Legal Counsel

About the role

Bosta, an overnight delivery provider for e‑commerce companies in Egypt, is looking for a Legal Counsel to lead all litigation and dispute matters arising from its logistics operations. The role involves representing the company before police, prosecutors, and courts, as well as managing relationships with external law firms.

Key responsibilities

• Handle police reports related to lost shipments, damage claims, fraud incidents, and operational disputes.
• Represent Bosta at police stations and follow cases through to prosecution.
• Draft, file, and respond to criminal complaints, ensuring proper documentation and evidence submission.
• Attend investigations before the Public Prosecution and manage all related proceedings.
• Prepare legal memoranda, defenses, and supporting documentation for ongoing investigations.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to gather evidence, witness statements, and operational records.
• Represent the company before economic, civil, commercial, misdemeanor, and administrative courts.
• Manage the full lifecycle of cases, including filings, pleadings, hearings, expert appointments, judgments, and enforcement.
• Draft and submit legal briefs, motions, appeals, and memoranda in a timely manner.
• Liaise with external law firms and court agents, ensuring alignment with company strategy and cost efficiency.
• Assess litigation risks and provide strategic recommendations to minimize financial and reputational exposure.
• Negotiate settlements and oversee execution of settlement agreements.
• Initiate and follow up on enforcement proceedings for favorable judgments.
• Prepare periodic litigation reports, including risk assessments.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LL.B.).
• 3‑5 years of experience in litigation, preferably within logistics, transportation, or commercial sectors.
• Strong knowledge of Egyptian criminal and civil procedures.
• Proven experience dealing with police reports, prosecution, and court proceedings.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and case‑management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and meet deadlines effectively.

Required skills

• Legal drafting and documentation.
• Case management and coordination.
• Negotiation and settlement handling.
• Risk assessment and strategic advice.