Legal Manager – Head of Wholesale Banking Legal

Job Purpose

To independently lead, manage and provide strategic legal support for Wholesale Banking activities in Egypt, including Corporate and Structured Finance, Business Banking, Treasury Group Matters, Global Transaction Banking, Retail Banking interfaces, fintech initiatives, digital transformation projects, and strategic partnerships, while safeguarding the Bank's interests and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Key Result Areas

· Reviewing, drafting and negotiating agreements related to Corporate Banking, Structured Finance, Business Banking and Treasury matters.

· Providing strategic legal advice in relation to Wholesale Banking products, transactions and financing structures.

· Supporting Corporate and Structured Finance transactions including bilateral, syndicated and complex financing arrangements.

· Advising on Business Banking matters and related customer documentation.

· Handling TGM / Treasury legal matters and treasury-related products in coordination with stakeholders.

· Supporting GTB matters including trade finance, cash management and transaction banking documentation.

· Advising on Retail Banking legal matters where cross-functional support is required.

· Leading legal support for fintech projects, strategic partnerships and new business models.

· Supporting digital projects and transformation initiatives across business units.

· Acting as key legal contact with Head Office on relationship matters, escalations and strategic coordination.

· Ensuring all documentation and business practices comply with Egyptian laws, CBE regulations and internal governance standards.

· Managing and developing a team covering structured finance, retail, transformation and digital projects.

· Deputizing for the Head of Legal in internal committees, management meetings and external representations when required.

· Contributing to policy development, legal risk management and business growth initiatives.

· Performing any additional related duties assigned by Country Management or Head of Legal.

Operating Environment, Framework and Boundaries, Working Relationships

· The Legal Department is responsible for protecting the interests of the Bank through timely, practical and commercially focused legal support.

· Legal services shall be delivered in accordance with internal service standards and agreed turnaround times.

· Strong relationships are maintained with internal stakeholders, Head Office, regulators, and external counsel where needed.

Problem Solving

· Managing sophisticated legal matters across wholesale banking, financing transactions, digital initiatives and strategic projects while balancing legal risk and business objectives.

· Leading complex negotiations, structuring solutions and resolving escalated matters efficiently.

Decision Making Authority & Responsibility

· Authority to manage day-to-day legal matters independently.

· Strategic, material or high-risk matters to be handled in consultation with the Head of Legal and relevant senior management.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

· Bachelor's Degree in Law with minimum 8+ years PQE (more senior profile preferred).

· Strong banking and finance background with extensive Corporate and Structured Finance experience.

· Significant experience in banking transactions, legal structuring and complex financing arrangements.

· Strong exposure to Retail Banking and Digital Banking projects.

· Fintech experience would be a strong advantage.

· Fully bilingual in Arabic and English; French would be an advantage.

• AI-oriented and digitally savvy, with a strong interest in legal transformation and technology-enabled delivery models

• Proven ability to manage lean teams and operate in a fast-paced, sophisticated banking environment

• Strong stakeholder management skills and ability to interact confidently with senior business management and Head Office stakeholders

· English law school or French law school background preferred.

· Registered with relevant Bar Association.

· Excellent drafting, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.