Senior Legal Counsel

Majid Al Futtaim Holding is the leading shopping mall, retail, communities, entertainment developer and operator in the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia regions. With over 48,000 people, revenues of over US$ 11 Billion, and operations in 18 countries. Some of the iconic brands we carry include Mall of the Emirates, Carrefour, All Saints, Lego, City Center, Abercrombie & Fitch, & Vox Cinemas. We believe in making Great Moments for Everyone, Every day.

JOB TITLE
Senior Legal Counsel | Retail | Egypt Head Office

ROLE SUMMARY
The Senior Legal Counsel is responsible for providing the organization with effective legal services, advice, and representation for all legal issues either directly or with the support of external lawyers. The role holder is also responsible for supporting the General Manager – Legal in all legal matters and provide competent, oral and written advice to the business and regulatory functions on legal issues in a timely manner while ensuring consistency of approach and style.

ROLE PROFILE

• Review Evidence To Formulate Defense Or To Initiate Legal Actions, By Such Means As Interviewing Clients And Witnesses To Ascertain The Facts Of A Case
• Evaluate Findings And Develop Strategies And Arguments In Preparation For Presentation Of Cases
• Analyse The Probable Outcomes Of Cases, Using Knowledge Of Legal Precedents And Research
• Keep Abreast Of The Changes To Laws And Regulations Of The Region, Monitor Legal Publications And Study The New Trends Related To Legal Practices And Their Impact On The Current Scenario
• Report Any Actions That Might Interfere With The Operations Of The Company
• Work Closely With Internal Stakeholders To Evaluate Findings And Develop Strategies And Arguments In Preparation For Presentation Of Cases
• Interpret Laws, Rulings And Regulations To Safeguard And Legally Protect Business Operations

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’S Degree In Law
• A Minimum Of 7+ Years' Of Legal Experience, 2+ Years In Retail Experience
• Litigation Experience Is A Must
• Strong Time Management Skills

WHAT WE OFFER

• At Majid Al Futtaim, we’re on a mission to create great moments, to spread happiness, to build, experiences that stay in our memories for a lifetime. We’re proud to say that over the past 27 years, we have built a reputation as a regional market leader in what we do. Join us!
• Work from any country in the world for 30 days a year.
• Work in a friendly environment, where everyone shares positive vibes and excited about our future.
• Work with over 50,000 diverse and talented colleagues, all guided by our Leadership Model.