Location:New Cairo, Cairo, EGRequisition ID: 16614Why work for us?Driven by our purpose: Building progress for people and the planet. We are transforming to become the leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions. Holcim US offers an unparalleled range of innovative cement, aggregates, asphalt, concrete products and construction services that have been the foundation for infrastructure projects across the globe. To move the industry forward to a greener future we need people who are passionate about sustainability, are driven to shape and influence perception, and keen to build, grow and thrive in our high-performance culture. Are you ready to build progress with us?Legal Counsel - Corporate and CommercialJob PurposeTo serve as a strategic legal partner by managing the full lifecycle of commercial contracts, providing high-level legal advisory based on rigorous research, and implementing robust risk management frameworks to protect the company’s commercial and regulatory interests.Key Responsibilities1-Health & Safety:Adhere to and enforce relevant legislation and policies and ensure that highest degree of safety and safe working practices are maintained.2-Functional:Contract Lifecycle & Negotiation ExcellenceDraft & Negotiate:Lead the end-to-end drafting and negotiation of complex commercial agreements, terms and conditions, and specialized policies, ensuring all documents reflect the company’s risk appetite.Ensuring that all business contracts and agreements comply with applicable laws, protecting the company's interests, and minimizing legal risksProcess Optimization:Maintain and modernize the contract template library and streamline contracting workflows to improve speed-to-market while maintaining legal integrity.Transaction Oversight:Provide legal "gatekeeping" for company transactions, ensuring all deals align with both local laws and internal corporate directives.Strategic Legal Advisory & ResearchCross-Functional Partnership:Serve as the primary legal point of contact for internal business units, delivering actionable advice that balances legal requirements with commercial objectives.Regulatory Intelligence:Monitor updates in laws and regulationsConduct deep-dive legal research into emerging laws and regulations; translate complex legislative changes into practical business impact assessments.Outside Counsel Liaison: Manage relationships with external law firms, ensuring specialized legal projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with company strategy.Risk Management & Compliance IntegrationProactive Risk Mitigation: Identify and assess legal risks within third-party relationships and commercial ventures, developing clear mitigation strategies for leadership. Engage in meetings with BU colleagues and other functional leaders designed to clarify areas of risk and mitigation needs including but not limited to risks presented by third party relationships.Policy Implementation:Roll out and monitor local compliance procedures (e.g., Anti-Bribery, Fair Competition, and COBC) to bridge gaps between global standards and local market realities.Dispute Management:Oversee pre-litigation and litigation matters by drafting strategic responses and developing resolution paths that protect the company’s reputation and assets.EducationQualifications & ExperienceEducation: Bachelor of lawTechnical Skills:Knowledge of Corporate Law, contract drafting skills and negotiation skills; legal research.Analytical thinking and skills Excellent attention to detailsExcellent Organizational skillsStrong communication and interpersonal skillsExcellent Computer skills (Word, excel and Power Point)Excellent Arabic and EnglishCapacity to operate autonomously and handle numerous assignments concurrentlyExcellent drafting skillsProblem solvingExperience:4 to 7 years.WHO ARE LAFARGE PEOPLE?Lafarge people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.Your Lafarge ExperienceAt Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas, and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.