Chief Legal Officer

Job Description

• Developing and leading corporate legal strategy to promote and protect the group's matters
• Developing and leading internal audit and corporate compliance programs
• Overseeing the delivery of legal services and resources to accomplish corporate goals, strategies, and priorities
• Advising the CEO and other senior corporate officers on a variety of issues
• Participating in the formulation of general management policy as a member of the executive management tea
• Managing a team of corporate counsel and other members of the legal department
• Responsible for examining, explaining, negotiating, and revising contracts of all company projects with the clients, vendors, and subcontractors
• Analyzing legal issues and structuring joint enterprises with other organizations
• Follow up with the concerned authorities
• Responsible for internal investigations and any other related issues

Job Requirements

• Admitted to practice law in Egypt
• Excellent skills with legal and governmental relations
• Proved previous experience in governmental relations
• Law firm background/ Real Estate is highly recommended
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Excellent organizational skills planning skills.
• Very good Communication Skills
• Advanced problem-solving skills
• Skill in budget preparation and fiscal management
• Ability to analyze and interpret issues and to prepare legal opinions
• Ability to communicate and interact with officials at all levels of government