About the Role
The role holder is responsible for providing legal support and strategic advice on mergers and acquisitions, investments, corporate restructuring, and governance matters. Key responsibilities include ensuring regulatory compliance, managing legal risks, reviewing transaction documents, and supporting informed business and investment decisions.
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Responsibilities
Strategic and Functional Responsibilities
- Contributes to the development and implementation of Corporate Laws strategies and initiatives in alignment with the company's objectives.
- Provides specialized legal support and expertise in Corporate Laws matters, ensuring effective execution of assigned responsibilities.
- Supports the implementation of changes and improvements within Corporate Laws processes.
- Ensures compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and quality standards within the scope of assigned responsibilities.
Core Responsibilities
- Conducts legal studies and provides consultations related to:
- Capital Market Authority (CMA): Advises on compliance with applicable CMA regulations, including securities laws, stock market regulations, and IPO requirements.
- Ministry of Commerce (MoC): Provides legal support on corporate governance, registration requirements, licensing, and trade practices.
- General Authority for Competition (GAC): Advises on compliance with competition laws, including merger control, anti-competitive practices, and market dominance.
- Analyzes the impact of applicable regulations on the company's operations and provides relevant legal recommendations.
- Provides legal support for establishing new subsidiaries/SVs, liquidating existing entities, and amending Articles of Association and Bylaws.
- Prepares and coordinates the issuance of delegations of authority and Powers of Attorney (PoAs).
- Reviews and provides legal input on the company's strategic policies to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Coordinates with local and international law firms on legal matters related to Company Law, CMA regulations, GAC, and other relevant laws and regulations.
- Reviews and follows up on amendments to the company's constitutional documents to ensure legal compliance.
- Prepares and follows up on the submission of Extraordinary General Assembly resolutions through the Ministry of Commerce portal.
People Management Responsibilities
- Provides guidance and technical support to junior team members, where applicable.
- Supports the achievement of team objectives through effective execution of assigned responsibilities and deliverables.
Years of Experience
6-8 years
Nature of Experience
Prior experience in Legal Consultation in the telecommunication industry is preferred.
Job Band
SME
Skills
- Strong understanding of corporate law, regulatory frameworks, and compliance requirements.
- Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
Education
Bachelor Degree in Business Administration or Law
Certifications
- Relevant professional certifications are a plus.
