Lawyer - Rabat

Company :

At the heart of the Territorial Development Branch's value chain, MEDZ and its subsidiaries are part of the Branch's industrial development business line.
Since its creation in 2002, MEDZ has developed more than 2600 hectares, developed nearly 30 zones and contributed to the creation of nearly 120,000 jobs. It is currently part of an ambitious development plan integrating the challenges of decarbonization, new partnerships and the continuation of the impact on ecosystems and advanced regionalization in Morocco.

Job :

Reporting to the Legal Affairs Department, your main responsibilities will be:

• Provide legal support to the various departments of MEDZ and its subsidiaries in their activities;
• Participate in the drafting, analysis, and review of contracts, agreements, and legal documents, particularly sales contracts, partnership agreements, service provider contracts, addenda, and other contractual documents;
• Ensure legal monitoring of contracts and agreements within its scope;
• Participate in the processing of legal files related to real estate operations and development projects;
• Contribute to the organization and legal security of governance bodies (boards of directors, general meetings, etc.), particularly by preparing notices, agendas, draft resolutions, minutes, and related documents;
• Ensure the follow-up of legal formalities related to the corporate life of companies and participate in procedures related to the creation or modification of project companies;
• Manage and monitor pre-litigation and litigation files, in coordination with the relevant entities and external counsel, and ensure the follow-up of procedures and deadlines;
• Handle communications and follow-up with various external stakeholders: lawyers, notaries, administrations, courts, and other partners;
• Conduct legal research and analysis necessary for processing assigned cases;
• Ensure legal and regulatory watch related to the activities of MEDZ and its subsidiaries;
• Ensure the proper maintenance, filing, and archiving of contracts, deeds, and legal files;
• Keep the tools and tracking sheets for legal files up to date;
• Comply with the requirements of MEDZ's management system within its scope, as well as the applicable rules for information systems and document management.

Required profile :

Master's degree (Bac+5) in business law, corporate law, or equivalent;

Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in a similar legal role, ideally gained within a large group, a company operating in the real estate or development sector, or a business law firm;
Practical experience in drafting and analyzing contracts, corporate law, and monitoring litigation files is desirable;
Knowledge of the real estate and/or development sector is a plus.

Required skills for the position:

Technical skills:

• Good command of business law, contract law, and corporate law;
• Good ability to draft and analyze contracts, agreements, and legal documents;
• Knowledge of sales contracts and real estate operations;
• Good knowledge of company operations and main governance rules;
• Knowledge of pre-litigation and litigation procedures;
• Good knowledge of Moroccan laws and regulations;
• Good legal research, analysis, and drafting skills;
• Proficiency in office and document management tools.

Behavioral skills:

• Rigor and attention to detail;
• Analytical and synthesis skills;
• Organizational skills and respect for deadlines;
• Responsiveness and availability;
• Good writing and interpersonal skills;
• Team spirit;
• Integrity and professional discretion.

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Desired personality traits :

Emotional distance Rationalism Need for reflection Organization