Africa Junior Legal Counsel

About the role

This junior legal counsel position is based in Cairo, Egypt, with the possibility of remote work. It offers a young lawyer the chance to develop professional skills while supporting business operations across African markets and, potentially, the Middle East.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review and advise on a variety of contracts and legal documentation.
• Update and maintain contract templates and monitor renewals.
• Conduct legal research, assess risks and perform initial due diligence.
• Support regulatory compliance activities across the region.
• Prepare legal updates, training materials and awareness initiatives for internal stakeholders.
• Provide timely legal advice to business teams under senior guidance.
• Assist in managing claims, disputes and litigation processes, including coordination of documents and witnesses.
• Prepare legal reports, presentations and maintain proper documentation and filing.
• Manage the corporate and contractual repository for Africa and support cross‑functional legal projects.

Required profile

• Law degree (LLB or equivalent).
• Minimum 2 years post‑qualification experience, preferably in corporate or commercial law.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational abilities, proactive and detail‑oriented.
• Fluent in English and Arabic; French is a plus.
• Willingness to work on regional topics across Africa and potentially the Middle East.

Required skills

• Proficiency with MS Office, Microsoft Teams and Outlook.