The Legal Manager is responsible for handling legal, compliance, and governance functions under Nawy Group, specifically financial non-banking entity operating under the regulatory supervision of the Financial Regulatory Authority ("FRA"). The role requires a seasoned legal professional with deep expertise in Egyptian corporate law, capital markets regulations, and FRA governance frameworks, capable of operating both strategically and operationally across all business functions.
Key Responsibilities
1. Contract Management & Legal Operations
- Draft, review, negotiate, and finalize all daily operational contracts, including service agreements, partnership agreements, client contracts, and vendor agreements, ensuring full legal protection for the Company.
- Maintain and manage a structured contracts repository with renewal and expiry tracking.
- Provide timely legal opinions and guidance to internal departments on contractual matters and operational legal risks.
2. Legal Framework Development
- Design and establish comprehensive legal frameworks for new business models and product lines from inception, ensuring alignment with applicable Egyptian law and FRA regulations.
3. Regulatory Compliance & FRA Coordination
- Serve as the primary legal liaison with the FRA on all matters relating to company compliance, regulatory filings, disclosures, and licensing requirements.
Qualifications
- Minimum 7-10 years’ experience post-graduation in in-house corporate entities, preferably regulated under the Financial Regulatory Authority.
- LLB (Bachelor of Laws) from an Egyptian accredited university.
- Higher Diploma or Master's degree in corporate law, capital markets, or business law (preferrable).
- Exposure to GAFI and FRA procedures and notarization/authentication workflows.