SENIOR CORPORATE ASSOCIATE

Yassien & Partners Law Firm

job description

Job requirements

• At least 6 years of solid relevant experience as a Corporate Lawyer. (Ideally within private practice).
• Proficiency of legal drafting in both English & Arabic is a must.
• Valid enrolment with the Egyptian Bar Association (at least before Courts of First Instance).
• Comprehensive knowledge of corporate law and procedures.
• Pro-active planning and coordination skills with positive behavior.
• Flexibility and ability to manage priorities and adapt to changes.
• Capability to move easily between big picture and managing relevant details.
• Leadership and teamworking skills.
• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
• Microsoft office, reporting and presenting skills.

Job Description:

• Advising on corporate law and processes.
• Guiding and counseling clients on a broad range of legal and regulatory matters as well as corporate governance requirements to ensure compliance with laws & regulations.
• Advising on Corporate Secretary procedures and producing related documents (such as AOA, minutes of OGM, EGM, BOD etc.)
• Conducting legal researches on all corporate -related legal matters.
• Determining permits/licenses and/or regulatory requests needed for business formation and operations.
• Performing statutory registration and incorporation and representing corporate clients before all related governmental authorities and regulatory committees (e.g., GAFI, FRA, EGX et. .).
• Conducting DD for M&A transactions including the production of DD reports, DD Checklists and documentations.
• Drafting, reviewing, negotiating and executing all types of contracts and legally-binding complex arrangements.
• Keeping up with laws updates & regulatory developments ensuring effective tracking.
• Get easily ahead with stakeholder demands and explore/design possible solutions.
• Prepare, files, and deliver a variety of corporate dispute related legal documents including affidavits, petitions and pleadings.
• Conducting professional legal translation (Arabic English).