Job description

Overview Of The Role:

• 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.

What You Will Do:

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.

Skills

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.