33 Legal Professional jobs in Egypt
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We are seeking a highly skilled and independent In-House Legal Counsel to serve as a "one-man-show" for all legal matters related to our operations. The ideal candidate will handle regulatory interactions, license maintenance and expansion, partnership structuring for LaaS, contract drafting, and general corporate law issues. While operating autonomously, you will have the flexibility to engage external consultants as needed for specialized advice. This role requires deep expertise in Egyptian financial regulations, corporate law, and fintech innovations to support our growth in consumer and nano-lending.
Key Responsibilities:
- Regulatory Compliance and Licensing:
- Liaise with Egyptian regulatory authorities (e.g., Financial Regulatory Authority - FRA, Central Bank of Egypt - CBE) to maintain and expand the NBFC license, including applications for nano-lending permissions.
- Ensure all operations comply with Egyptian laws on consumer lending, data protection, anti-money laundering (AML), and other relevant financial regulations.
- Act as the company's focal point for communications with FRA, including submission of reports, disclosures, and responses to regulatory inquiries.
- Monitor regulatory changes and advise the company on potential impacts, providing proactive strategies for compliance.
- LaaS Partnership Development:
- Design and structure legal frameworks for Lending as a Service (LaaS) partnerships with local banks, ensuring seamless interactions between the company, bank, and clients while adhering to all legal requirements.
- Draft and negotiate partnership agreements, service level agreements (SLAs), and risk-sharing models to mitigate liabilities and align with Egyptian banking laws.
- Contract Management and Client Documentation:
- Develop and review all client-facing documents, including loan agreements, terms of service, privacy policies, and disclosure statements for retail consumer lending.
- Negotiate and draft contracts with merchants (e.g., retailers) for point-of-sale financing integrations, ensuring protection of company interests.
- Handle contract lifecycle management, including amendments, terminations, and dispute resolution.
- Corporate Law and Stakeholder Protection:
- Provide ongoing advice on corporate governance, including protection of the company's and Ultimate Beneficial Owners' (UBO) interests in dealings with stakeholders, investors, and partners.
- Manage standard corporate matters such as entity structuring, shareholder agreements, intellectual property protection, and employment contracts.
- Assist in due diligence for acquisitions, mergers, or expansions, with a focus on financial services.
- General Legal Support:
- Act as the primary legal advisor for internal teams on day-to-day operations, risk assessment, and dispute resolution.
- Coordinate with external legal consultants or firms when specialized expertise is required.
- Conduct legal research, prepare memos, and deliver training to staff on compliance topics.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Education:
Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized Egyptian or international university; admission to the Egyptian Bar Association is required. Advanced degrees (e.g., LLM in Financial Law, Corporate Law, or Fintech) are highly preferred. - Experience:
Minimum 7-10 years of relevant legal experience, with at least 5 years in financial services, banking, or fintech in Egypt. Proven track record in NBFC licensing, consumer lending regulations, and partnership structuring (experience with LaaS or similar models is a plus). - Skills and Competencies:
- In-depth knowledge of Egyptian financial laws, including FRA and CBE regulations, consumer protection laws, and nano-finance guidelines.
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills for contracts and regulatory submissions.
- Ability to work independently as a "one-man-show" while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication skills in English and Arabic (both written and verbal).
- High ethical standards, attention to detail, and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in fintech startups or NBFCs, particularly in retail lending or microfinance.
- Prior involvement in regulatory advocacy or policy discussions with Egyptian authorities.
- Understanding of best practices in digital lending to inform local adaptations.
Legal Counsel
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At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.
Could you be the full-time onsite Legal Counsel in Cairo, EG we're looking for?
Your future role
Take on a new challenge and apply your seasoned legal expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You'll work alongside dedicated, collaborative, and expert teammates. You'll provide expert guidance and strategic solutions on legal issues, significantly impacting our business operations and growth. Day-to-day, you'll work closely with teams across the business (Contract Management team, Cluster legal Director, and bid teams), review and draft complex legal agreements, support in legal and contractual matters including claim management and dispute settlement, and much more.
We'll look to you for:
- Support to the Contract Management team and Cluster legal Director in legal matters.
- Assistance to bid teams during the tender process including contractual and legal assessment.
- Proactive management and instruction of litigation, arbitration, or other dispute resolution.
- Expert guidance and strategic solutions on legal issues.
- Handling of corporate law matters.
- Ensuring compliance with international law and project-specific legal requirements.
All about you
We value passion and attitude over experience. That's why we don't expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we've listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:
- Degree in Law.
- Experience or understanding of international business law and legal practices in an international business environment or law firm.
- Knowledge of complex project structures and public tender processes.
- Good drafting and negotiation skills.
- Excellent English language skills, both written and verbal.
Things you'll enjoy
Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You'll also:
- Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues.
- Work with a diverse range of legal issues, providing expert guidance and strategic solutions that support our business and uphold our high ethical standards.
- Progress towards becoming a pivotal part of our legal team, contributing to the company's success through your senior legal expertise.
- Utilise our dynamic working environment to foster continuous personal and professional growth.
You don't need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you'll be proud. If you're up for the challenge, we'd love to hear from you
Important to note
As a global business, we're an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.
Legal Counsel
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- Overseeing and managing multiple legal debt settlement cases simultaneously, ensuring timely progress and resolution for AWH clients.
- Conducting a comprehensive legal review of the case documents, providing the client with a legal opinion, and understanding the case circumstances.
- Provide legal advice and support to various departments within the organization.
- Provide legal advice and support to various departments within the organization.
- Ability to draft and review legal documents such as legal notices, demand notices, settlement agreements, etc.
- Exhibit adeptness in resolving disputes by employing effective negotiation strategies to achieve mutually advantageous resolutions.
- Providing ongoing support and guidance to clients, answering their queries, and addressing any concerns.
- Developing and presenting legal debt settlement proposals to clients, outlining the proposed terms and conditions.
- Maintaining accurate and updated records of client interactions, settlements, and negotiations for legal and administrative purposes.
- Prepare reports for management on a weekly and monthly basis.
- Work on the legal system and keep it updated.
Job Requirements
Skills and Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in law.
- 2+ years of experience.
- Fluent English speaker.
- Working knowledge of MS Office and databases.
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Self-motivated and have the passion to learn and work
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Legal Counsel
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Al-Tarek Law Firm specializes in civil and corporate litigation, company formation worldwide, government affairs, trade intelligence, and business legal services. Our focus is on providing comprehensive legal solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients. We assist in navigating regulatory landscapes, formulating effective legal strategies, and ensuring compliance for businesses across various sectors. Our experienced team is dedicated to delivering exceptional legal counsel and support.
Role Description
This is a full-time remote role for a Legal Counsel. The Legal Counsel will be responsible for providing legal advice, preparing and reviewing legal documents, managing contract negotiations, and addressing various legal issues. The Legal Counsel will work closely with clients and internal teams to ensure legal compliance and mitigate risks. The role requires staying updated on relevant laws and regulations, conducting thorough legal research, and representing clients in legal matters.
Qualifications
- Knowledge and expertise in Law and Legal Issues
- Proficiency in Contract Negotiation and Legal Document Preparation
- Ability to provide sound Legal Advice
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and remotely
- Bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction
Legal Counsel
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About Mozn
Mozn is a rapidly growing technology firm revolutionising the field of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science
headquartered in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and it's working to realise Vision 2030 with a proven track record of
excellence in supporting and growing the tech ecosystem in Saudi Arabia and the GCC region. Mozn is the trusted AI technology partner for some of the largest government organizations, as well as many large corporations and startups.
We are in an exciting stage of scaling the company to provide AI-powered products and solutions both locally and globally that ensure the growth and prosperity of our digital humanity. It is an exciting time to work in the field of AI to create a long-lasting impact.
About The Role
As part of Mozn's expanding legal function, the Legal Counsel will play a pivotal role in supporting commercial contracting, compliance, and strategic initiatives. You will work closely with vendors, technology partners, and internal stakeholders to ensure legal and regulatory alignment across international operations. This role is key to enabling Mozn's growth in the GCC and North Africa while ensuring robust risk mitigation and IP protection frameworks are in place.
What You'll Do
- Lead the drafting, negotiation, and review of a wide range of commercial contracts, including SaaS agreements, vendor partnerships, service contracts, NDAs, and data-sharing agreements.
- Provide legal counsel on software licensing, IP protection, data privacy, and compliance across jurisdictions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales, Product, Procurement, Compliance) to align legal strategies with business goals.
- Serve as the legal point of contact for contract lifecycle management, including vendor onboarding and renewal negotiations.
- Ensure contract templates, terms, and clauses are kept up to date with evolving regulatory and commercial requirements.
- Support legal operations and regulatory readiness as part of Mozn's regional expansion—particularly in Egypt and the UAE.
- Maintain internal documentation and provide training where needed to teams interacting with external parties.
- Assist with external counsel management, budget alignment, and risk assessments on high-stakes contracts.
Qualifications
- Law degree from a recognized institution; license to practice in Egypt, UAE, or other relevant jurisdictions.
- 7–10 years of experience as a Commercial Lawyer or Legal Counsel—preferably in tech, SaaS, or enterprise software sectors.
- Proven experience drafting, negotiating, and managing large-scale software licensing, vendor, and partnership agreements.
- Strong understanding of intellectual property, confidentiality, IT law, and data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, PDPL).
- Fluency in Arabic and English (written and verbal).
- Experience working in or with international organizations and technology vendors.
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement and contract risk management capabilities.
*Nice-to-Haves *
- Prior experience in SaaS, AI, fintech, or regtech.
- Familiarity with compliance management, audit preparedness, or regulatory filings.
- Experience working in high-growth scale ups or startups.
Benefits
- You will be at the forefront of an exciting time for the Middle East, joining a high-growth rocket-ship in an exciting space.
- You will be given a lot of responsibility and trust. We believe that the best results come when the people responsible for a function are given the freedom to do what they think is best.
- The fundamentals will be taken care of: competitive compensation, top-tier health insurance, and an enabling culture so that you can focus on what you do best
- You will enjoy a fun and dynamic workplace working alongside some of the greatest minds in AI.
- We believe strength lies in difference, embracing all for who they are and empowered to be the best version of themselves.
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We help the world run better
At SAP, we enable you to bring out your best. Our company culture is focused on collaboration and a shared passion to help the world run better. How? We focus every day on building the foundation for tomorrow and creating a workplace that embraces differences, values flexibility, and is aligned to our purpose-driven and future-focused work. We offer a highly collaborative, caring team environment with a strong focus on learning and development, recognition for your individual contributions, and a variety of benefit options for you to choose from.
SAP is looking for a commercial lawyer to support all legal matters affecting the SAP business and the legal team in the Middle East and Africa region based in cairo.
As a lawyer, you will work as a member of the SAP Middle East and Africa team and will be based in the SAP offices in Cairo, Egypt. The required legal advice will range across cloud, software licensing and consulting contracts, and general legal topics. You will be part of the Middle East and Africa legal team and as part of the SAP Global Legal. You will work closely with the SAP regional entities and the regional legal team.
This role reports to the Head of the Middle East and Africal Legal team.
The Successful Candidate Will
- Act as the primary negotiator for commercial contracts with SAP customers and partners and provide trusted legal advice to SAP's management and teams.
- Ensure that company business strategies are applied in recognition of legal implications and risks.
- Ensure that all contracts are in compliance with SAP's legal, contractual and business processes and policies.
- Report legal disputes, legal aspects of customer escalations, and interact with outside counsel as necessary.
- Contribute to the overall success of SAP's business and be recognised as a business partner with an understanding of SAPs business objectives and cloud strategy.
- Build strong stakeholder relationships and partner with account executives and sales managers and the wider SAP team such as Finance, Commercial and Revenue Recognition.
- Work closely with the SAP's Office of Ethics & Compliance, and ensure an appropriate level of internal governance is in place in relation to transactions and other business activities.
- Work closely with the government affairs team, and ensure legal review of all updates to the relevant laws and regulation in the region and assess anad report any risks to SAP business.
- Understand and work according to the commercial pressures of a sales business in a high-pressure environment.
Qualifications, Experience And Skills
- A qualified lawyer with excellent working knowledge of Contract and IT Laws with between 5-7 years of experience.
- Fluent in Arabic and English. French language is a plus.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and drafting skills.
- IT and IP legal experience.
- Working knowledge of Data Privacy and Data Protection Laws such as GDPR and PDPLs.
- Experience in negotiating commercial contracts with customers/partners.
- Works well with the other regional lawyers who are expected to support and operate as a team.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and cope well with pressure (including quarter end pressures).
- Works independently and creatively (whilst keeping critical stakeholders informed), collaborates well with different parts of the global organisation and responds effectively to SAP's sales and management teams.
Bring out your best
SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.
We win with inclusion
SAP's culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better and more equitable world.
SAP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team:
For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy. Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.
EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.
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Legal Counsel
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We are seeking a skilled Legal Counsel to join our Africa & Trading Markets Cluster (A&T) team at The Kraft Heinz Company (KHC). As a key member of our legal team, you will report to the Head of Legal - Africa & Trading Markets and play a vital role in shaping and implementing our legal strategy across the region.
Key Responsibilities
Contract Management
- Support on contract drafting, negotiation and review across a range of products, goods and services including inbound procurement and outbound supply services.
- Support the implementation of an effective distribution contract portfolio management.
- Provide a range of standard templates, processes, tools and trackers to standardize processes within the A&T business and improve existing legal processes as required to enhance the transparency and turnover timelines.
Marketing and IP
- Advise and support on advertising and marketing law matters, including competitive product claims, packaging materials, media copy and advertising materials clearance for KHC's range of products.
- Review marketing materials content, data, claims, etc. (including artwork, POSM, TVC, digital, comms, etc.) and work closely with the Marketing and Regulatory departments to ensure a timely and risk-managed approach.
- Review marketing campaigns, sales initiatives, sponsorship, promotional strategies, and permissions - where required.
- Provide local legal support to the Global Brand Protection Team.
- Assist in IP Enforcement and Anti-counterfeit matters.
Company Secretarial
- Support company secretarial matters and meetings (OGSMs, EGMs, Board of Directors' meetings).
- Ensure corporate secretarial compliance in the cluster, and mainly where KHC has a local presence
- Support company secretarial liaison with global company secretary function.
- Manage corporate certifications and registrations (e.g. licenses, permits, registrations, etc.)
- Support in maintaining up-to-date records and publishing updates in timely manner across company systems (e.g. Diligent, Simple Legal, etc.)
Compliance
- Assist (where applicable) in any internal compliance audits.
- Advise and support data privacy-related compliance matters.
- Support the legal trainings yearly agenda.
Dispute resolution
- Advise and assist in any pre-litigation disputes and provide legal support in the resolutions of claims.
- Manage timely and accurate litigation reporting.
Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree in Law.
- 5-8 years post qualification experience.
- Fluent in Arabic and English.
- Comfortable with change and able to adjust quickly to new situations or challenges.
- Strong analytical skills and a solution-oriented mindset.
- Awareness and appreciation of cultural differences, enabling effective collaboration with colleagues, partners, and clients from diverse backgrounds.
- Research abilities and effective planning.
Location(s)
El Tagamoa El Khames Commercial Office
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes
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SAP is looking for a commercial lawyer to support all legal matters affecting the SAP business and the legal team in the Middle East and Africa region based in cairo.
As a lawyer, you will work as a member of the SAP Middle East and Africa team and will be based in the SAP offices in Cairo, Egypt. The required legal advice will range across cloud, software licensing and consulting contracts, and general legal topics. You will be part of the Middle East and Africa legal team and as part of the SAP Global Legal. You will work closely with the SAP regional entities and the regional legal team.
This role reports to the Head of the Middle East and Africal Legal team.
The successful candidate will:
- Act as the primary negotiator for commercial contracts with SAP customers and partners and provide trusted legal advice to SAP s management and teams.
- Ensure that company business strategies are applied in recognition of legal implications and risks.
- Ensure that all contracts are in compliance with SAP s legal, contractual and business processes and policies.
- Report legal disputes, legal aspects of customer escalations, and interact with outside counsel as necessary.
- Contribute to the overall success of SAP s business and be recognised as a business partner with an understanding of SAPs business objectives and cloud strategy.
- Build strong stakeholder relationships and partner with account executives and sales managers and the wider SAP team such as Finance, Commercial and Revenue Recognition.
- Work closely with the SAP s Office of Ethics & Compliance, and ensure an appropriate level of internal governance is in place in relation to transactions and other business activities.
- Work closely with the government affairs team, and ensure legal review of all updates to the relevant laws and regulation in the region and assess anad report any risks to SAP business.
- Understand and work according to the commercial pressures of a sales business in a high-pressure environment.
A qualified lawyer with excellent working knowledge of Contract and IT Laws with between 5-7 years of experience.
- Fluent in Arabic and English. French language is a plus.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and drafting skills.
- IT and IP legal experience.
- Working knowledge of Data Privacy and Data Protection Laws such as GDPR and PDPLs.
- Experience in negotiating commercial contracts with customers/partners.
- Works well with the other regional lawyers who are expected to support and operate as a team.
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and cope well with pressure (including quarter end pressures).
- Works independently and creatively (whilst keeping critical stakeholders informed), collaborates well with different parts of the global organisation and responds effectively to SAP s sales and management teams.
Legal Counsel
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At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.
Could you be the full-time onsite Legal Counsel in Cairo, EG we're looking for?
Your future role
Take on a new challenge and apply your seasoned legal expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You'll work alongside dedicated, collaborative, and expert teammates. You'll provide expert guidance and strategic solutions on legal issues, significantly impacting our business operations and growth. Day-to-day, you'll work closely with teams across the business (Contract Management team, Cluster legal Director, and bid teams), review and draft complex legal agreements, support in legal and contractual matters including claim management and dispute settlement, and much more.
We'll look to you for:
- Support to the Contract Management team and Cluster legal Director in legal matters.
- Assistance to bid teams during the tender process including contractual and legal assessment.
- Proactive management and instruction of litigation, arbitration, or other dispute resolution.
- Expert guidance and strategic solutions on legal issues.
- Handling of corporate law matters.
- Ensuring compliance with international law and project-specific legal requirements.
All About You
We value passion and attitude over experience. That's why we don't expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we've listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:
- Degree in Law.
- Experience or understanding of international business law and legal practices in an international business environment or law firm.
- Knowledge of complex project structures and public tender processes.
- Good drafting and negotiation skills.
- Excellent English language skills, both written and verbal.
Things you'll enjoy
Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You'll also:
- Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues.
- Work with a diverse range of legal issues, providing expert guidance and strategic solutions that support our business and uphold our high ethical standards.
- Progress towards becoming a pivotal part of our legal team, contributing to the company's success through your senior legal expertise.
- Utilise our dynamic working environment to foster continuous personal and professional growth.
You don't need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you'll be proud. If you're up for the challenge, we'd love to hear from you
Important to note
As a global business, we're an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.
Legal Counsel
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This is a full-time on-site role for a Legal Advisor located in Cairo, Egypt. The Legal Advisor will be responsible for providing legal advice, preparing legal documents, and addressing various legal issues. The role involves advising on labor and employment law and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The Legal Advisor will work closely with different departments to provide guidance on legal matters.
Qualifications
- Experience in Law and providing Legal Advice
- 4-8 years of experience as in house legal counsel
- advanced level of communication in English as you will be reporting to non arabic
- Regional Exposure will be a plus.
- Skills in Legal Document Preparation and addressing Legal Issues
- Knowledge of Labor and Employment Law
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with teams
- Experience in the private sector is a plus
- Bachelor's degree in Law or related field