General Legal Counsel

Location: Cairo – Arab Republic of Egypt
Employment Type: Full-time

About the Company

We are a company specialized in providing legal services and consultations to corporations and individuals, and we strive to build a legal team characterized by efficiency, professionalism, and adherence to the highest quality standards. We believe that investing in talents is the basis of our success, therefore we provide a professional work environment based on continuous learning, teamwork, and the use of the latest technologies in delivering legal services.

About the Job

We are looking for a General Legal Counsel to join our team at the company headquarters in Cairo, to participate in preparing legal memos, drafting contracts, preparing legal research and consultations, and working on diverse files and cases within a professional environment that emphasizes quality, accuracy, commitment, and continuous development.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and draft legal memos, regulations, and responses.
• Prepare and review contracts, agreements, and legal documents.
• Prepare legal research and studies and analyze regulations and laws.
• Prepare legal consultations and provide legal opinions on issues presented.
• Review legal documents and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Monitor legislative developments and related regulations.
• Use electronic systems and tech tools in managing legal work.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure quality outputs.
• Perform any other legal tasks within the scope of the job.

General Conditions

• Applicant must be an Egyptian citizen.
• Full-time commitment.
• Willingness to work onsite at the company headquarters in Cairo.
• Adherence to working hours and company policies.
• Proficiency in computer use and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to use AI tools to accomplish legal work or willingness to learn them.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage time and work under pressure.
• Commitment to strict confidentiality and safeguarding company and client information.
• Willingness to continuous learning and professional skill development.
• Pass practical tests and the interview.

Qualifications and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree inLaw from an accredited university.
• At least five years of practical experience in law practice or legal consulting.
• Experience in preparing and drafting legal memos and regulations.
• Experience in drafting contracts and agreements.
• Experience in preparing legal research and studies.
• Ability to handle more than one legal file simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• English language proficiency preferred.

Required Skills

• Advanced legal research skills.
• High-level drafting skills in Arabic legal language.
• Ability to analyze regulations and extracts legal conclusions.
• Proficient in drafting and reviewing contracts and agreements.
• Ability to prepare legal consultations professionally.
• Analytical thinking and problem solving.
• Precision and attention to detail.
• Time management and prioritization.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Fast learning and keeping up with legal developments.
• Ability to use modern technologies and AI tools in legal research and drafting.