# Chief Legal Officer

> SSC HR Solutions · Giza, Egypt · — · Posted 2026-04-06

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Operations

## Description

The Chief Legal Officer (CLO) is responsible for leading and overseeing the entire legal function across the Group and its subsidiaries. The role ensures full legal compliance, manages high-stakes litigation, mitigates corporate risk, and provides strategic legal guidance to executive leadership and the Board.

The CLO plays a critical role in protecting the Group’s interests, particularly within real estate development, construction, investment, and related sectors.

### Job Responsibilities

### 1\. Legal Strategy & Governance

-   Develop and implement the Group’s legal strategy aligned with business objectives.
-   Serve as chief legal advisor to the CEO and Board of Directors.
-   Oversee corporate governance framework across all subsidiaries.
-   Ensure compliance with Egyptian laws and relevant regulatory bodies.

### 2\. Litigation & Dispute Management (Core Requirement)

-   Lead and manage all litigation cases (civil, commercial, real estate, labor, and criminal matters where applicable).
-   Develop litigation strategies and oversee external law firms.
-   Handle high-value disputes related to real estate, construction claims, and contractual breaches.
-   Manage arbitration cases and settlement negotiations.
-   Provide legal risk assessment and recommend preventive actions.

### 3\. Real Estate & Development Legal Oversight

-   Lead all legal matters related to real estate development, land acquisition, joint ventures, and project structuring.
-   Review and structure sales contracts, development agreements, contractors’ agreements, and FIDIC-based contracts.
-   Oversee legal aspects of land registration, zoning, permits, and regulatory approvals.
-   Support investment structuring and real estate transactions.

### 4\. Corporate & Commercial Affairs

-   Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial contracts.
-   Oversee mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and joint ventures.
-   Supervise legal due diligence processes.
-   Ensure subsidiaries operate within legal and regulatory frameworks.

### 5\. Risk Management & Compliance

-   Identify legal risks across business operations and implement mitigation plans.
-   Establish compliance programs and internal policies.
-   Supervise internal investigations and legal audits.

### 6\. Leadership & Department Management

-   Lead and develop the Group Legal Department.
-   Manage relationships with external legal advisors and consultants.
-   Set legal KPIs and performance standards.
-   Control legal budget and optimize external counsel costs.

### Relationships with Other Parties

### Internal Stakeholders

-   Act as primary legal advisor to the CEO, Board of Directors, and executive management.
-   Collaborate with Finance, HR, Operations, Development, and Commercial teams.
-   Guide subsidiary leadership on compliance, contracts, and risk management.
-   Ensure alignment between legal strategy and business objectives across the Group.

### External Stakeholders

-   Manage relationships with external law firms, legal consultants, and advisors.
-   Liaise with governmental authorities, regulatory bodies, and licensing agencies.
-   Represent the Group in negotiations, arbitration hearings, and official legal proceedings.
-   Maintain professional networks in legal and real estate sectors to support business growth.

## Requirements

### Educational Qualifications

-   Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) – Mandatory
-   Master’s Degree in Law or relevant postgraduate studies – Preferred
-   Licensed to practice law in Egypt

### Experience

-   15+ years of progressive legal experience
-   Minimum 7–10 years in a senior legal leadership role
-   Strong background in real estate development and construction law
-   Proven experience managing complex litigation and arbitration cases
-   Experience within group structures or multi-subsidiary organizations is highly preferred

### Technical Skills

-   Advanced knowledge of Egyptian corporate, commercial, real estate, and labor laws
-   Strong litigation and arbitration management expertise
-   Executive-level contract drafting and negotiation skills
-   Risk assessment and compliance framework development
-   Familiarity with FIDIC contracts and real estate regulatory procedures

## Apply

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