Head of Legal
About the company
The head of legal acts as an in-house legal counsel for Al-Futtaim Group in Egypt, providing comprehensive legal advice and assistance across corporate, commercial, retail, property, construction, and contentious matters. The role involves a strong focus on real estate-related legal issues, ensuring legal documentation aligns with applicable laws and regulations. A critical aspect of the job is mitigating legal risks and overseeing both internal and external legal matters to support the organization's operations.
Your tasks
Business divisions - Legal support Ensure quality and legal compliance of property and construction documentation. Provide timely legal support to all business divisions. Manage landlord and tenant legal matters effectively.
Business divisions legal advisory Offer timely, commercially practical advice on company or branch establishment. Handle licensing, import restrictions, trademarks, franchising, distribution, supply, and third-party agreements.
Corporate governance and company secretarial support Ensure timely incorporations, registrations, licences, and board and shareholder documentation. Maintain accurate and current corporate records. Ensure compliance with company law.
Legal risk management and compliance Identify and mitigate legal exposure early. Ensure compliance of group companies and contractual documentation with applicable laws and regulations.
Disputes, litigation and arbitration Develop effective dispute strategies. Negotiate or resolve disputes amicably when possible. Ensure appropriate representation before courts, authorities, and arbitration. Effectively manage external counsel.
Legal team leadership and capability Ensure high quality and consistency of legal work. Provide effective supervision and address development needs. Ensure timely delivery by the legal team.
Government liaison and regulatory approvals Acquire and maintain licences and approvals required for group companies and their businesses.
Requirements
Required skills to be successful
- Strong knowledge of Egyptian legal frameworks related to real estate, corporate, and regulatory matters.
- Proficiency in contract drafting, review, and negotiation for various agreements.
- Capability in litigation, arbitration, and overall dispute management.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, with strong commercial acumen.
What qualifies you for the role
- Degree in law and professional legal qualification.
- Admission to practice as a lawyer/attorney in Egypt.
- Minimum 20 years of relevant legal experience across various sectors including property, corporate, and commercial.
- Expertise in supervising legal teams and working with external counsel.