Legal Counsel

Dubizzle Egypt is the leading marketplace for selling and buying online in the region. Our aim is to upgrade peoples 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 Legal Counsel, you will work closely with our Associate Director Legal to handle all complex legal matters and projects, as part of the Legal team in Egypt. You will ensure the legality of commercial transactions and advise our company on legal rights and duties. You will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, negotiating and following up on various contracts.

Key Responsibilities

• Consult and handle all corporate legal processes (e.g. corporate governance, intellectual property, mergers & acquisitions, financial/securities offerings, compliance issues, employment, transactions, agreements, lawsuits, patents)
• Develop company policy(ies) and position on legal issues
• Research, anticipate and guard the company against legal risks
• Guide managers and ensure compliance with laws, rules and regulations
• Structure, draft and review reports and other legal documents, as required
• Represent the company in legal proceedings (administrative boards, court trials, etc.)
• Draft and administer all contracts and agreements
• Negotiate deals and contract terms where required and attend company meetings
• Assist in the follow-up and processing of a variety of contract document requirements
• Evaluate contract compliance and advise on contractual rights and obligations
• Collaborate with the various internal departments on contract requirements
• Conduct training on the contract process for the departments
• Liaise with government authorities in relation to the establishment and maintenance of contracts
• Organise and maintain contracts in a paper or electronic filing system
• Provide general administrative support for the Legal team
  
  
  

• Bachelors degree in Law or equivalent certification and training at an international law firm or multi-national company
• Bar Association Membership
  
  
  

• At least 5 to 8 years of similar experience
• Experience working as a TMT lawyer (data privacy, telecoms, strategic sourcing and IT advisory matters )
  
  
  

• Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proven background in corporate law (contract law, tax law, accounting, securities law, bankruptcy, intellectual property rights, licensing, zoning laws)
  
  
  

• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to multi-task effectively, manage time-sensitive documents, and have exceptional organisational skills in a fast-paced environment
• Ideally, Bilingual Arabic-English proficiency
  
  
  

• 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
  
  
  

• A fast paced, high performing team
• Comprehensive Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Rewards & Recognitions
• Learning & Development opportunities