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ROLE TITLE: Corporate Lawyer
REPORTS TO: Chief Executive Officer
- The Corporate Lawyer handles all of Diwan’s legal transactions and ensures that all partnerships, projects, deals and business practices comply with the applicable laws and regulations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Represent Diwan in all legal proceedings and contract negotiations.
- Act as Diwan’s legal focal point, advising the CEO and all departments on legal matters.
- Review, amend, approve and file all contracts and agreements signed by Diwan’s different departments.
- Lead the timely renewal and negotiations of contracts and agreements.
- Draft contracts, agreements and legal documents as directed.
- Review organizational practices on a periodical basis and protect the company against legal risks.
- Advise management on new projects, business lines, and the creation of subsidiaries and joint ventures.
- Liaise with external counsel and legal accountants on legal and taxation matters.
- Oversee all corporate governance affairs and support the Board of Directors whenever needed
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Law. A Master’s degree is a plus.
- Over 3 years of proven experience as a lawyer, with a preference for in-house legal experience.
- Experience with corporates in Egypt. Previous experience with UAE laws is a plus.
- Proficiency in the use of Excel/Numbers and Powerpoint/ Keynote.
Functional Competencies
- Business Acumen
- Outstanding Negotiation Skills
- Outstanding Analytical Skills
- Drafting Skills
- Crisis-Management
- Decision-Making
Core Competencies
- Writing and Reporting Skills
- Advanced Problem-Solving Skills
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Communication Skills
- Time Management
- Teamwork
