Legal & Compliance Senior Manager

The Froneri Way:At Froneri, we are driven by a passion for ice cream, striving to become the world's leading ice cream company for consumers, customers, and employees. Our commitment to excellence and efficiency is reflected in our operations across 25 countries, where we hold the No.1 or No.2 position in the majority of markets we serve.Visionary Leadership and Global Influence:Guided by our vision to be the best in the industry, we focus on innovation and quality to drive growth in premium ice cream snacking. Our strategic pillars—selling more, buying better, and taking costs out—ensure we deliver optimal quality at competitive levels, enhancing our global presence and regional impact.Investing in Our Team and Society:We believe in the power of a strong culture that places people at the heart of everything we do. Our 15,000+ employees worldwide live and breathe ice cream, continually pursuing new ideas to deliver the best experience to our consumers. We are dedicated to focusing our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) efforts by setting ambitious short and mid-term targets, reflecting our commitment to our people and communities.Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:At Froneri, we are focused, passionate, and entrepreneurial. We believe that diversity and inclusion are integral to our success, fostering a workplace where every individual's unique perspective is valued and contributes to our collective achievements.These sections encapsulate Froneri's identity, leadership vision, dedication to its people and communities, and commitment to diversity and inclusion.Job SummaryLocation: 6th October & New CairoAccountable for the end-to-end delivery of legal and compliance support to the Froneri Egypt business, working closely with the Country Manager and leadership team to ensure that legal, regulatory, and compliance risks are identified, assessed, and effectively mitigated.Provide strategic, commercially focused legal and compliance advice to the Froneri Egypt Management Team, acting as a trusted business partner to support the achievement of business objectives in a legally compliant, ethical, and risk-aware manner.Act as the main point of contact for the Froneri Group Legal & Compliance function, ensuring effective implementation of Group Legal, Compliance, and Governance standards, policies, and frameworks at the country level.Ensure the business adheres to high standards of corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and business ethics, while actively promoting and embedding a culture of integrity, transparency, accountability, and compliance across all operations.Job DescriptionDevelop and implement a 3-year Legal & Compliance strategy aligned with business objectives, ensuring robust legal support and a strong compliance framework.Deliver integrated legal and compliance support across the business, covering commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, data protection, intellectual property, corporate governance, competition law, and business ethics.Design, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, controls, and standard documentation (including compliance policies such as Code of Conduct, Anti-Bribery & Corruption, and Data Privacy) to support efficient and compliant business operations.Advise the Country Management Team on legal, regulatory, and compliance risks, proactively identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks, including maintaining a Legal & Compliance Risk Register.Act as a strategic advisor to the Country Manager and leadership team on all matters relating to legal, compliance, governance, risk management, and ethical business practices.Drive and embed a strong culture of compliance, integrity, transparency, and ethical conduct across the organization.Implement and monitor adherence to Group Legal, Compliance, and Governance standards, policies, and frameworks at the country level.Provide regular reporting to the Group Legal & Compliance function on legal matters, compliance risks, investigations, and key regulatory developments.Lead and deliver strategic legal and compliance projects, including regulatory change programs, corporate restructuring, and compliance framework enhancements.Support all business functions (HR, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and Marketing) to ensure their activities are conducted in a legally compliant and ethically sound manner, providing guidance on applicable laws and internal policies.Manage all litigation, disputes, regulatory inquiries, and internal investigations, ensuring appropriate handling and resolution in line with legal and compliance requirements.Oversee and maintain the Legal & Compliance Risk Register, ensuring effective tracking, mitigation actions, and reporting of key risks.Act as a key business partner to ensure legal and compliance risks are effectively identified, managed, and mitigated in day-to-day operations and strategic initiatives.Manage all corporate governance and company secretarial activities, including signing authorities, powers of attorney, board governance, statutory filings, and maintenance of corporate records, ensuring full regulatory compliance.Oversee compliance frameworks and programs, including training, awareness initiatives, monitoring activities, and whistleblowing/speak-up mechanisms.Support the Group Legal & Compliance function and global teams in delivering consistent, high-quality legal and compliance support across jurisdictions.Manage and oversee external legal counsel and compliance advisors, ensuring cost-effective, high-quality support and alignment with company standards.Job DescriptionQualified solicitor / lawyer / counsel admitted in Egypt (or equivalent – LECQ). Strong corporate/commercial legal background with a minimum of 8-12 years’ post qualification experience (PQE) including at least 3 years in a senior or leadership capacity in a counsel role gained at a reputable law firm or multinational/business environment, ideally with a global footprint. Demonstrated experience across commercial law, contracts, competition law, data protection, corporate governance, and intellectual property, alongside proven exposure to compliance frameworks, including regulatory compliance, business ethics, and risk management.Experience in implementing or supporting compliance programs (e.g., anti-bribery, code of conduct, internal policies) and delivering cross-border or strategic legal and compliance projects is highly desirable. FMCG experience is an advantage.People: Will demonstrate excellent communication and influencing skills that travel across geographical boundaries. Will possess well-developed emotional intelligence and engagement skills.Communication: Fluency in the local language is required, with excellent written and spoken English. Able to communicate complex legal and compliance topics clearly and effectively, including delivering presentations, training, and awareness sessions to different audiences across the business.Customer Focus: possess a genuine understanding of the business and the market in which we operate sharing a view of service excellence.Performance: will demonstrate the ability to consistently hit targets, delivering good quality outcome at pace and adding value to the legal function. Ambitious and looking for an opportunity to develop their career in a meritocratic environment with lots of opportunities for those with the right attitude.Exposure: Will have worked across international boundaries.Additional InformationLocation: 6th of October & New Cairo, EgyptIndustry Experience: Experience in the FMCG sector is a strong advantageReporting to: Country Manager (with functional reporting to Group Legal & Compliance)