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legal entity governance corporate governance specialist corporate counsel

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, English, and French languages.
 
 
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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

WhiteCrow Research

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 About WhiteCrow
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We are global talent research, insight, and sourcing specialists with offices in the UK, USA, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Dubai, and India. Our international reach has helped us to understand and penetrate specialist markets at a global level. In addition to this, our service is also extended to complement our client&rsquo;s in-house talent acquisition teams.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About our client
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Our client vision is to be the world&rsquo;s best performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the full potential of their differentiated brands.
 
 
 
 
 
 Powered by their strategy to Differentiate, Drive &amp; Deliver, they are a leading company in global snacking, international cereal and noodles, and North America frozen foods, with iconic, world-class brands and strong underlying growth momentum and profitability.
 
 
 Our client purpose is to create better days and a place at the table for everyone through their trusted foods brands.
 
 
 
 
 
 As part of this purpose, they are committed to advancing sustainable &amp; equitable access to food by creating Better Days for 4 billion people by the end of 2030.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About the role
 
 
 
 
 
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 We are seeking a qualified and experienced Corporate Legal Counsel to join our Legal team in Egypt.
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 This middle management role supports corporate legal operations across Egypt and support MENAT region, with a focus on contract management, governance, regulatory compliance, and internal advisory.
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 The successful candidate will report directly to the Head of Legal and act as a legal business partner to internal stakeholders.
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 As a Corporate Legal Counsel, you will be responsible for...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Corporate and Regional Support
 
 
 
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 Assisting in reviewing corporate processes and documentation within Egypt.
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 Supporting legal coordination and compliance efforts across the MENAT region.
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 Maintaining and updating corporate records and filings in accordance with internal and regulatory requirements.
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 Supporting corporate secretarial functions across the region and ensure timely documentation.
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 Contract Management and Documentation
 
 
 
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 Drafting, reviewing, and revising legal documents including but not limited to contracts, NDAs, service agreements, B2B/B2C agreements, and purchase orders.
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 Collaborating with internal teams and external counsel to ensure contractual terms meet legal and business objectives.
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 Maintaining organized records of executed agreements and develop standardized templates.
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 Governance and Compliance
 
 
 
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 Assisting in implementing internal governance policies and monitor compliance.
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 Conducting legal research and support risk assessments related to business decisions.
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 Identifying 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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 Providing clear explanations of legal terms and obligations to internal stakeholders.
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 Providing legal opinion and consultations to internal stakeholders.
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 Acting as a liaison between the legal department and other business units.
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 Preparing legal summaries and reports for senior legal review.
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 Regulatory and Governmental Affairs
 
 
 
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 Supporting corporate matters including GAFI documentation and authentication processes.
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 Liaising with governmental authorities regarding licensing and regulatory compliance.
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 Ensuring adherence to company HSE policies and contribute to legal compliance in risk assessments.
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 Handling external law firms and corporate secretariate work and have the ability to draft bilingual OGMs, EGMs and BoDs.
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 What you already have...
 
 
 
 
 
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 Bachelor of Law (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) with a minimum grade of &ldquo;Good&rdquo;.
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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

MAGRABi Retail Group

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 JOB PURPOSE
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The Lead &ndash; Legal Affairs &amp; Compliance provides advanced legal support across all MAGRABi entities within the region. The role ensures effective legal risk management, delivers high-quality legal advice to business units, and supports the implementation of standardized legal processes, templates, and governance frameworks. This position plays a central role in contract negotiation, corporate documentation, and the development of a unified regional legal function.
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications and Education:
 
 
 
 
 
 &bull; Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in law from a recognized university.
 
 
 &bull; Master&rsquo;s degree in law or relevant certification (preferred).
 
 
 &bull; Admitted to the bar in Egypt.
 
 
 &bull; Excellent legal drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
 
 
 &bull; Strong understanding of corporate governance and regulatory requirements.
 
 
 &bull; Familiarity with legal archiving systems and contract management processes.
 
 
 &bull; Proficiency in MS Office; exposure to legal automation tools is an advantage.
 
 
 &bull; Fluent in Arabic and English (written and spoken).
 
 
 
 
 
 Experience:
 
 
 
 
 
 &bull; 7-9 years of post-qualification legal experience.
 
 
 &bull; Strong background in corporate, commercial, and contracts law.
 
 
 &bull; M&amp;A experience is a plus.
 
 
 &bull; Experience supporting multinational or multi-country operations.
 
 
 &bull; Proven experience handling external counsel and litigation coordination.
 
 
 &bull; Experience in corporate governance, statutory compliance, and regulatory dealings.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
 
 
 
 
 
 
 &bull; Draft, review, and negotiate complex and high-value contracts to protect the company&rsquo;s commercial and legal interests.
 
 
 &bull; Prepare and manage corporate documentation, including PoAs, shareholder records, board resolutions, and filings, to ensure compliance with governance standards.
 
 
 &bull; Provide comprehensive legal advice to business units on corporate, commercial, and operational matters to minimize risk and support informed decisions.
 
 
 &bull; Support litigation and dispute resolution, coordinating with external counsel to ensure efficient case management.
 
 
 &bull; Develop and maintain standard legal templates, policies, and workflows to enhance consistency across the region.
 
 
 &bull; Mentor the Executive &ndash; Legal Affairs &amp; Compliance, ensuring effective task execution, proper
 
 
 documentation, and structured archiving.
 
 
 &bull; Support M&amp;A and restructuring matters, including due diligence, regulatory filings, and integration processes.
 
 
 &bull; Prepare regular legal, compliance, and risk reports for the Senior Legal Manager to assist in strategic decision-making.
 
 
 &bull; Support regional legal matters as assigned to ensure alignment across all MAGRABi countries and contribute to the unified regional legal function.
 
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Lead - Legal Affairs & Compliance

Junior Legal Associate (Corporate Governance)

Hikma Pharmaceuticals

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 Job description:
 
 
 
 
 Duties &amp; Responsibilities:
 
 
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 To draft, review, and negotiate all type of legal contracts for both internal and external parties in a timely manner while ensuring the inclusion of all relevant information and supporting documentation, and provide recommendation and abide by the MENA general legal framework.
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 To advise and provide legal opinions on all legal issues in Egypt and review and build all needed legal policies and SOPs and update them continuously.
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 Corporate Governance: &nbsp;To draft and review resolutions and follow up with the relevant authorities in this regard and maintain a correct legal status for all Hikma entities in Egypt with such governmental bodies.
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 To implement the day-to-day operations assigned for the department to ensure compliance with the established standards and procedures.
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 To interact and communicate with external parties, encompassing legal advisors and ministries, and to follow up on legal issues and cases. In addition, to manage, supervise and follow up on all litigation cases with external law firms, and to represent Hikma before courts and/or all relevant authorities when needed and to follow up on all legal governmental affairs and monitor and review all IP legal issues in Egypt.
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 To advise on all regulatory and legal matters and coordinate with the internal departments within Hikma to safeguard Hikma&rsquo;s rights and legal stance.
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 Maintain a strong physical and electronic filing system and supervise the archiving process continuously.
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 Administer and manage contracts and ensure proper implementation.
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 Participate in internal investigations.
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 To assist the MENA General Counsel in special projects, mergers &amp; acquisitions.
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 To manage and supervise the activities and work of subordinates to ensure that all their work is carried out in an efficient manner and in compliance with the set policies, processes, and procedures.
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 To follow all relevant Legal policies, processes, and standard operating procedures so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
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 To carry out due diligence for acquisitions and new business.
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 To assist in the preparation and the development of the budget, and to monitor expenditures and financial performance versus budget.
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 Participating in the establishment of strategies, policies and goals for the Legal Department in coordination with the MENA General Counsel.
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 Qualifications:
 
 
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 B. Sc. of Law degree (English Section is a must &ndash; French section is a plus) and license to practice law. (M.A degree in law is a plus)
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 A minimum of 9+ years of relevant experience at a top law firm and/or in-house.
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 Fluency in Arabic, English (French is a plus).
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 Experience in drafting and negotiating complex agreements.
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 Detail-oriented, resourceful with excellent follow-through skills, and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
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 Strong intercultural, communication and problem-solving skills.
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 Experience in the pharmaceutical industry is preferred.
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Senior Legal Counsel

Al-Futtaim

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 FSSC Process &amp; Compliance Analyst
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Company: Al-Futtaim &ndash; FSSC (Finance Shared Services Center)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Overview of the Role
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The FSSC Process &amp; Compliance Analyst plays a critical role in enabling secure, reliable, and scalable documentation governance across all FSSC towers. This role ensures strong process standards, audit readiness, and compliance through effective evidence management, SOP development, and control framework maintenance. The analyst partners closely with Group Finance, Treasury, IT, Legal, and Audit to drive operational excellence, enhance documentation quality, and strengthen adherence to internal policies.
 
 
 Reporting to the Process &amp; Compliance Manager, this role supports business continuity by driving structured governance, digital enablement, and high-quality, audit-ready operations.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 What You Will Do
 
 
 
 
 Platform Design &amp; Process Governance
 
 
 
 
 
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 Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to design a secure, scalable document storage and evidence management platform.
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 Contribute to project timelines, milestone tracking, and risk assessments.
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 Ensure alignment of platform features with compliance, usability, and scalability requirements.
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 Document Control &amp; Evidence Management
 
 
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 Define and maintain consistent taxonomy and metadata standards across all FSSC documentation.
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 Govern mandatory fields, naming conventions, and filing SLAs, and lead clean-up campaigns when required.
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 Enable mailbox ingestion, auto-indexing, and digital workflows to minimize manual handling.
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 Monitor expiry-triggered documents (contracts, licenses, KYC) and ensure timely renewals.
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 Coordinate with finance, operations, and compliance teams to validate and maintain complete and accurate document sets.
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 Audit Readiness &amp; Control Assurance
 
 
 
 
 
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 Maintain a real-time audit pack, documentation tracker, and control repository.
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 Coordinate with GIAD to support audits and respond to recommendations.
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 Drive remediation actions, root-cause analysis, and continuous strengthening of preventive controls.
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 SOP Development, Training &amp; Change Management
 
 
 
 
 
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 Develop, refine, and maintain SOPs covering document capture, indexing, storage, retention, retrieval, and disposal.
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 Deliver training, quick guides, and floor support to ensure adoption and capability uplift.
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 Govern version control, review cycles, and stakeholder approvals to maintain consistent standards.
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 Job Context
 
 
 
 This role operates in a multi-entity, multi-tower environment that requires strong collaboration across FSSC, Group Functions, IT, Legal, and Audit. The analyst must balance efficiency, compliance, and user experience while driving standardized, auditable processes across the organization.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Required Skills to Be Successful
 
 
 
 
 
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 Strong understanding of process governance, document control, and compliance frameworks.
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 Ability to build and maintain SOPs and documentation standards.
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 Proficiency in SAP modules (FI/CO/MM/TRM), DMS/SharePoint/OpenText, Power BI, Alteryx, and advanced Excel.
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 Strong analytical and documentation skills, including taxonomy design and metadata structuring.
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 Excellent stakeholder engagement and ability to collaborate across finance, IT, and compliance functions.
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 Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing competing priorities.
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 What Qualifies You for the Role
 
 
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Management, or a related field (MBA/CPA/CIA is a plus).
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 3&ndash;5 years&rsquo; experience in shared services, audit/assurance, process governance, or compliance.
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 Experience with RCMs, control testing, process mapping, dashboard development, and documentation governance.
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 Strong planning, prioritization, and communication skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
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 Ability to influence, collaborate, and work effectively in a high-volume, multi-entity environment.
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Senior Process and compliance Specialist

Money Fellows

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 The Legal Collection Manager leads all legal activities related to payments, collections, settlements, and customer transactions. The role ensures compliance with financial regulations, mitigates legal risks, and supports business operations through sound legal advice, governance, and effective stakeholder management.
 
 
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 Lead and oversee all legal matters related to collections, settlements, and customer transactions, ensuring full compliance with local and international financial regulations and central bank requirements
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 Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with payment service providers, banks, fintech partners, and other stakeholders, safeguarding the company's legal and commercial interests
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 Provide legal guidance on new products and initiatives, particularly in payments and digital financial services, ensuring regulatory alignment and risk mitigation
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 Manage regulatory interactions and audits, including licensing processes and submissions to authorities, while maintaining strong relationships with regulators and external counsel
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 Develop and implement legal policies and frameworks to minimize risk exposure, enhance compliance awareness, and train internal teams on legal and regulatory requirements
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 Handle disputes and customer claims related to payments and collections, providing legal direction on settlements, litigation, and enforcement actions
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 Monitor regulatory and industry developments in fintech and payments, assess their business impact, and collaborate with Compliance and Risk teams to strengthen governance and operational controls
 
 
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 Requirements
 
 
 
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 Bachelor's degree in Law (Master's degree or LL.M preferred)
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 8-10 years of legal experience in financial services, fintech, or banking
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 Strong understanding of payment systems, collections, and regulatory frameworks
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 Experience managing regulatory relationships and external counsel
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 Excellent contract negotiation and stakeholder management skills
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 Strong business acumen and problem-solving abilities
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 Fluency in English; Arabic is a plus
 
 
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 Benefits
 
 
 
 We care about your well-being from the start, whether you're a candidate or an employee as we embrace the concept of Psychological Safety.
 
 
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 Mental Well-being: We prioritize your mental health through open-door policies, skip-level meetings, and thoughtfully designed workspaces where you feel heard and valued
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 Physical Health: Stay active and healthy with our gym allowance, healthy office snacks, and monthly nutritionist consultations.
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 Social Wellness: Stay connected through fun team-building activities, engaging town halls, and collaborative workspaces that spark innovation.
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 Financial Empowerment: Competitive salaries, pension plans, and exclusive employee discounts on our Circles help you achieve financial stability.
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 Growth Opportunities: Take advantage of workshops, mobility programs, and internal transfers to advance your career and thrive with us.
 
 
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 Join us and grow in a community that supports every aspect of your wellness!
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