Senior Legal Counsel

JOB TITLESenior Legal Counsel | MAF Properties | DevelopmentRole SummaryThe Senior Legal Counsel will be responsible to lead and handle all legal aspects of Majid Al Futtaim Properties Egypt – Development Business. This includes providing sound and cost-effective legal advice, support and services to MAFP Egypt Development with respect to its current and future projects and business growth in Egypt.ROLE PROFILEProvide comprehensive legal support to the VP, Legal – Development and key internal stakeholders, aligning with business objectives.Assist in developing and implementing legal strategies, proactively identifying and mitigating legal and reputational risks.Offer timely, practical legal advice on MAFP Egypt Development’s matters, ensuring protection of company interests and compliance with regulations.Draft, review, and negotiate complex and standard contracts; maintain and update legal templates based on business needs and legislation changes.Manage relationships with external law firms, supervising their work to ensure alignment with internal legal strategies and quality standards.Review and enhance internal policies, processes, and governance frameworks to ensure compliance with laws, ethical standards, and corporate governance principles.Advise on and support dispute resolution and litigation matters, focusing on preventive lawyering and risk mitigation.Monitor and report on key legal developments in Egypt while ensuring adherence to MAF’s code of conduct and compliance policies.RequirementsLaw degree with at least 10 years of progressive legal experience in Egypt’s real estate or development sector; bilingual in Arabic and English, with LLM/MBA as an advantage.Strong expertise in real estate and construction law, with deep understanding of relevant Egyptian and international legal frameworks.Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects, meet tight deadlines, and maintain high-quality, detail-oriented work.Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex legal and development topics clearly.Advanced problem-solving, strategic thinking, risk assessment, and due diligence capabilities.Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and ability to handle confidential and sensitive information responsibly.