Overview
Senior Legal Counsel Jobs in Cairo, Cairo, Egypt at dubizzle Egypt
Title: Senior Legal Counsel
Company: dubizzle Egypt
Location: Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
dubizzle Egypt is the leading marketplace for selling and buying online in the region. Our aim is to upgrade people’s lives by facilitating deals and identifying attractive opportunities for both individuals and businesses. Our goal is to strengthen local economies, empower small businesses, and help everyone in making smarter choices for themselves, the market, and the planet.
As part of dubizzle Group, we are alongside some of the strongest classifieds brands in the market. With a collective strength of 8 brands, we have more than 160 million monthly users that trust in our dedication to providing them with the best platform for their needs.
As a Senior Legal Counsel, you will work closely with our General Counsel to handle all complex corporate and commercial legal matters and projects, as part of the Legal team across dubizzle Group.
In this role, you will:
Oversee all commercial / TMT legal matters mainly focussing on commercial, TMT, IP and data protection;
Oversee corporate legal matters focusing on M&A and/or joint venture transactions, due diligence, and drafting and negotiating transaction and ancillary documents;
Be the main point of contact for any UAE commercial legal advice;
Supervise, mentor and monitor the performance of team members. Identify and encourage areas for growth and personal development;
Help put processes and systems in place in respect of commercial legal matters in the UAE and the wider group;
Stay up-to-date with the legislative changes
Requirements
Qualified lawyer with a Bachelor’s degree in Law
Minimum PQE 6-10 years of experience in an international law firm or multinational organisation;
Proven background in commercial and corporate law
Must be able to function effectively in a busy, team-oriented environment;
Excellent academics, drafting skills and the ability to grasp and navigate complex legal matters;
Well-organised and capable of managing multiple matters efficiently and prioritising appropriately;
Flexibility and willingness to work in other practice areas, corporate law etc;
Articulate, with strong commercial acumen
Benefits
A fast paced, high performing team
Comprehensive Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Rewards & Recognitions
Learning & Development opportunities
#dubizzleegypt
