Senior Legal Counsel – Mediterranean and Africa Region

The Regional Senior Legal Counsel supports the Mediterranean and Africa Region General Counsel & Compliance Director in overseeing and coordinating legal matters across the MAR region.
The role ensures high-quality, consistent, and pragmatic legal support to business and corporate functions, in alignment with Group legal standards, local regulations, and regional priorities.

The position combines hands-on legal expertise, regional coordination, and strategic advisory responsibilities, acting as a key legal reference for complex, cross-border, and high-impact matters.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide senior legal advice on commercial, corporate, insurance‑related, and regulatory matters across the MAR region
• Support and coordinate legal activities across the MAR region, working with local legal counsels and external law firms.
• Ensure consistent application of Group legal policies, standards, and templates at regional level.
• Act as legal advisor on regional and cross‑border projects and strategic initiatives.
• Oversee significant litigation and disputes, including coordination with external counsel.
• Contribute to regional and Group legal reporting and governance activities.
• Identify legal risks and propose pragmatic, business‑oriented solutions.
• Work closely with Compliance and other corporate functions while maintaining clear role boundaries.

Key Stakeholders:

• MAR General Counsel & Compliance Director
• Group Legal DepartmentCountry CEOs, CFOs, Compliance Officers, and Business Management
• External law firms and legal advisors