Key accountabilities and decision ownership:
- Define the strategic legal direction for all Contracting & advising functions in line with the company’s Corporate and Legal strategies, the company's Way, and customer-centric values.
- Supporting the company in the formulation of Guidance Notes, Policies and Contractual Forms & Procedures, to reflect Contractual local mandatory terms & applicable Egyptian Laws, in addition to the provision of internal legal support to Litigation and Compliance Teams regarding disputes, non-compliance issues and Policies awareness & enforcement.
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Playing Key Roles in the company's Legal Digital and Agile Transformation, along with Legal re-branding, by pursuing Proactive Approaches and maintaining a Business Model, in alignment with the company's Direction and Strategy, while playing a key role in the Cross-Functional New Projects Assessment Committee, through Early Involvement, Risk Assessment, and Providing Legal Opinions and continuous Guidance to the company's internal stakeholders.
Lead Contract Management Across All Functions:
- Oversee and manage all commercial, finance, technology, HR, and enterprise contracts.
- Ensure consistent templates, risk controls, and compliance.
- Provide legal advice on complex or high-value agreements.
Drive M&A and Corporate Transactions:
- Lead legal work for all mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and corporate restructurings.
- Manage due diligence, negotiate transaction documents, and coordinate with external counsel.
- Ensure compliance with Egyptian law and the Group governance.
Governance, Compliance & Senior Advisory:
- Advise leadership on legal risks, regulatory issues, and strategic initiatives.
- Ensure corporate governance for entities, board matters, and legal compliance.
External Legal Counsel Management:
- Select, oversee, and evaluate law firms supporting litigation, transactions, and specialized matters.
- Ensure cost-efficient legal spend and high-quality external deliverables.
- Manage the external law firm for litigation cases related to intellectual property rights and register the company's trademarks in accordance with the group policies.
