Overview
Litigation Manager Jobs in Giza, Al Jizah, Egypt at Talaat Moustafa Group
Title: Litigation Manager
Company: Talaat Moustafa Group
Location: Giza, Al Jizah, Egypt
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee all litigation cases involving the company, including:
- Real estate disputes (ownership, registration, possession, eviction)
- Contractor and construction disputes
- Buyer and investor claims
- Commercial and contractual disputes
- Develop case strategies and supervise their execution from filing through final judgment and enforcement.
- Represent the company before Egyptian courts with all its degrees & stages (economic, civil, administrative, etc.) where applicable.
- Review and draft pleadings, appeals, and legal submissions, etc.
- Monitor court proceedings, deadlines, and procedural compliance.
- Appoint, manage, and evaluate external law firms and litigation counsel.
- Review legal opinions and ensure alignment with company strategy.
- Control and optimize litigation budgets and legal expenses.
- Lead negotiations for settlement of disputes to minimize financial and operational impact.
- Advise management on risk exposure and settlement options.
- Handle arbitration cases and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms where applicable.
- Oversee execution of court judgments, including debt recovery and enforcement actions.
- Coordinate with enforcement authorities and bailiffs.
- Manage legal actions related to bounced cheques, payment defaults, and installment disputes.
- Analyze litigation trends and recurring disputes to identify root causes.
- Provide recommendations to internal departments (sales, development, contracts) to reduce future disputes.
- Review contracts and policies from a disputes perspective.
- Handle disputes with governmental authorities (e.g., licensing, land allocation, zoning).
- Represent the company before administrative courts and regulatory bodies.
- Prepare periodic litigation reports for senior management, including:
- Case status updates
- Financial exposure and provisions
- Success rates and risk assessments
- Maintain proper documentation and litigation tracking systems.
- Lead and mentor in-house litigation lawyers (if applicable).
- Ensure high standards of legal practice and professional development within the team.
Qualifications:
- Education: LL.B. from an Egyptian university; LL.M. or relevant postgraduate studies preferred.
- Bar Admission: Must be registered as an Appeal or Cassation Lawyer with the Egyptian Bar Association.
- Experience: 12–15+ years of legal experience, with a heavy focus on Real Estate, Construction, and Commercial litigation in Egypt.
- Court Expertise: Proven track record before Economic, Civil, and Administrative (State Council) courts.
- Technical Skills: Expert drafting of pleadings/appeals in formal Arabic.
- Languages: Native-level Arabic (legal technicality).