Assistant University Counsel, Office of General Counsel and Compliance

Reports to: Vice President and General Counsel

Purpose: The jobholder provides legal services, including advice, counsel, representation, and research, and ensures the compliance of the Universitys operations with applicable laws and regulations.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for the management of numerous and varied legal matters and provides timely and effective advice and counsel to various University units and personnel

Represents the University before governmental bodies, agencies and committees

Drafts, negotiates and reviews University contracts, including but not limited to, procurement and acquisition, information technology, service agreements, and others

Negotiates, issues and reviews various types of agreements and legal documents

Conducts legal research with respect to various legal matters and preparing legal opinions and provides legal opinions to the concerned units and offices

Conducts internal investigations and issues reports and recommendations

Monitors recent changes in applicable laws, regulations and decrees and advises on changes and anticipated changes, which may have impact on the Universitys business and operations

Participates in internal committees on behalf of the Office of General Counsel Compliance

Liaises with external counsels with respect to existing and potential legal disputes involving the University and issues or updates periodical reports, regarding the status of all litigation matters

Performs other related duties as assigned

Requirements:

Minimum Education Requirements:

Bachelor of Law

Experience:

Eight years of significant legal, out of which, five years in litigation

Strong experience in compliance, internal investigation and Labor Law matters

Skills:

Analytic approach to legal and contractual matters

Ability to analyze facts, evidence, and legal instruments

Ability to express conclusions and arguments clearly, logically and convincingly in oral and written form

Ability to determine issues in various cases

Ability to analyze complex legal problems and render formal opinions

Ability to creatively develop strategy and tactics

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Efficiency in drafting and reviewing legal documents in Arabic and English

Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community

Other Requirements:

Registration at the Egyptian Bar of Association

This position is open until October 1, 2024

Placement is based on the candidates experience and skills. Only candidates who make it to the short list will be contacted.

The American University in Cairo is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

We thank all individuals who have expressed interest in working at The American University in Cairo.