Head of Legal Affairs - Middle East & Africa (MEA)
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About the Role
SSC HR Solutions seeks a Head of Legal Affairs for the MEA region to oversee legal operations and governance. The role provides strategic legal leadership, manages legal advisory services, dispute resolution, contractual matters, corporate governance, and intellectual property.
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Responsibilities
- Establish and maintain regional legal frameworks, procedures, and governance standards.
- Translate business priorities into legal strategies that support operational and commercial objectives.
- Monitor evolving legal and regulatory requirements and implement proactive compliance measures.
- Lead the review, drafting, negotiation, and execution of contracts and commercial agreements.
- Direct dispute management activities including litigation, arbitration, and settlement discussions.
- Lead intellectual property management initiatives, including registration, enforcement, and portfolio protection.
- Develop and mentor regional legal teams to build sustainable capability.
- Promote adherence to anti corruption principles and internal compliance controls.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB or equivalent)
- Arabic language proficiency is required
- 10 15 years of progressive experience in legal affairs, corporate governance, and compliance
- Strong experience in legal operations, contract management, and risk management
- Experience in dispute resolution, litigation management, and claims handling
- Leadership experience in managing and mentoring legal teams
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Role Summary
- The Head of Legal Affairs MEA is responsible for overseeing legal operations and governance across the Middle East and Africa region. The role provides strategic legal leadership to support business growth, strengthen regulatory compliance, minimize legal exposure, and ensure effective governance
- This position acts as a trusted advisor to leadership teams, managing legal advisory services, dispute resolution, contractual matters, corporate governance, and intellectual property initiatives while building a high performing legal function.
Job Description
- Legal Governance & Strategic Oversight
- Establish and maintain regional legal frameworks, procedures, and governance standards
- Translate business priorities into legal strategies that support operational and commercial objectives
- Monitor evolving legal and regulatory requirements and implement proactive compliance measures
- Design and maintain legal governance documentation, policies, and operating guidelines
- Drive a culture of ethics, integrity, and accountability through legal awareness and internal guidance
- Identify legal and regulatory exposure areas and implement mitigation plans
- Support leadership in making informed decisions on legal and governance matters
- Commercial Legal Support & Advisory
- Provide practical and commercially focused legal counsel to internal stakeholders
- Lead the review, drafting, negotiation, and execution of contracts and commercial agreements
- Structure agreements to balance legal protection with business objectives
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB or equivalent)
- Arabic language proficiency is required
- 10 15 years of progressive experience in legal affairs, corporate governance, and compliance
- Strong experience in legal operations, contract management, and risk management
- Strong understanding of regulatory engagement and public sector operating environments
- Experience working with cross functional stakeholders and external legal networks
- Excellent negotiation, advisory, and executive communication skills
- Strong knowledge of commercial contracting and corporate governance practices
- Experience in dispute resolution, litigation management, and claims handling
- Knowledge of intellectual property management and legal risk assessment
- Strong strategic thinking and decision making abilities
- Ability to manage complex legal matters and provide business focused solutions
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