About our client:
Our client vision is to be the world's best performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the full potential of their differentiated brands.
Powered by their strategy to Differentiate, Drive & Deliver, they are a leading company in global snacking, international cereal and noodles, and North America frozen foods, with iconic, world-class brands and strong underlying growth momentum and profitability.
Our client purpose is to create better days and a place at the table for everyone through their trusted foods brands.
As part of this purpose, they are committed to advancing sustainable & equitable access to food by creating Better Days for 4 billion people by the end of 2030.
Role Description:
- We are seeking a qualified and experienced Corporate Legal Counsel to join our Legal team in Egypt.
- This middle management role supports corporate legal operations across Egypt and support MENAT region, with a focus on contract management, governance, regulatory compliance, and internal advisory.
- The successful candidate will report directly to the Head of Legal and act as a legal business partner to internal stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
Corporate and Regional Support
- Assist in reviewing corporate processes and documentation within Egypt.
- Support legal coordination and compliance efforts across the MENAT region.
- Maintain and update corporate records and filings in accordance with internal and regulatory requirements.
- Support corporate secretarial functions across the region and ensure timely documentation.
Contract Management and Documentation
- Draft, review, and revise legal documents including but not limited to contracts, NDAs, service agreements, B2B/B2C agreements, and purchase orders.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external counsel to ensure contractual terms meet legal and business objectives.
- Maintain organized records of executed agreements and develop standardized templates.
Governance and Compliance
- Assist in implementing internal governance policies and monitor compliance.
- Conduct legal research and support risk assessments related to business decisions.
- Identify potential legal risks and escalate issues to the Head of Legal with recommended solutions.
Legal Advisory and Communication
- Provide clear explanations of legal terms and obligations to internal stakeholders.
- Provide legal opinion and consultations to internal stakeholders.
- Act as a liaison between the legal department and other business units.
- Prepare legal summaries and reports for senior legal review.
Regulatory and Governmental Affairs
- Support corporate matters including GAFI documentation and authentication processes.
- Liaise with governmental authorities regarding licensing and regulatory compliance.
- Ensure adherence to company HSE policies and contribute to legal compliance in risk assessments.
- Handle external law firms and corporate secretariate work and have the ability to draft bilingual OGMs, EGMs and BoDs.
Requirements:
- Bachelor of Law (LL.B.) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) with a minimum grade of Good.
- Master of Laws (LL.M) or equivalent postgraduate qualification is a plus.
- 4 7 years of experience in corporate law within a reputable law firm or multinational organization.
- Admitted to the Egyptian Bar Association.
- Fluent in English and Arabic (written and spoken).
- Strong knowledge of contract law, corporate governance, licensing, and regulatory frameworks.
- Familiarity with GAFI procedures and governmental dealings.
- Litigation experience is a plus.
Skills and Competencies
- Legal research, drafting, and negotiation.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- High attention to detail and sound judgment.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
