Legal Counsel AFMO - H/F - Casablanca

Legal Advisory and Regulatory Compliance

• Monitor and interpret applicable laws and regulations across the region (UAE, KSA and other GCC countries, Morocco, South Africa, Nigeria) and provide timely, business-oriented legal advice on commercial law, antitrust, consumer protection, privacy, labor law, business ethics, and other regulatory matters.
• Anticipate and mitigate legal risks, serve as the first point of contact for legal consultations, and support negotiations with third parties, administrations, and partners.

Contract Management and Negotiations

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, including franchise, distribution, supply, partnership, licensing, and marketing agreements.

Ethics and Compliance Programs

• Implement and enforce Group compliance programs covering anti-corruption, antitrust, privacy, and export control; oversee third-party payment processes and support ethics investigations and the Ethics Committee.

Labor Law and HR Support

• Advise HR on labor law matters, including disciplinary processes, employment contracts, non-compete enforcement, and local regulations; review and update HR policies and internal regulations.

Export Control Compliance

• Liaise with business teams and the export control department, ensure compliance of transactions, clients, and contracts, and manage contractual clauses and sensitive legal matters.

Litigation Management

• Supervise regional litigation with external counsel and manage selected cases in line with company strategy and risk tolerance.

Internal Training and Knowledge Sharing

• Train teams on compliance and legal topics, translating complex requirements into practical guidance.

Company Secretarial and Corporate Governance

• Support regional entities on corporate governance, board and committee processes, and company secretarial compliance.

Miscellaneous

• Support the Group Intellectual Property team on regional matters, as required.

Autonomy and Strategic Reporting

• Deliver responsibilities independently while keeping the General Counsel informed of high-priority matters.