Senior Lawyer, Office of General Counsel and Compliance

Reports to: General Counsel and Compliance Officer

Purpose: The job holder will provide legal services, including advice, counsel, representation, and research and ensures the compliance of the University’s operations with applicable laws and regulations.

Principal Accountabilities:
Responsible for the management of numerous and varied legal matters and will provide timely and effective advice and counsel to various University units and personnel
Conduct legal research and providing legal opinions in respect of various aspects of the Egyptian laws
Represent the University before governmental bodies, agencies and committees
Draft, negotiate and review University contracts, including but not limited to, procurement, information technology, service agreements etc.
Conduct internal investigations, handle complaints, settle disputes, and resolve grievances and conflicts
Monitor recent changes in applicable laws, regulations and decrees and advises on changes and anticipated changes, which may have an impact on the University’s business and operations
Liaise with external counsels with respect to existing and potential legal disputes involving the University and issues/updates periodical reports, regarding the status of all litigation matters
Overview the filing system for efficiency and accuracy to facilitate the update and retrieval of files
Perform other related duties as assigned by direct supervisor

Requirements:
Minimum Education Requirement(s):
Bachelor degree in law
Registered at the Egyptian Bar Association

Experience:
A minimum of six years of experience in the general legal field
Good knowledge and practice in the general legal field

Skills:
Efficiency in drafting and reviewing legal documents (Arabic/English)
Extensive knowledge of Egyptian labor law and other employment-related laws
Analytic approach to legal and contractual matters
Strong research and analytical skills
Ability to work within a team
Very good command of English and Arabic, written and spoken
Ability to analyze facts, evidence, and legal instruments
Ability to determine issues in various cases
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
Mediation or Alternative Dispute Resolution skills is a plus

This position is open until December 19, 2019

Placement is based on the candidate’s experience and skills. Only candidates who make it to the shortlist will be contacted. If interested, send an updated and detailed resume to Apply to send email to the employer, stating “50017551 Senior Lawyer “in the subject line.

“We thank all individuals who have expressed interest in working at The American University in Cairo.”