Legal Director managing legal strategies and compliance for an international group in Morocco. Creates and oversees legal department while ensuring compliance with Moroccan laws and group standards.
Responsibilities
Establish, structure and lead the Legal Department
Provide strategic legal advice to the company’s various departments
Manage legal risks and propose solutions to mitigate them
Oversee drafting, review and negotiation of all types of contracts (in French and English)
Monitor legislative developments in the sector
Advise senior management on legal risks and propose action plans
Supervise and maintain the local compliance program
Implement and update policies to prevent regulatory sanctions
Analyze the regulatory environment and ensure continuous adaptation to changes in Moroccan law
Provide compliance recommendations for new products or processes
Promote a culture of risk prevention and compliance
Requirements
Advanced degree in Law
Significant experience as legal counsel and in a compliance officer/head role
Strong knowledge of the Moroccan legal framework
Excellent negotiation, drafting and legal advisory skills
Bilingual in French and English
Strong ability to lead a team and to structure a department
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