Counsel / Senior Counsel – Corporate & Transactions
Position: Counsel / Senior Counsel – Corporate & Transactions
Location: Mivida, New Cairo, Egypt
Experience: 12+ years of relevant legal experience
Career Progression: Potential path to Non-Equity Partnership within 18 months, subject to performance, leadership, client management, and business contribution.
Khedive Law Firm is seeking an experienced Counsel / Senior Counsel with strong expertise in Corporate Law, Mergers & Acquisitions, Venture Capital, Private Equity, and Commercial Contracts. The successful candidate will lead transactions independently, manage client relationships, supervise junior lawyers, and contribute to the growth of the firm’s corporate transactions practice.
Key Responsibilities
Transaction Leadership: Lead M&A, venture capital, and private equity transactions through all stages, including structuring, due diligence, negotiation, signing, and closing.
Legal Drafting & Negotiation: Draft, review, and negotiate share purchase agreements, shareholders’ agreements, joint venture agreements, and commercial contracts.
Corporate Advisory & Governance: Advise clients on corporate structures, governance, GAFI procedures, and Egyptian corporate filings.
Regulatory Matters: Handle FRA- and/or CBE-regulated matters, particularly in financial services, fintech, regulated M&A, licensing, approvals, and changes of control.
Client Relationship Management: Serve as a trusted point of contact for clients, investors, and foreign counsel, providing clear, commercially informed legal advice.
Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor junior lawyers, oversee their work, and maintain high standards of legal analysis, drafting, and delivery.
Business Development: Support client acquisition, develop existing client relationships, and contribute to the growth of the corporate transactions practice.
Qualifications & Requirements
Experience: At least 12 years of relevant legal experience, with substantial involvement in corporate, M&A, venture capital, private equity, and commercial contracts.
Transactional Expertise: Strong experience in due diligence, transaction structuring, share purchase agreements, shareholders’ agreements, joint ventures, and closing mechanics.
Egyptian Corporate Practice: Strong working knowledge of corporate governance, GAFI procedures, and Egyptian corporate filings.
Regulatory Experience: Practical experience with FRA- and/or CBE-regulated matters, including relevant licensing, regulatory approvals, and change-of-control requirements.
English Proficiency: Excellent professional English is essential, including accurate legal drafting, negotiation, and client-facing communication with international clients, investors, and foreign counsel.
Leadership & Commercial Judgment: Demonstrated ability to lead transactions independently, manage client expectations, supervise junior colleagues, and contribute to business growth.
Career Progression
This position offers a potential path to Non-Equity Partnership within 18 months, subject to demonstrated performance, leadership, client management, and business contribution. Progression will be assessed against these criteria and is not automatic.
Application Instructions
Please ensure your CV clearly includes:
Academic Background: Qualifications, universities attended, and graduation years.
Career History: Current and previous positions, firms or organisations, dates of employment, and principal responsibilities.
Relevant Experience: A summary of your involvement in corporate transactions, M&A, venture capital, private equity, commercial contracts, and regulated matters, without disclosing confidential client information.
Please submit your application to:
hiring@khedivelawfirm.com
Subject: Counsel / Senior Counsel – Corporate & Transactions
