Legal Affairs Lead

Macro Group • Cairo, NY

2d

About The Position

As Legal Affairs Lead, you will manage the company's legal affairs, ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, manage legal cases, review and draft contracts and agreements, and provide legal advice to management and the Board of Directors (BOD) to protect the company's interests and support sound business decisions. The role covers litigation and legal representation, advisory and risk management, contracts and compliance, internal investigations and governance, and liaison with governmental authorities. It also includes maintaining an organized legal library of company contracts and agreements.

Requirements

• 8+ years of relevant experience in Legal Affairs, including 5 years in a managerial or supervisory legal position.
• Bachelor's degree in law.
• Licensed and registered with the Lawyers' Syndicate.
• Strong experience in legal cases, contracts, corporate legal matters, Labor Law, and governmental affairs.
• Appeal-level litigation experience and strong knowledge of court procedures and legal pleadings.
• Strong legal risk assessment, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, including the ability to provide clear and practical legal advice to management.
• Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple legal matters and deadlines.
• Excellent MS Office skills.
• Very good command of Arabic and English, written and spoken.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Pharmaceuticals, Cosmeceuticals, FMCG, or other regulated industries.

Responsibilities

• Manage and follow up on the organization's legal cases and work toward effective resolution.
• Represent the company in court and arbitration proceedings, including preparing required pleadings and documentation.
• Prepare legal opinions, claims, defenses, submissions, warning letters, and other legal documents.
• Manage and follow up with external law offices on pending and critical legal matters.
• Advise management and the BOD on legal matters, liabilities, and potential legal risks.
• Identify potential legal risks, develop mitigating actions, and follow up on their implementation.
• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts and agreements, and monitor legal obligations to ensure compliance.
• Review company policies and procedures for alignment with applicable laws and regulations.
• Support application of company policies, ethics, rules, and regulations while supporting business objectives.
• Lead internal investigations, prepare investigation reports and legal memos, and determine appropriate administrative penalties in accordance with the Labor Law.
• Liaise with governmental authorities and maintain effective professional relationships with them.
• Establish and maintain an organized legal library of company contracts and agreements to support proper documentation and quick retrieval.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager