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Majid Al Futtaim

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 BUSINESS INTRODUCTION
 
 
 
 Majid Al Futtaim Holding is the leading shopping mall, retail, communities, entertainment developer and operator in the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia regions. With over 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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Senior Legal Counsel

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

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

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

Siemens

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 Siemens Mobility (SMO) is the world&rsquo;s leading provider of mobility solutions that enable the efficient, safe, and environmentally friendly transport of people and goods&mdash;helping to improve the quality of everyday life for millions worldwide.
 
 
 Motivated by innovation, we develop intelligent solutions for the growing digitalization of the transport sector. Our offerings include rail vehicles, rail automation, road traffic management systems, rail electrification, and services.
 
 
 In Egypt, Siemens Mobility is delivering one of the country&rsquo;s first high-speed rail system. This landmark project, spanning approximately 2,000 kilometers, will connect 60 cities across Egypt, transforming transportation for both passengers and goods. Participating in this project could be a pivotal milestone in your career and a significant historical achievement for the region.
 
 
 Today, we are recruiting for a
 
 Legal Counsel
 
 to join our team in Egypt. This is an excellent career opportunity for professionals looking to join a truly international team in one of the biggest projects of Siemens Mobility.
 
 
 
 What are my responsibilities?
 
 
 
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 You will support the Senior Contract Manager in all contract management activities across the full project lifecycle.
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 You will be expected to draft, review, and negotiate contractual documents and amendments to protect Siemens Mobility&rsquo;s commercial interests.
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 You will provide strategic advice on legal and contractual matters during public procurement processes, project execution, and dispute resolution.
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 You will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders such as Legal, Project Management, and Procurement, as well as external clients, suppliers, and government entities.
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 You will proactively monitor contract performance, identify and mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and project-specific requirements.
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 You will prepare, submit, and defend claims (e.g., delay, disruption, and extension of time), and participate in negotiations and pre-litigation processes.
 
 
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 What do I need to qualify for this job?
 
 
 
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 You hold a bachelor&rsquo;s degree in law (preferred) or Engineering, with a strong understanding of contractual principles.
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 You bring 5-7 years of professional experience in contract management, legal advisory, or a related function within large-scale projects.
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 You have in-depth knowledge of contract law, commercial terms, and dispute resolution processes.
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 You are confident in drafting and negotiating complex contracts, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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 You are proficient in working with cross-functional and multicultural teams and are comfortable engaging with both internal and external stakeholders.
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 Experience with contract management tools is a plus.
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 Fluency in English and Arabic is required.
 
 
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 What else do I need to know?
 
 
 
 As a world leader in developing and producing the most advanced technologies, we improve lives and further human achievements worldwide, while also protecting the climate - all thanks to our employees. Working with us, you have the foundation to develop personally and professionally. We give you the chance to do something significant, that benefits society and human progress. We give you the chance to create a difference.
 
 
 At Siemens we are always challenging ourselves to build a better future. We need the most innovative and diverse Digital Minds to develop tomorrow &lsquo;s reality. Find out more about the Digital world of Siemens here: www.siemens.com/careers/digitalminds
 
 
 Diversity at Siemens is our source of creativity and innovation. Having different types of talent and experiences makes us more ambitious and better prepared to respond successfully to the demands of the Society. Therefore, we value the candidates that reflect the Diversity that we enjoy in our Company. Please find more information at www.siemens.com
 
 
 We are looking forward to receiving your online application.
 
 
 Please note: Only complete applications can be considered in the selection process.
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Legal Counsel @Siemens Mobility Egypt

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

Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

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 Who We Are
 
 
 Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact.
 
 
 To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures&mdash;and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive.
 
 
 What You'll Do
 
 
 Associate Legal Counsel &ndash; Commercial Contracting Is Expected To Be a Seasoned And Skilled Lawyer, Able To Independently Address The Full Range Of Global Legal Issues Facing BCG And With a Particular Expertise In All Aspects Of Commercial Contracting. Among Other Things, You Will
 
 
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 Be a fully integrated member of BCG&rsquo;s Global Legal Team, with a focus on commercial matters, commercial risk identification, and internal process improvement, focusing primarily on the Middle East and Africa;
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 Serve as a champion of BCG contracting and risk management standards;
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 Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including global master services agreements, licensing agreements, subcontractor and partnership agreements, and nondisclosure agreements;
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 Be experienced in quickly and independently drafting legal documents;
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 Implement and help to develop and champion BCG contracting and other policies and processes and provide assistance to seek approvals on deviations of contract or other policies;
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 While the geographic focus is primarily the Middle East and Africa, you may be asked to provide general counsel and advice across the full range of legal issues facing one of the world&rsquo;s leading multinational professional services organizations;
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 Provide general counseling and management of a full spectrum of business and legal issues, which, in addition to licensing and intellectual property matters, may include transaction structuring and support, data protection, competition law and trade regulations, and conflicts of interests;
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 Identify risks and issues, suggesting alternative solutions;
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 Team successfully across BCG and integrate fully into BCG&rsquo;s Global Legal Team to resolve or support resolution of complex legal issues;
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 Act as bridge and point of contact between functions and business for resolving legal issues;
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 Contribute to developing and maintaining Legal Team know-how and templates;
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 Perform other duties as assigned or required.
 
 
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 YOU&rsquo;RE GOOD AT
 
 
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 Excellent written and oral communication skills;
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 An important part of the position is a responsive and pragmatic approach to responding to ad hoc requests from the business;
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 Superior analytical skills and creative problem-solving ability, with an appreciation for striking a practical balance between business and legal objectives;
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 Talent for absorbing new skill sets and areas of expertise quickly and comfortably and the flexibility to deal with a diverse international set of clients and advisors;
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 A team player;
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 A technology and new ways of working adopter;
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 The ability to quickly comprehend complex sets of laws and regulations and interpret those laws within the context of BCG&rsquo;s global policies; and
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 A positive, dynamic, client-focused approach to legal practice.
 
 
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 What You'll Bring
 
 
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 3-4 years of commercial contracting experience with international exposure;
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 2+ years with a reputable law firm preferable; prior relevant in-house experience preferred; prior experience in the public sector a plus.
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 Arabic and English fluency (both written and spoken); other languages a plus.
 
 
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 Who You'll Work With
 
 
 BCG&rsquo;s Global Legal function is a critical element in the firm&rsquo;s management infrastructure. It acts as both a trusted advisor to management and an activist agent of change. It is a global community of collaborative professionals with an immutable commitment to excellence.
 
 
 Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.
 
 
 BCG is an E - Verify Employer. Click here for more information on E-Verify.
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Associate Legal Counsel - Commercial Law

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