Country Legal Counsel
6 months ago
**Purpose of the role**:
To act as business partner to the management and stakeholders of Egypt, delivering effective and practical legal advice, direction and documentation to the Regional Legal Director of MENAT and management in relation to the contracts and to providing leadership and expertise in legal matters to the lawyers in the Legal Department in Egypt to ensure compliance with the company’s wide Legal governance.
**Key Responsibilities**:
- Support the MENAT Regional Legal Director in overseeing the legal matters in the entities Egypt,
- **_Litigation_**: own, manage and report to the Regional Legal Director and Egypt management all existing of litigation and/or threatened claims and all related elements including direction, risks, cost, mitigation strategy and lessons learned, etc.
- Provide_ _**_effective and timely legal advice_**_ _on various matters related to the Regional Legal Director including commercial, operational and employment matters._ _
- **_Build and share knowledge_** within the other teams in the station.
- Manage the legal function in Egypt in relation to all business activities in Egypt under supervision of the MENAT Regional Legal Director.
- Raise legal and regulatory considerations at an early stage, and set realistic expectations for timelines and costs, while also providing practical solutions.
- Report to the MENAT Regional Legal Director and Egypt management, on regular basis or as needed, any updates on applicable laws and regulations that could possibly have an impact on the business
- Assist in providing legal support on transactions within Egypt or as otherwise instructed.
- Manage communication and negotiations with several Postal Authorities and other regulatory bodies and associations in Egypt in relation to licensing and regulatory laws affecting core business of the company.
- Support dispute resolution in terms of business issues, potential or actual litigation in Egypt, maintain up-to-date record of all litigation cases, and generate regular status reports and summaries and share with the MENAT Regional Legal Director on quarterly basis or as and when needed.
- Research and resolve legal disputes through the analysis of relevant laws, argument development, evidence collection, and legal representation, and draft effective and practical legal opinions accordingly.
- Examine the legal issues related to new products and services to ensure legal compliance when launching major initiatives, projects or products/services in Egypt in coordination with other legal team members and business stakeholders.
- Effectively manage the relationship with external lawyers in the Region.
- Report to the MENAT Regional Legal Director on all legal expenses in the Region. Ensure optimization and cost efficiency. Regularly negotiate and update retainer agreements with external lawyers as agreed and approved by the MENAT Regional Legal Director.
- Ensure delivery against internal customer satisfaction expectations in Egypt.
**Job Requirements**:
- Education and Certification: must have a law degree from an accredited law school and must be licensed to practice law in Egypt. A Master’s degree in Law is a plus.
- Experience: should have minimum of 4 years’ experience practicing law in a commercial or corporate setting, preferably with experience in the transportation and logistics industry or sector.
- Legal Knowledge: should have in-depth knowledge of laws and regulations related to commercial transactions, including contract law, corporate law, intellectual property law, employment law, and other related areas.
- Communication and Negotiation Skills: must have strong communication and negotiation skills to effectively advise clients, negotiate contracts, and resolve disputes. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Arabic. French is a plus
- Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify legal issues, evaluate risks, and provide effective legal solutions to clients. Approachable, team player, detail and results orients
- Business Acumen: must have a good understanding of business and industry practices and should be able to provide legal advice that is aligned with the business objectives of their external and internal stakeholders.
- Attention to Detail: must have strong attention to detail to review and analyze legal documents, contracts, and other legal materials.
- Ethical Standards: must adhere to high ethical standards and uphold the confidentiality of company and client information.
**Company Overview**:
Since our founding in 1982 we have grown to become a world leader in comprehensive transport and delivery solutions for business and consumers. Headquartered in Dubai, at the heart of the world’s most dynamic commercial hub and on the site of historic trade routes linking east and west, commerce and transport are deeply embedded in Aramex’s DNA. We are dedicated to transforming
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