Government Affairs Advisor | Group Legal | Corporate Services

Job Requisition ID: 167034 

Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United A”rab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group’s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organisation to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate. 

By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.

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

Required skills to be successful

• Good Knowledge within Law practices  
• Process controls
• Good communication skills
• Good usage of Microsoft tools

What equips you for the role

• Bachelor of Law
• At least 7-10 years’ relevant experience within a large organization

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