International Contracts lawyer

Location:

Abbasya, Cairo, EG

Category: International Business

Posting End Date:12/07/2025

Since its establishment in 1964, ELARABY has grown from a joint stock family enterprise to one of the largest industrial and commercial corporations in Egypt, the Middle East and Africa. ELARABY operates through 16 commercial, industrial, medical, and service companies in four different governorates with 35 industrial facilities, and 2 hospitals. In 2020, ELARABY’s workforce exceeded 40,000 employees. ELARABY’s brand portfolio consists of 17 global brands with 43 product categories and more than 2800 variations. With regards to the domestic and international markets, ELARABY’s figures continue to grow by exporting to over 60 countries across the globe. In the domestic market, one of ELARABY’s strongest assets is the vast distribution network, which consists of more than 3,000 sales partners and 38 branded stores; backed by more than 550 after-sales service centers. In a society consisting of more than 100 Million Egyptians who trusted ELARABY over the years, ELARABY gives back to the community through implementing and adopting various developmental projects, in education, healthcare, environmental well-being, and social solidarity.

Job Purpose:

Responsible for managing, writing and reviewing foreign contracts for ELARABY Group of Companies, ensuring full compliance with legal standards and regulations, maintaining the continuity of existing projects and promoting effective negotiations with partners.

Job Responsibilities:

Reviews existing foreign contracts that require renewal to ensure continuity of ongoing projects for all group companies.
Prepares and studies foreign contracts to support decision-making.
Carries out the required amendments to contracts to reach their final approved form.
Discusses and negotiates foreign contracts with relevant business functions within El Araby Group, the Board of Directors, and the Executive Committee to define the group’s requirements and establish negotiation principles with partner companies.
Negotiates with foreign companies to resolve contractual issues according to the instructions of the Board of Directors, aiming to reach solutions that align with legal frameworks and the group’s interests.
Prepares periodic reports related to foreign contracts in accordance with the requirements of the direct manager to support decision-making processes.

Job Qualifications:

Bachelor of Laws " English section".
Registered with the Bar Association.
2-4 years of experience in international contracts.
Good communication skills.
Honesty and maintaining the confidentiality of contract information.
Good command in spoken and written English.
Experience in drafting in English legal language
Legal skills in contracts and the issues that arise from them between the two parties
Knowledge of negotiating skills with foreign companies
Proven experience in drafting foreign contracts and legal review of all kinds
Ability to work under pressure and quickly accomplish tasks in line with the speed of implementation of the company's requirements.
Accuracy in accomplishing assigned tasks.

EL ARABY Group is an equal opportunity employer and applies fair employment practices through the interviewing and selection process.