Senior Lawyer M/F - Rabat

Company :

Born from the will to meet the economic, political and social challenges of Morocco and Africa, the International University of Rabat (IUR) is the first public university with private management under contract with the Moroccan State. Founded in 2010, it has become from its early years of existence a model of an innovative institution conforming to the best international standards in the field of Higher Education and Research.

With more than 8,500 students and continuing education participants, the IUR offers a multidisciplinary training program that covers the fields of Engineering, Architecture, Health Sciences, Human and Social Sciences, Management, etc. In terms of continuing education, the IUR supports public and private institutions in strengthening the capacities of their teams with diversified executive master's programs, bachelor's degrees, and certificates that cover the sectoral strategies driven by Morocco.

Research and innovation also constitute a major focus of the University's strategy, which is expressed through academic publications, applied research, and an active R&D policy with nearly 540 patents filed, including 100 internationally, making it the 1st university in Morocco and Africa in terms of patent filings (source OMPIC).

Young, dynamic, and civic-minded, our university, which benefits from growing attractiveness and recognized innovation capacity, is today launching an ambitious development program to reach 41,000 students by 2040.

Discover the testimony of Widad Laoufir, Human Capital Director at IUR in Challenge Maroc magazine by clicking here: https://bit.ly/4cZganL

Company culture :

Université Internationale de Rabat (UIR) operates within a strongly performance-driven and competitive culture, where ambition, academic excellence and institutional reputation are key success drivers. This environment is reinforced by a significant innovation dimension, promoting research, experimentation and the development of high-impact projects. The culture is further supported by a collaborative approach, encouraging team engagement, knowledge sharing and close leadership. To a lesser extent, structured processes help ensure operational efficiency and reliability across academic and administrative activities.

Job :

Ensure the legal security of the Group's activities, support the various entities in their projects, and guarantee the compliance of acts, decisions, and operations with applicable legal, regulatory, and statutory provisions. Participate in the governance of the Group's companies and structures, as well as in the management of legal documents and the protection of intangible assets.

Main Responsibilities

1. Legal advice and assistance

• Ensure legal and regulatory watch in the Group's business areas
• Advise operational departments on legal issues encountered
• Analyze legal risks related to projects and formulate recommendations
• Participate in drafting legal notes, consultations, and opinions

2. Contract management

• Draft, analyze, and secure contracts and agreements
• Ensure the follow-up of the contract lifecycle
• Ensure compliance of contractual commitments
• Participate in dispute resolution and litigation handling in coordination with external counsel

3. Governance and legal secretarial services

• Prepare and organize meetings of governance bodies (General Assemblies, Boards of Directors, Supervisory Boards, Management Boards, Specialized Committees, etc.)
• Draft minutes, reports, resolutions, and other corporate documents
• Ensure follow-up of corporate mandates and legal obligations of directors
• Carry out legal and administrative formalities with competent administrations and organizations
• Ensure compliance with governance rules and statutory provisions

4. Company management and corporate operations

• Ensure legal follow-up of subsidiaries and Group entities
• Prepare and monitor routine and exceptional legal operations: company formations, statutory modifications, appointments, mandate renewals, restructurings, capital increases, etc.
• Maintain legal registers and corporate documentation

5. Legal document management and archives

• Organize, classify, and ensure the conservation of legal documents (physical and digital)
• Ensure the updating and reliability of legal document databases
• Participate in digitalization projects for legal documents and processes
• Ensure traceability and accessibility of strategic legal documents

6. Intellectual property

• Ensure follow-up of the trademark portfolio and other intellectual property rights
• Coordinate formalities for filing, renewal, and protection of trademarks

7. Personal data protection

• Ensure compliance of personal data processing with applicable legal and regulatory provisions, particularly law No. 09-08
• Support Group entities in complying with personal data protection regulations
• Ensure follow-up of formalities and declarations with the CNDP
• Participate in the development and implementation of internal procedures relating to personal data protection
• Raise awareness and advise stakeholders on obligations related to personal data protection
• Identify and contribute to managing legal risks related to the processing of personal data

8. Insurance management

• Ensure administrative and legal follow-up of the Group's insurance portfolio
• Participate in analyzing the insurance coverage needs of the Group's various entities
• Coordinate relations with brokers, insurance companies, and other stakeholders
• Ensure follow-up of insurance policy renewals and verify the adequacy of coverage
• Participate in the management and follow-up of claims in coordination with relevant stakeholders
• Contribute to the identification and coverage of risks that could affect the Group's activities and assets.

Required profile :

Education

• Master's degree (Bac+5) in business law, corporate law, or equivalent
• Experience in governance, compliance, or corporate law would be an asset

Experience

• Minimum 5 to 8 years of experience in a legal department, law firm, or structured group

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in business law
• Proficiency in legal and contractual drafting
• Good knowledge of legal formalities and legal secretarial services
• Knowledge of compliance and legal risk management issues
• Proficiency in office tools and document management solutions
• Knowledge of regulations regarding personal data protection
• Knowledge of insurance management and risk coverage mechanisms

Personal Qualities

• Rigor and organizational skills
• Excellent writing and interpersonal skills
• Analytical and synthesis skills
• Sense of confidentiality
• Autonomy and proactivity
• Ability to work in a team and interact with high-level stakeholders (internal and external)

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Desired personality traits :

Emotional distance Rationalism Need for reflection Organization