Senior Legal Advisor (Cairo, Egypt)

Who We Are

We are the market leader in commercial real estate services and investments and provide an integrated suite of high-quality real estate services to our clients across Africa and the Middle East, including facilities management, advisory & transaction services, project management.

We support predominantly corporate clients who buy services on a contracted basis all across the Middle East and Africa - even globally, depending on their portfolio.

Why choose us

Imagine more than just the future of work; with CBRE Excellerate, you can create it. As part of our global powerhouse, you'll find a culture that fosters an entrepreneurial mindset, where your best work is not just encouraged but celebrated. Collaborate with talented individuals, harness the support of unparalleled resources, and enjoy the journey as you grow both personally and professionally.

Job Purpose

To provide end-to-end legal advisory support across CBRE Excellerate’s portfolio across Africa and the Middle East by managing client contracts, commercial contracts, supplier agreements, legal compliance matters, regulatory risks, and legal documentation while protecting company interests and ensuring compliance with applicable laws.

What You Will Be Doing

• Review and recommend amendments to client, supplier, and commercial contracts
• Identify and escalate contractual and legal risks in line with Delegation of Authority
• Provide legal guidance to internal stakeholders on operational legal matters
• Draft legal documentation, notices, and legal correspondence
• Recommend engagement of external legal counsel where specialist advice is required
• Approve standard legal templates and documentation improvements
  
  

What you will bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law or related field
• Admitted Attorney/Legal Practitioner
• 5–7 years legal experience, including 3 years in corporate/commercial law
• Strong commercial contract drafting and negotiation skill
• Commercial contract drafting and negotiation
• Legal risk assessment
• Regulatory compliance management
• Legal research and interpretation
• Stakeholder management
• Communication and advisory skills
• Attention to detail
• Time management
  
  

Preferred Requirements

• Experience within facilities management, real estate, or professional services industries
• Multi-jurisdictional legal exposure
• Experience in procurement/vendor contract support
• Experience in contract lifecycle management systems
• Regional Experience within African and GCC countries are plus