Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesIndustry/SectorTechnologySpecialismIFS - Internal Firm Services - OtherManagement LevelSenior ManagerJob Description & SummaryETIC’s rapid growth in headcount, service offerings, and regional footprint has significantly increased the volume and complexity of legal matters across employment, commercial contracting, and regulatory compliance. To support this growth and enable timely, risk-informed decision-making, ETIC is establishing an embedded in-house legal function.The Senior Manager is responsible for establishing, leading, and overseeing ETIC’s in-house legal function in order to manage legal risk and ensure alignment with PwC governance and professional standards. The role provides senior-level legal advice across employment, commercial, procurement, and regional expansion matters, acts as ETIC’s primary internal legal advisor, manages external counsel, and escalates strategic or shareholder-level matters to PwC stakeholders as required.Financial:▪Adheres to ETIC’s budgetKPIs▪Lead and oversee ETIC’s in-house legal function, ensuring consistent, high-quality legal support.▪Provide senior legal advice to management on operational, corporate, commercial, and strategic matters.▪Lead the drafting, review, and negotiation of client, supplier, and commercial contracts.▪Oversee employment-related legal matters under Egyptian law, including disputes, terminations, and litigation strategy.▪Manage external counsel for complex, sensitive, or high-risk matters.▪Support regional expansion initiatives, including cross-border and restructuring considerations.▪Proactively identify and manage legal risks impacting ETIC’s operations.▪Provide structured reporting and escalation to stakeholders, and management in line with governance expectations.Internal Process:▪Produce guidance, templates, and update policies and procedures as necessary.▪Provide support and lead on sensitive regulatory matters.▪Review and redesign processes if needed.▪Ensure compliance with the relevant PwC Network standards, policies, and procedures.Learning & Growth:▪Meet with relevant business stakeholders to ensure optimal relationships.▪Responsible for the continuing professional development of self and team members.▪Contribute to an environment of teamwork.▪Act as a key resource and liaise with other functional areas of the business, building cross-functional relationships.Requirements:▪Admission to the Egyptian BarEducation▪A professional or academic qualification (degree level or equivalent), or extensive relevant and practical experience▪Qualified lawyerLanguage▪ Bilingual Arabic-English (with strong English)Overall Experience▪12+ years of relevant experienceSpecific Experience▪Relevant legal experience in the Professional Services industry in a top tier firm, relevant experience at a top law firm, or relevant experience at a regulator required.▪Prior people management and teamwork experienceKnowledge and Skills▪Deep understanding of the legal environment across the region▪Deep legal, regulatory and litigation knowledge▪Strong problem-solving skills▪Strong project management skills▪Strong networking and capacity to build strong connections with external legal counsels▪Strong decision making skills▪Strong people management skills▪Risk averse/risk management skills▪Process oriented and strong internal control skills▪Ability to develop and implement procedures, controls and policies for functional areas of responsibility▪Organization skills and eye for detail▪Time management skills and proactivity▪Strong verbal and written communication skills▪Ethical conduct Required SkillsOptional SkillsAccepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Business Partnering, Business Transformation, Career Development, Change Management, Coaching and Feedback, Co-Creation, Communication, Creativity, Data Analytics, Data-Driven Decision Making (DIDM), Data-Driven Insights, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Employee Experience, Employee Life Cycle, Executive Negotiation, Human Capital Initiatives, Human Resources (HR) Coaching, Human Resources (HR) Metrics, Human Resources (HR) Policies {+ 35 more}Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)Travel RequirementsNot SpecifiedAvailable for Work Visa Sponsorship?NoGovernment Clearance Required?NoJob Posting End Date