Executive - Legal Affairs & Compliance

JOB PURPOSE

This role supports the Legal Department by handling routine legal tasks, maintaining structured legal archives, tracking renewals and compliance deadlines, and contributing to contract drafting and review. The role ensures proper documentation, efficient legal operations, and supports regional alignment under the Legal & Compliance function.

Qualifications and Education:

Bachelor's degree in law from a recognized university.

Admitted to the bar in Egypt (mandatory).

Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.

Solid contract drafting and basic negotiation skills.

Good understanding of regulatory and compliance principles.

Strong organizational and archiving abilities (digital and physical).

Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with legal management/automation tools is a plus.

Excellent command of Arabic and English.

Experience:

2 4 years of post-qualification experience in legal practice or in-house counsel role.

Experience in contracts, corporate documentation, and legal operations.

Experience in organizing legal records and documentation (preferred).

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Draft and review routine contracts and agreements to ensure proper legal structure and reduce risk exposure.

Maintain organized legal archives, digital and physical, for contracts, corporate documents, and regulatory filings, ensuring easy retrieval and compliance.

Track contract renewals, expirations, and compliance deadlines to support timely actions and prevent lapses.

Prepare legal summaries, conduct research, and support due diligence for projects, suppliers, and transactions.

Assist in developing and standardizing templates, including NDAs, supplier contracts, and internal forms.

Support corporate filings and documents such as PoAs, resolutions, and notarization processes to maintain proper governance.

Assist in maintaining an updated regulatory and compliance tracker for Egypt and regional alignment.

Provide operational support to the Senior Lawyer and Senior Legal Manager, ensuring smooth daily functioning of the Legal Department.