Legal Manager

Job Description

We?re JTI, Japan Tobacco International and we believe in freedom. We think that the possibilities are limitless when you?re free to choose. In fact, we?ve spent the last 20 years innovating, creating new and better products for our consumers to choose from. It?s how we?ve grown to be present in 130 countries.But our business isn?t just business. Our business is our people. Their talent. Their potential. We believe when they?re free to be themselves, grow, travel and develop, amazing things can happen for our business.That?s why our employees, from around the world, choose to be a part of JTI. It is why 87% of employees feel happy working at JTI.And why we?ve been awarded Global Top Employer status, eight years running.So when you?re ready to choose a career you?ll love, in a company you?ll love, feel free to #JoinTheIdea.Learn more: jti.comLegal ManagerLocation: Cairo, EgyptWhat this position is about - Purpose:We are looking for a highly qualified Legal Manager to oversee the legal aspects of our business. You will safeguard our reputation by guaranteeing that the company follows Egyptian law guidelines and give legal advice to management about all relevant issues. In this role you will support all JTI functions from commercial to production connected with e.g.corporate, competitive, commercial, and employment law. You will also support Merger & Acquisitionprocesses.The successful candidate will effectively ensure legal conformityand minimize the probability of exposure. Within our structure, the role reports to Legal Director.What will you do - Responsibilities:

• To review, advise, and draft diverse commercial agreements including but not limited to distribution of goods and services, storage, maintenance of equipment, imports and exports, manufacturing, sales, agency, contracting, and labor agreements, among others.
• To engage with Marketing & Sales Function on marketing initiatives and advise, review, and draft marketing & consumer activations related contracts
• To prepare, review, and approve any / all correspondences with third parties and governmental authorities requested by functions of JTI Egypt
• To assist Legal Director and Corporate Affairs & Communicationin lobbying initiatives before the Egyptian government as relevant to tax issues, corporate affairs tasks, governmental licensing procedures
• To provide legal advice and commercial support to Commercial& Production functions on any new tobacco legislation as well as other laws and regulations which have an impact on JTIs operations to secure compliance with Egyptian law
• To handle, manage, advise on any / all corporate governance matters including but not limited to timely completion of Ordinary and Extraordinary General Assemblies of Shareholders and Board of Directors? resolutions, to ensure all corporate records are kept and maintained properly, and to follow-up on certification procedures before General Authority for Investment and Free Zones, Notary Public, European Food Safety Authority, and other governmental and non-governmental authorities as necessary
• To lead and coordinate local projects which have an impact on JTI Egypt operations, and to liaise with business functions on related legal sensitivities
• To assist Legal Director on global Business Development projects including Merger & Acquisitionsand business expansion initiativesand to ensure proper implementation thereof
• To assist Legal Director in relation to regular reporting requirements to Head Quarter Legal on legal matters and litigation, and to perform any / all pertinent regional tasks as assigned by Legal Director
• To manage, handle and follow up in coordination with external counsel(s) on outstanding litigation filed by or against JTI Egypts operating companies, to review and revise the petitions and memorandums of defense prepared by external counsels, andto prepare the required evidenceand all other documents supporting JTIs arguments and to maintain timely submissions to competent courts

Who are we looking for - Requirements:

• University DegreeBachelor?s of Law& Master?s of Law Degrees,
• 5+ years of proven professional experience as a Legal Manager in an in-house legal departmentor similar in a law firm
• Arabic & English languages proficiency - we work in both languages
• Computer skills (particularly MS Office & PowerPoint applications)
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of General Corporate & Commercial Laws and Regulations, M&A, and Contract Advisory Service
• Demonstrated ability to create legal defensive or proactive strategies
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity
• Sound judgment andability to analyze situations and information
• Outstandingcommunication skills and stakeholders management

What are the next steps ? Recruitment process:Thank you very much for your interest in the role. You are welcome to apply.We will make sure every candidate will receive a reply after the application deadline.

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