Chief Legal Officer

Job Purpose

The Chief Legal Officer (CLO) is responsible for leading and overseeing the entire legal

function across our Group and its subsidiaries. The role ensures full legal compliance,

manages high-stakes litigation, mitigates corporate risk, and provides strategic legal

guidance to executive leadership and the Board.

The CLO will play a critical role in protecting the Group’s interests, particularly within real

estate development, construction, investment, and related sectors.

3- Job Dimension :

4- Job Responsibilities

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.

Job Description :

• Manage relationships with external legal advisors and consultants.

• Set legal KPIs and performance standards.

• Control legal budget and optimize external counsel costs.

5- Relationship with other Parties

Internal: Departments/ Sub Department/ Faculty that the position deals with

periodically:

• Act as the primary legal advisor to the CEO, Board of Directors, and

executive management.

• Collaborate with Finance, HR, Operations, Development, and Commercial

teams on legal matters.

• Guide subsidiary leadership and functional heads on compliance, contracts,

and risk mitigation.

• Ensure alignment between legal strategy and business objectives across all

subsidiaries.

External: Institutions or organizations that the position deals with periodically:

• Manage relationships with external law firms, legal consultants, and

advisors.

• Liaise with governmental authorities, regulatory bodies, and licensing

agencies.

• Represent the Group in negotiations, arbitration hearings, and official legal

meetings.

• Maintain professional networks in the legal and real estate sectors to

support business initiatives.

Requirements:
Job Requirements

Educational Qualifications • Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) – Mandatory.

• Master’s Degree in Law or relevant postgraduate

studies – Preferred.

• Licensed to practice law in Egypt.

Experience • 15+ years of progressive legal experience.

• Minimum 7–10 years in a senior legal leadership role.

• Strong background in real estate development and

construction law.

• Proven experience managing complex litigation and

arbitration cases.

• Experience within group structures or multi-subsidiary

organizations is highly preferred.

Technical Skills • Advanced knowledge of Egyptian corporate,

commercial, real estate, and labor laws.

• Strong litigation and arbitration management

expertise.

• Contract drafting and negotiation at executive level.

• Risk assessment and compliance framework

development.

• Familiarity with FIDIC contracts and real estate

regulatory procedures.

Job Description :

• Strong legal research and documentation skills.

Competencies • Strategic thinking and business acumen.

• Strong leadership and people management skills.

• High negotiation and influencing capability.

• Decision-making under pressure.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• High integrity and ethical standards.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder

management skills.