Location: Zamalek, Cairo, Egypt
Department: Legal
Employment Type: Full-Time
Experience: 5–7 Years

About Axis

Axis is an Egyptian fintech company focused on making financial services simpler, smarter, and more accessible through innovative digital solutions.

Role Overview

Axis is seeking an experienced and proactive Legal Lead to oversee corporate and commercial legal matters, provide strategic legal guidance, and support the company's business operations and growth.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in corporate and commercial law, mandatory prior experience at a reputable law firm, and the ability to independently manage complex legal matters while partnering with senior management and cross-functional teams.

Experience advising fintech businesses, startups, or high-growth companies is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage corporate and commercial legal matters, ensuring alignment with Axis's business objectives and applicable legal requirements.

• Draft, review, negotiate, and oversee commercial contracts, including service agreements, vendor contracts, NDAs, partnership agreements, and other business arrangements.

• Provide strategic legal advice to senior management on corporate governance, commercial transactions, regulatory requirements, and legal risk management.

• Oversee corporate structuring, shareholder agreements, board resolutions, and corporate documentation.

• Lead legal support for fundraising activities, investment transactions, investor documentation, and due diligence processes.

• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal risks across company operations and commercial activities.

• Develop, implement, and maintain internal legal policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.

• Manage relationships with external legal counsel and coordinate outsourced legal services when required.

• Provide legal support for mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic partnerships, and business expansion initiatives.

• Advise People & Culture and other internal departments on employment-related and operational legal matters.

• Monitor relevant legislative and regulatory developments and assess their potential impact on Axis.

• Collaborate with Compliance, Risk, Finance, Commercial, and other departments to ensure effective legal support and regulatory alignment.

• Manage legal disputes, claims, and litigation matters in coordination with external counsel when necessary.

• Ensure proper management, documentation, and tracking of legal agreements, corporate records, and legal obligations.

• Provide regular updates and legal recommendations to senior leadership on significant legal matters and potential business risks.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB); a Master's degree or relevant postgraduate qualification is an advantage.

• 5–7 years of relevant experience in corporate and commercial law, with demonstrated ability to independently manage legal matters.

• Mandatory prior experience working at a reputable law firm.

• Strong expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial agreements.

• Solid understanding of Egyptian corporate law, corporate governance, commercial regulations, and legal risk management.

• Experience supporting corporate transactions, shareholder matters, investment agreements, and due diligence processes.

• Preferred: Experience working with or advising fintech companies, startups, or high-growth businesses.

• Experience in financial services or other regulated industries is an advantage.

• Strong legal research, analytical thinking, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice and balance legal risks with commercial objectives.

• Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to work closely with senior leadership.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple legal priorities independently.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Arabic and English.

Perks of Working @ Axis

• Medical insurance for you and your family.

• Life insurance.

• Gym subscription.

• Flexible paid time off (PTO).

• Competitive leave policy, including extended maternity and paternity leave.

• Professional development and career growth opportunities.

• A collaborative, innovative, and fast-growing fintech environment.

Join Axis!

If you're an experienced corporate legal professional with strong commercial expertise, sound legal judgment, and a passion for supporting business growth, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Axis and play a key role in supporting our growth, protecting our business, and strengthening our legal and corporate governance framework!