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Head of Legal, EgyptAstraZeneca · Egypt - Cairo
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Head of Legal, Egypt

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🗓️ Posted 2026-08-25 Egypt - Cairo Full-time Hybrid Legal
💰 Salary Not shared 📊 Market 80,000 GBP–150,000 GBP/mo

About the Company

Are you ready to steer high-impact legal strategy that safeguards trusted growth and enables bold decisions As Head of Legal, Egypt, you will be the principal legal partner for a dynamic, science-led business-translating complex legal landscapes into clear, timely choices that advance our mission for patients and the enterprise. Based in Cairo, you will lead the provision of legal advice across Egypt, operating autonomously while aligned with the Area Legal Director for the Middle East and Africa. You will collaborate closely with senior leaders, cross-functional teams, and regional and global legal colleagues to anticipate risk, unlock opportunities, and drive disciplined execution. Can you balance pace with precision while uniting teams around doing the right thing the right way Your judgment, influence, and drafting excellence will set the tone for ethical, compliant growth and long-term business resilience. Accountabilities: Strategic Leadership: Define and implement the legal strategy and annual plan for Egypt, aligned to global legal priorities and business objectives; set market priorities that protect license to operate while enabling sustainable growth. Risk Management and Compliance: Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and regulatory risks across commercial, regulatory, and corporate activities; ensure robust compliance with local laws and applicable international standards. Legal Advisory: Provide skilled, objective, business-focused advice on contr

Requirements

  • ● Recognized law degree and be a qualified lawyer with at least 7 years of experience as a lawyer in a major law firm or an internal corporate counsel role with an international company (preferably in a regulated industry)
  • ● Expertise in managing Commercial Legal Matters
  • ● Excellence in managing Litigation and Investigations
  • ● Strong business acumen
  • ● Strong drafting skills
  • ● Proactivity/Team Skills
  • ● Excellent communication skills and fluency in Arabic and English
  • ● French would be a distinct advantage
  • ● Why AstraZeneca:
  • ● Join a high-performing legal community that partners at the heart of the business-where ethics, compliance, and transparency guide every decision and where legal is a catalyst for progress. You will collaborate with ambitious, curious colleagues who bring unexpected disciplines together to unlock bold thinking, supported by modern tools and digital insight. Here, you will shape real-world outcomes for patients by helping the enterprise move faster and smarter, with the support to grow your expertise and the autonomy to own your impact. We value kindness alongside ambition, and we succeed by combining sharp judgment with a commitment to doing things the right way.
  • ● Call to Action:
  • ● Lead the legal agenda for a science-led enterprise in Egypt-step forward today to shape decisions that matter for patients, colleagues, and your career.
  • ● Date Posted 24-أغسطس-2026
  • ● Closing Date 17-سبتمبر-2026
  • ● AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.
Credential Requirements for United Kingdom
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SRA Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE)

Solicitors Regulation Authority

Must have to work
Cost: GBP 4,000–8,000 Timeline: 1–2 years