Chief Legal Officer
SSC Egypt
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Posted on 6 Apr
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Gender
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Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
1. Legal Strategy & Governance
- Develop and implement the Group s legal strategy aligned with business objectives.
- Serve as chief legal advisor to the CEO and Board of Directors.
- Oversee corporate governance framework across all subsidiaries.
- Ensure compliance with Egyptian laws and relevant regulatory bodies.
2. Litigation & Dispute Management (Core Requirement)
- Lead and manage all litigation cases (civil, commercial, real estate, labor, and criminal matters where applicable).
- Develop litigation strategies and oversee external law firms.
- Handle high-value disputes related to real estate, construction claims, and contractual breaches.
- Manage arbitration cases and settlement negotiations.
- Provide legal risk assessment and recommend preventive actions.
3. Real Estate & Development Legal Oversight
- Lead all legal matters related to real estate development, land acquisition, joint ventures, and project structuring.
- Review and structure sales contracts, development agreements, contractors agreements, and FIDIC-based contracts.
- Oversee legal aspects of land registration, zoning, permits, and regulatory approvals.
- Support investment structuring and real estate transactions.
4. Corporate & Commercial Affairs
- Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial contracts.
- Oversee mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and joint ventures.
- Supervise legal due diligence processes.
- Ensure subsidiaries operate within legal and regulatory frameworks.
5. Risk Management & Compliance
- Identify legal risks across business operations and implement mitigation plans.
- Establish compliance programs and internal policies.
- Supervise internal investigations and legal audits.
6. Leadership & Department Management
- Lead and develop the Group Legal Department.
- Manage relationships with external legal advisors and consultants.
- Set legal KPIs and performance standards.
- Control legal budget and optimize external counsel costs.
Desired Candidate Profile
Bachelor s Degree in Law (LLB) Mandatory
- Master s Degree in Law or relevant postgraduate studies Preferred
- Licensed to practice law in Egypt
Experience
- 15+ years of progressive legal experience
- Minimum 7 10 years in a senior legal leadership role
- Strong background in real estate development and construction law
- Proven experience managing complex litigation and arbitration cases
- Experience within group structures or multi-subsidiary organizations is highly preferred
Technical Skills
- Advanced knowledge of Egyptian corporate, commercial, real estate, and labor laws
- Strong litigation and arbitration management expertise
- Executive-level contract drafting and negotiation skills
- Risk assessment and compliance framework development
- Familiarity with FIDIC contracts and real estate regulatory procedures
Company Industry
- Consulting
- Management Consulting
- Advisory Services
Department / Functional Area
- Lawyers
- Legal Advisors
Keywords
- Chief Legal Officer
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