Lawyer Food & Beverage

Job Summary

Job Title: Lawyer
Location: New Cairo Egypt
Industry: Food & Beverage / Restaurant Chain

Job Summary

We are seeking a qualified and business-oriented Lawyer to provide legal support and guidance across all areas of the companys operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing legal matters ensuring regulatory compliance mitigating legal risks reviewing contracts and supporting the companys expansion and operational activities across multiple locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support to management and various departments on operational commercial employment and regulatory matters.

• Draft review negotiate and manage a wide range of contracts including supplier agreements lease agreements service contracts franchise agreements and vendor contracts.

• Ensure compliance with applicable laws regulations and governmental requirements related to the Food & Beverage industry.

• Manage corporate legal documentation licenses permits and company registrations.

• Handle legal disputes claims litigation cases and coordinate with external legal counsel when necessary.

• Review and advise on labor law matters employee relations issues disciplinary actions and employment agreements.

• Monitor changes in laws and regulations that may impact business operations and provide recommendations accordingly.

• Support branch openings commercial negotiations lease agreements and expansion projects.

• Prepare legal notices correspondence policies and internal legal documentation.

• Conduct legal risk assessments and develop strategies to minimize legal exposure.

• Assist in intellectual property matters including trademarks brand protection and licensing issues.

• Maintain accurate legal records and ensure proper document management.

• Liaise with governmental authorities regulatory bodies and external stakeholders when required.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Law (LL.B.) or equivalent legal qualification.

• Licensed to practice law and registered with the relevant Bar Association.

• 47 years of legal experience preferably within the Food & Beverage Hospitality Retail FMCG or Corporate sectors.

• Strong knowledge of:

  • Corporate and Commercial Law

  • Labor and Employment Law

  • Contract Law

  • Regulatory Compliance

  • Litigation and Dispute Resolution

  • Real Estate and Lease Agreements

  • Intellectual Property Law

  • Corporate Governance

• Experience in drafting reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements.

• Strong analytical problem-solving and legal research skills.

• Ability to manage multiple legal matters simultaneously and meet deadlines.

• Excellent communication negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal document management systems.

• Fluency in Arabic and English both written and spoken is preferred.

Key Competencies

• Legal Advisory & Risk Management

• Contract Drafting & Negotiation

• Regulatory Compliance

• Litigation Management

• Corporate Governance

• Legal Research & Analysis

• Attention to Detail

• Communication & Negotiation Skills

• Problem Solving & Decision Making

• Confidentiality & Professional Ethics

• Stakeholder Management

• Time Management

Preferred Industry Experience

Restaurant Chains Quick Service Restaurants (QSR) Hospitality Food Manufacturing FMCG Retail Chains Franchise Businesses Distribution Companies or Multi-Branch Organizations.

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