Lawyer, Office of General Counsel and Compliance, Office of the General Counsel and Compliance

Purpose: 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, maintenance, construction and so on
• Monitor recent changes in applicable laws, regulations and decrees and advises on changes and anticipated changes, which may have impact on the University’s business and operations
• Oversee litigation cases that are handled by external legal counsels. Ensure that legal cases are handled in the best interest of the University and in a timely manner
• Issue updates and periodical litigation reports regarding the status of all litigation matters
• Responsible for all alimony matters including responding to court requests and sending briefing memoranda to the payroll office
• Conduct internal investigations in respect of several types of violations to applicable laws and policies
• Maintain an efficient litigation filing system to facilitate updating and retrieving files efficiently
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

Minimum Education Requirement

• Bachelor’s of law is required
• Registered at the Egyptian Bar Association.

Experience

• 2 - 4 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 in both Arabic and English
• 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 work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community

This position is open until October 27, 2021

Placement is based on the candidate’s experience and skills. Only candidates who make it to the short list will be contacted.

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