Contract Lawyer
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- Independently draft, review, and negotiate highly complex, non-standard, and high-value contracts, including joint ventures, development agreements, procurement agreements, and strategic partnerships.
- Serve as the primary legal advisor on contractual matters for specific business units or high-priority projects, providing guidance from contract inception through execution and post-signature management.
- Analyze and advise on complex legal and commercial risks, proposing innovative solutions and fallback positions to protect the company’s interests.
- Lead negotiations with senior counterparts from external organizations, managing deal points and resolving impasses with a focus on optimal commercial outcomes.
- Develop, update, and refine specialized contract templates, clauses, and negotiation playbooks based on legal developments and market practice.
- Provide mentorship and quality assurance review for junior Contract Lawyers and legal assistants.
- Collaborate with the Sales Contract Section Head and Contracts Manager on process improvements, training initiatives, and dispute management.
- Stay abreast of legal, regulatory, and market changes affecting contracts and advise stakeholders accordingly.
- Manage the lifecycle of assigned complex contracts, including amendments, renewals, terminations, and compliance monitoring.
- In addition to any other tasks assigned by the direct manager.
- - Education:
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree is required. A Master of Laws (LLM) or postgraduate diploma in Commercial Law, Real Estate Law, or a related field is preferred.
- - Previous Experience:
- 2-7 years of post-qualification experience focused on drafting and negotiating complex commercial and real estate contracts.
- Experience in a reputable law firm or in-house legal team of a large corporation, preferably in real estate, construction, or development.
- - Special requirements:
- Expert-level knowledge of Egyptian contract law, real estate law, and related regulatory frameworks.
- Exceptional legal drafting, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
- Advanced negotiation and persuasion skills, with the ability to remain firm on critical points while maintaining professional relationships.
- Strong business acumen and the ability to understand and align legal advice with commercial objectives.
- Proven ability to manage a high volume of complex work independently, prioritize effectively, and meet tight deadlines under pressure.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with fluency in English and Arabic (written and spoken).
- Admission to the Egyptian Bar (or equivalent legal qualification) is required.