Regional Attorney, Egypt

Heliopolis, Egypt

Job Description

Regional Attorney, Egypt
Purpose of the Job
The aim of this position is to support the legal department in preparing documents for all legal correspondence, organize and maintain files. S/he will be asked to conduct legal research into various areas of law.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

  • Draft and finalize contracts and vendor agreements in both. (Preferably be able to draft contracts in English as well.)
  • Organize and maintain legal documents in a paper and electronic filing system.
  • Meet with other department members to discuss issues related to legal department.
  • Edit and draft internal policies and procedures.
  • Prepare legal correspondence and other documents for attorneys.
  • Handle government fillings, court appearances, compliance registrations and employment law disputes.
  • Gather and analyze statutes, decisions, and legal articles, codes, documents and other data relevant to the organization.
  • Provide legal advice to senior management regarding Egyptian law and procedures.
  • Research, anticipate and guard company against legal risks
  • Represent the organization in legal proceedings (administrative boards, court trials etc.)
  • Perform other relevant tasks and functions as required by the direct manager

Required Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in law.
  • Minimum of 3 years of attorney experience in Egypt
  • Must be fully registered and licensed to practice law in Egypt.
  • Experience working in corporate law or extensive understanding for Egyptian law and working knowledge of the English language.
  • Experience working with a large team in a corporate setting.
  • Full understanding of applicable NGO Laws, and procedures of the Ministry of Social Solidarity.
  • Be capable and experienced in obtaining permits and registrations in the Egyptian bureaucratic system.
  • A working knowledge or experience in Egyptian employment law is required
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Word, and Excel.
  • Very good verbal and written communication skills and proficiency in both, the Arabic and English languages
  • Must be able to effectively multi-task, manage time-sensitive documents and have exceptional organizational skills
  • Strong analytical skills with high level of accuracy
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to solve critical issues
  • Excellent negotiation skills and be able to find ethical solutions to legal matters
  • Excellent public speaking skills.

Travel and Working requirements
  • Must be able to work on weekend and/or evenings as necessary.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1444524
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Heliopolis, Egypt
  • Education
    Not mentioned