We are currently seeking an experienced legal professional to join our Group Legal Team in the capacity of Government Affairs Advisor.

Overview of the role
Supports the organization navigate legal frameworks, anticipate changes in policy and shape regulations before the governmental entities.

What you will do

• Manage the commercial registration and multi business incorporation including all aspects of business licensing practices and government registration.
• Perform the trade licenses issuances, renewals, liquidation and execute all type of licensing amendments required as per group legal directions.
• Perform the process of obtaining various governmental approvals/permits to ensure timely completion that supports business operations and legal compliance with government legislation. This includes executing   e-smart services and use of online portals to provide efficient and streamlined governmental services.
• Process the operations and facilitate the issuance of approvals for running various marketing campaigns and store promotions including the shopping mall events and seasonal festivals.
• Engage and collaborate with the business units across the group in developing a strategic plan for business incorporation, closure, commercial acquisitions and business expansions.
• Develop and maintain a strategic working relationships and network of contacts with the government bodies and authorities.
• Lobby with the governmental entities either related to the new authorities or the local units. i.e. civil defense, New Cairo authority, Industrial development authority, etc.
• Extracting, real estate certificates for Al-Futtaim properties.
• Handling the extraction and the renewal of the exportation cards.
• Handling the extraction and the renewal of the industrial registries