Chief Legal Officer

SSC Egypt

1. Legal Strategy & Governance

• Develop and implement the Group s legal strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Serve as chief legal advisor to the CEO and Board of Directors.
• Oversee corporate governance framework across all subsidiaries.
• Ensure compliance with Egyptian laws and relevant regulatory bodies.

2. Litigation & Dispute Management (Core Requirement)

• Lead and manage all litigation cases (civil, commercial, real estate, labor, and criminal matters where applicable).
• Develop litigation strategies and oversee external law firms.
• Handle high-value disputes related to real estate, construction claims, and contractual breaches.
• Manage arbitration cases and settlement negotiations.
• Provide legal risk assessment and recommend preventive actions.

3. Real Estate & Development Legal Oversight

• Lead all legal matters related to real estate development, land acquisition, joint ventures, and project structuring.
• Review and structure sales contracts, development agreements, contractors agreements, and FIDIC-based contracts.
• Oversee legal aspects of land registration, zoning, permits, and regulatory approvals.
• Support investment structuring and real estate transactions.

4. Corporate & Commercial Affairs

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial contracts.
• Oversee mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and joint ventures.
• Supervise legal due diligence processes.
• Ensure subsidiaries operate within legal and regulatory frameworks.

5. Risk Management & Compliance

• Identify legal risks across business operations and implement mitigation plans.
• Establish compliance programs and internal policies.
• Supervise internal investigations and legal audits.

6. Leadership & Department Management

• Lead and develop the Group Legal Department.
• Manage relationships with external legal advisors and consultants.
• Set legal KPIs and performance standards.
• Control legal budget and optimize external counsel costs.