Senior Legal Counsel

Job Purpose

Support all aspects of the business by providing timely legal and regulatory advice to protect company and manage legal and regulatory risks.

Key Accountabilities & Activities 

1.     Legal and Regulatory Compliance:

• Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis on complex issues to support business and legal decision-making.
• Act as a strategic partner to various business departments, offering professional legal
  solutions and deep involvement in their operations.
• Provide expert legal advice on specific topics, including telecom regulations, competition, corporate affairs, commercial agreements, procurement, and employment law.
• Offer day-to-day guidance to senior executives and other business department members on government contracting issues, resolve existing relationship issues, and handle prelitigation legal disputes and inquiries.
• Stay updated on relevant laws and regulations, provide legal training, and promote
  awareness within the business to ensure compliance with laws and company policies,
  preventing violations.
• Manage communication and represent the company at governmental bodies concerning legal matters.
• Ensure business departments adhere to regulations, consumer protection guidelines, and competition rules and laws. 

2.     Contract Management and Negotiation

• Collaborate directly with business teams to structure, draft, and negotiate commercial
  transactions, reviewing, and drafting a wide range of contracts and subcontracts for both public and private sector customers.
• Interface with relevant business units to comprehend transaction strategies and provide
  legal assessments of terms and conditions.
• Analyze contract terms to identify potential opportunities and risks, highlighting areas of concern.
• Support business units in verifying the fulfillment of contractual obligations by parties
  involved. 
• Participate in contract negotiations, formulation, and implementation, defining
  negotiation strategies.
• Assess legal risks, offer recommendations, develop key contract formats, establish
  contractual structures and regulatory frameworks, and draft and negotiate various
  contracts and legal documents for engagements with third parties.
• Advise on terminations and address issues arising in business relationships, handling and resolving related claims or proceedings, including pre-litigation disputes and claims.

Qualifications & Requirements 

Educational level 

• L.L.B (English or French Section) from recognized University.
• Admitted to the Bar Association and currently registered practicing attorney in Egypt. 

Experience 

• 6-8 years experience either in a recognized law firm or in-house ideally both with extensive exposure to telecommunications and/or IT industry.

The following additional skills are highly desirable:

• Thorough understanding of the telecommunications industry, including
  knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and market dynamics.
• Experience in structuring, drafting, and negotiating commercial transactions
  and a proven track record of successfully managing various contracts and
  subcontracts.
• Consumer protection and competition laws experience. 
• Exposure to working with Government bodies, particularly regulatory related.

Behavioral skills

• Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills to address legal issues,
  disputes, and claims effectively.
  
• Strategic Thinker: The candidate should have strong strategic thinking skills to
  provide proactive legal solutions that align with the company's business
  objectives.
• Effective Communication: Excellent communication skills to interact with
  various stakeholders, including senior executives and government bodies, and
  convey legal concepts in a clear and concise manner
• Attention to Detail: A high degree of attention to detail is crucial for analyzing
  contracts and mitigating risks effectively