Group General Counsel

Strategic Responsibilities

• Act as the chief legal advisor to the executive leadership, shaping corporate strategy with legal insight and foresight.
• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of group-wide governance, compliance, and legal/reputational risk management frameworks.
• Oversee the legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships, including cross-border transactions.
• Provide expert counsel on corporate structure, regulatory affairs, data protection, intellectual property, and employment law.
• Ensure proactive compliance with evolving legal landscapes, including international trade, competition, and regulatory frameworks.
• Serve as the principal representative of the company in legal proceedings, negotiations, and government or regulatory engagements.

Operational & Leadership Responsibilities

• Build, lead and mentor a high-performing legal team, fostering commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and collaborative partnership. Oversee and manage all legal matters across AH, including its subsidiaries and portfolio companies.
• Review, negotiate, and draft complex commercial contracts and agreements to mitigate risk and protect the company s interests. Establish standardised legal templates, policies, and governance structures across all subsidiaries.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to identify legal risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Drive continuous legal innovation by leveraging legal technology, knowledge management tools, and best practices.
• Bachelor s degree in Law (LLB) with specialisation in corporate or commercial law; Master s in Law or
• Minimum 15 years senior legal experience, including at least 5 years at executive or general counsel level in a complex, international organisation.
• Proven expertise in corporate governance, commercial transactions, M&A, and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Demonstrated experience influencing board-level decisions and partnering with C-suite executives.
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and the ability to translate complex legal issues into actionable business strategy.
• Fluency in English is essential; Arabic language will be an advantage.

Skills

Strategic & Commercial Acumen

• Governance & Compliance Expertise
• Contract & Transactional Excellence
• Regulatory and Policy Insight
• Leadership & Stakeholder Influence
• Risk Management & Decision-Making
• Communication & Negotiation
• International Mindset
• Bachelor s degree in Law (LLB) with specialisation in corporate or commercial law; Master s in Law or Business preferred.
• Minimum 15 years senior legal experience, including at least 5 years at executive or general counsel level in a complex, international organisation.
• Proven expertise in corporate governance, commercial transactions, M&A, and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Demonstrated experience influencing board-level decisions and partnering with C-suite executives.
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and the ability to translate complex legal issues into actionable business strategy.
• Fluency in English is essential; Arabic language will be an advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities

Objectives & Key Results:

Key Area Key Objectives Key Results

Governance, Compliance & Risk Management Strengthen and enhance the existing governance framework to ensure continued compliance and proactive risk mitigation across all subsidiaries and jurisdictions.

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