Legal Counsel – Cairo – Egypt – Siemens AG

We are recruiting for a Legal Counsel position in our office in Cairo that requires fast learning and being able to grow within the Legal team. The Legal Counsel will be part of our multinational and multifunctional Legal team in the Middle East and will be responsible for legal research , provide legal advise, review, draft and negotiate the terms and conditions of different contracts with customers, partners, suppliers, etc. and to manage claims, when requested, related to the execution of contracts. He/she will report both to the General Counsel Egypt and the Lead Counsel Projects for Middle East.

The qualified candidate will have at least 3-4 years of relevant experience preferably with basic knowledge on EPC contracts.

Key Responsibilities:
Counsels internal business partners as a trusted advisor in legal matters within assigned area;
Identifies and analyzes legal risks and opportunities, and drives solutions;
Reviewing, drafting and negotiating agreements in assigned area;
Files reports on material legal risks and proceedings to meet relevant internal and external regulations and requirements;
Ensures adherence to given legal policies and processes;
liasing with external counsels;
Update management with any new laws related to the companies activities;
Represents legal expertise and acts as an ambassador for the internal and external legal community; and
Ensure the filing of all legal and regulatory documents and monitors compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Qualifications:
Holding Bachelor or Master degree in Law.
Excellent judgment and analytical skills.
Excellent ability to anticipate legal issues or risks.
Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in an international corporation or law firm.
Good with Microsoft Office.
Excellent command of the English and Arabic languages.

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