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Junior Legal Associate (Corporate Governance)

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 and English (proficiency in French would be an advantage)
 
 
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 Desired Characteristics
 
 
 
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 Experience in legal entity corporate governance and company secretarial duties, legal form management, and other services related to providing legal functions to a large corporation.
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 Demonstrated ability collaborating with cross-functional teams
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 Demonstrated experience performing Legal Research, analyzing and recommending solutions on issues of legal entity governance
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 Good legal report writing skills
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 Strong understanding and application of current AI utilization for process transformation including technology platforms used by Legal Operations (e.g. BOX, Smartsheet WF, Diligent etc.)
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 Strong oral and written communications skills
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 Strong interpersonal skills
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 Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint and Word)
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 Strong ability to interview GE Vernova internal customers to assess needs
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 Strong ability to work within a global, diverse team environment
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 Experience working on legal technology/legal operations projects and other business process improvement projects (preference for candidates with practical experience on Kaizen improvement for large corporations)
 
 
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 Additional Information
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Relocation Assistance Provided:
 
 No
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Legal Entity Governance – Corporate Governance Specialist/Corporate Counsel

China Mobile International Limited

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 Job Summary:
 
 
 
 The Associate Legal Counsel will support the legal team in providing legal services across the MENA region, ensuring compliance with local laws, regulations, and internal policies. This role involves handling commercial contracts, regulatory matters, and providing legal advice related to telecommunications, corporate governance, and business operations in the region. The ideal candidate will work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including government authorities, and support strategic initiatives and risk management.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Contract Management
 
 : Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements, primarily focusing on tech wholesale services, network procurement, IT solutions, marketing, and general procurement (e.g., software installation, licenses, and support).
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 Regulatory Affairs
 
 : Handle local and international regulatory matters, including telecommunications licensing, statutory filings, and liaison with regulators.
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 Internal Advisory
 
 : Advise teams on contract status, policies, and standards, ensuring alignment with company procedures.
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 Process Improvement
 
 : Support the optimization of contracting processes and compliance frameworks.
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 Stakeholder Collaboration
 
 : Provide legal support across compliance, finance, operations, and business development for regional projects.
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 Documentation
 
 : Refine legal templates, playbooks, and training materials; manage contract and agreement archives.
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 Legal Research
 
 : Conduct research and provide regulatory analysis.
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 Ad-hoc Assignments
 
 : Participate in additional projects as required.
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 Qualifications &amp; Experience Requirements:
 
 
 
 
 
 Education:
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law (LL.B) in Common Law or equivalent.
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 Bar admission in one of the MENA countries or an international jurisdiction are a plus.
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 Experience:
 
 
 
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 Minimum of 7 years of experience in a legal role, preferably within the telecommunications, technology, or related industries. Experience in telecommunications regulatory affairs is a merit.
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 Experience working in multiple jurisdictions across the MENA region is highly desirable.
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 Skills &amp; Competencies:
 
 
 
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 Strong understanding of corporate and commercial law, especially in the telecom sector.
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 Excellent contract drafting, negotiation, and dispute resolution skills.
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 Familiarity with regulatory frameworks in MENA countries, particularly in telecom licensing and compliance.
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 Strong interpersonal and communication skills and to interact with internal and external stakeholders.
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 Ability to manage multiple legal matters in a fast-paced, international environment.
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 Good command of English. Arabic literacy is a must.
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 Willingness to travel across the region as required.
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 Other Requirements:
 
 
 
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 Ability to work independently while coordinating closely with the legal and business teams at the regional and global levels.
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 High degree of professional ethics and integrity.
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 Self-motivated, attention to details with strong sense of responsibility
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Associate Legal Counsel

The HEINEKEN Company

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

Khazna

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 About Khazna
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Khazna
 
 
 launched in 2020 with a mission to improve the financial well-being of the underbanked across the Middle East by providing access to convenient, effective and secure smartphone-based financial services. In the next phase of its journey,
 
 
 Khazna
 
 
 is looking to continue scaling up its operations in Egypt and Saudi Arabia.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Position Summary
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The
 
 
 General Counsel
 
 
 will be the most senior legal officer within Khazna, reporting directly to the CEO and advising the Company&rsquo;s Directors. This Executive-level role is responsible for overseeing all legal, compliance, and regulatory matters for the company.
 
 
 
 The ideal candidate is a strategic, business-minded lawyer with expertise in banking, financial services, and lending regulations across Egypt (FRA and CBE) and KSA (SAMA). They should be capable of leading and supervising a regional team and possess a hands-on approach, while working closely with both internal legal staff and external counsel to navigate a complex and rapidly evolving regulatory environment.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Strategic Legal Counsel:
 
 
 
 
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 Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO, executive team, and Board of Directors on all legal matters, business strategy, and risk management.
 
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 Corporate Governance &amp; Transactions:
 
 
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 Manage corporate governance matters, including board and committee meetings and corporate secretarial duties.
 
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 Provide legal guidance and support for strategic transactions, including fundraising rounds, mergers and acquisitions (M&amp;A), potential listing (IPO), and corporate structure.
 
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 Regulatory &amp; Compliance:
 
 
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 Oversee all legal and regulatory compliance, ensuring the company adheres to FRA (consumer finance) and CBE (payments) directives and regulations in Egypt.
 
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 Act as the primary point of contact for and manage relationships with regulatory bodies in Egypt and KSA (consumer micro finance license).&nbsp;
 
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 Partner closely with all functions and team leaders to provide proactive legal advice on the development and launch of new products and features, ensuring they are compliant and mitigate legal risk.
 
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 Commercial Legal Support:
 
 
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 Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of complex commercial agreements including joint ventures and first-to-market partnerships with private and public sector entities.
 
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 Maintain a robust contract review, signing, and archiving process with counterparties.
 
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 Supervise any litigation or disputes and coordinate with relevant stakeholders within the group to reach resolution.
 
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 Team Leadership:
 
 
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 Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing legal and compliance team, fostering a culture of collaboration, integrity, and excellence.
 
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 Manage and optimize relationships and legal spend with external counsel.
 
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 
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 Law degree, with active membership in good standing with the Egyptian Bar Association preferred.
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 8&ndash;10 years of legal experience, including senior in-house leadership roles within fintech, financial services, or large corporate organizations.
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 Strong knowledge of consumer financial and payments regulations is preferred.
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 Proven success in fast-paced, high-growth environments.
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 Exceptional ability to balance legal risk with business objectives and commercial realities.
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 Strong leadership and people management skills, with demonstrated experience in building and scaling teams.
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 Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate complex legal issues for diverse stakeholders.
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 Strategic thinker with a proactive, hands-on approach to problem-solving.
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 Experience in corporate governance and strategic transactions (e.g., IPOs, fundraising rounds&mdash;equity and/or debt, M&amp;A) is a plus.
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General Counsel

Cartona

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

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

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