Senior Lawyer

Purpose

Assist in handling all legal aspects for EFG Finance Holding and providing guidelines and legal advice to EFG Finance Holding subsidiaries and affiliates.

Responsibilities

1. Draft, review, and negotiate all types of contracts and various legal documents related to EFG Finance Holding and its subsidiaries and affiliates.
2. Conduct legal research to evaluate different risk factors and prepare the outline of its procedures.
3. Provide assistance and consultations as needed on legal matters to all EFG Finance Holding functions.
4. Oversee external counsels and manage litigation.
5. Represent the firm before any governmental bodies or regulatory authorities.
6. Draft and review Board of Directors’ and General Assembly meeting minutes, and coordinate with external counsel to ensure legal accuracy and regulatory compliance.
7. Ensure compliance with all applicable AML/CTF rules and regulations as required in the conduct of the role.
8. Ensure timely completion of all relevant AML/CTF training provided by the Group.
9. Ensure response to AML, CTF & sanctions inquiries in a timely manner.

Job Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree in Law, with a current membership in the Egyptian Lawyers Syndicate.
2. A minimum of 4 years’ experience preferably in a Financial Institution.
3. Knowledge of Civil, Criminal and Non-Banking Financial Institutions related laws.
4. Strong drafting skills (i.e. comfortable drafting legal documents in both English & Arabic).
5. Strong negotiating skills.
6. Strong presentation skills.
7. Able to analyse situations and information.
8. Excellent command of Arabic and English.
9. Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and listening).
10. Ability to build partnerships and work well in teams.
11. Can identify problems and refer/escalate complex issues to a higher level.
12. Detail oriented; ensure deliverables are always of a high quality.
13. Can generate creative solutions and has the courage to make necessary decisions.

Any other tasks required within the general scope of the department

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