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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

Transmar

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 Job Description:
 
 
 
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 Draft &amp; review all types of contracts, agreements, and legal documents.
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 Advice on corporate governance matters, regulatory compliance, and company secretarial obligations as well as handling the groups General Assemblies &amp; BoD meetings
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 Prepare and update litigation &amp; claims reports
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 Conduct legal research and provide clear, practical legal advice to internal stakeholders
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 Monitor legislative and regulatory developments affecting the company.
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 Liaise with external legal counsel and regulatory authorities.
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 Carry out licensing procedures whenever required
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 Ensure internal policies are aligned with legal and regulatory standards.
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 Maintain corporate records and ensure compliance with statutory requirements
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 Conduct internal legal audits to ensure legal documentation and processes are in line with statutory requirements and best practice
 
 
 
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 Job Qualifications:
 
 
 
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 3-5 years of experience in corporate law, preferably in a corporate or international law firm environment.
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 Experience in various types of contracts, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance is essential. Experience in litigation is a plus.
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 Bachelor of Laws (LLB) is required. Must be licensed to practice law in Egypt.
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 Arabic Fluent
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 English Excellent
 
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Corporate Lawyer

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

Emirates NBD

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 Job Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 
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 MIS reporting for all units of Legal &amp; Company Secretary.
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 Managing the relationship with auditors (internal and external) and procurement.
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 Keeping the calendar of legal training up to date.
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 Administrating legal systems.
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 Translating minutes &amp; ensuring translation quality check for ENBD Group.
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 Processing AGM, Group Trade Licenses, MOAs &amp; POAs.
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 Boards and committees&rsquo; minutes taking and files preparations.
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 Responsibility of raising all empower/identity/IT requests.
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 Onboarding new joiners.
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 IT assets management and record keeping.
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 Updating the projects tracker regularly and accurately.
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 Managing a team of Legal administrators.
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 Principal responsibility of documents and record management.
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 Tracking supporting and recording projects lists and ensuring adherence to project timelines and delivery.
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 Monitor the application of the legal and corporate governance guidelines and highlight any breach.
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 Receiving and reviewing invoices, engagement letters and MSAs.
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 Monitor fee caps and highlights any deviation to the General Counsel.
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 Processing most of the group translation in house.
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 Minimum 5 to 7 years&rsquo; experience as business operations, project management and MIS reporting to Senior/Executive Management in a large local or an international institution.
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 Excellent knowledge of MS Office.
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Legal Operations Manager

Tagaddod

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 Licensing &amp; Regulatory Management
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 Manage and oversee all company licensing and regulatory processes, including new license applications, renewals, amendments, and cancellations
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 Liaise with governmental authorities, ministries, regulatory agencies, and industry bodies to ensure timely and accurate submission of all required documentation
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 Monitor and interpret new laws, regulations, and policy changes that may impact the company's licenses or regulatory standing
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 Maintain a comprehensive register of all company licenses and permits with validity dates and renewal timelines
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 Legal Advisory
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 Provide legal advice on corporate, regulatory, and administrative law matters affecting the company's operations
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 Review and draft regulatory filings, correspondence, and memoranda related to licensing procedures and compliance audits
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 Advise management on potential legal risks related to non-compliance or delayed renewals
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 Support new business initiatives by identifying applicable legal and regulatory requirements before launch
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 Corporate Governance &amp; Documentation
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 Prepare, review, and update company formation documents, corporate resolutions, and powers of attorney as needed for licensing and regulatory purposes
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 Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including service agreements, supply contracts, NDAs, and MoUs
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 Ensure compliance with company law requirements (such as filings before the Companies Register or equivalent authorities)
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 Support internal and external audits from regulatory authorities
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 Draft, review, and maintain corporate governance documents, including Board of Directors (BOD) resolutions, Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) and Ordinary General Meeting (OGM) minutes and invitations
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 Ensure all corporate actions comply with the Companies Law and are properly documented and filed with the competent authorities
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 Prepare and review powers of attorney (POAs) and oversee their notarization, legalization
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 Coordinate with auditors, notaries, and external legal advisors for corporate filings and registrations
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 Stakeholder &amp; Government Relations
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 Act as the company's legal representative in communications and meetings with regulatory authorities
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 Coordinate with internal departments (Operations, Finance, Compliance, HR, etc.) to ensure all regulatory prerequisites are satisfied before submission
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 Build and maintain professional relationships with key government offices and external legal advisors
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 Compliance &amp; Reporting
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 Develop and implement internal policies and procedures to ensure ongoing compliance with licensing and regulatory obligations
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 Prepare periodic compliance reports and updates for management and regulatory authorities
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 Provide internal training on legal and regulatory developments affecting the company's operations
 
 
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 Requirements
 
 
 
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 Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
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 Licensed to practice law in Egypt
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 Minimum 1 year of experience in corporate, licensing, or regulatory law, ideally with energy or waste management sectors
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 Proven experience in drafting contracts, BOD and shareholders' meeting documents (EGMs/OGMs), and dealing with regulatory authorities
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 Strong knowledge of corporate and commercial law, administrative law, and regulatory frameworks
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 Excellent legal drafting, communication, and negotiation skills in both English and Arabic
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 Deep understanding of corporate governance and regulatory compliance
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 Strong drafting and analytical skills
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 High attention to detail and organization
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 Ability to manage multiple legal and regulatory workflows under tight deadlines
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 Advise management and business units on contractual rights, obligations, and risk mitigation
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SOCIALEYEZ

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

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