales business in a high-pressure environment.
 
 
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 Qualifications, Experience And Skills
 
 
 
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 A qualified lawyer with excellent working knowledge of Contract and IT Laws with between 5-7 years of experience.
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 Fluent in Arabic and English. French language is a plus.
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 Excellent communication, negotiation and drafting skills.
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 IT and IP legal experience.
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 Working knowledge of Data Privacy and Data Protection Laws such as GDPR and PDPLs.
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 Experience in negotiating commercial contracts with customers/partners.
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 Works well with the other regional lawyers who are expected to support and operate as a team.
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 Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and cope well with pressure (including quarter end pressures).
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 Works independently and creatively (whilst keeping critical stakeholders informed), collaborates well with different parts of the global organisation and responds effectively to SAP&rsquo;s sales and management teams.
 
 
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 Bring out your best
 
 
 
 SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.
 
 
 
 We win with inclusion
 
 
 
 SAP&rsquo;s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone &ndash; regardless of background &ndash; feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better and more equitable world.
 
 
 SAP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team: Careers@sap.com
 
 
 For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy. Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.
 
 
 
 EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
 
 
 
 Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
 
 
 Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.
 
 
 Requisition ID: 432408 | Work Area: Administration | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: .
 
 
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