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Sidra Medicine

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 JOB SUMMARY:
 
 
 
 The Legal Counsel is primarily responsible for providing legal advice and support Leadership in variety of areas, which may include contracts issues, HR/labor law, disputes/litigation and medico-legal matters.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 KEY ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:
 
 
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 Advises the General Counsel and other leadership of the institution regarding Sidra policies, programs, practices, and activities that are affected by legal considerations.
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 Maintains a collegial approach to problem-solving and a willingness to engage in clear and transparent dialogue about both legal and non-legal issues.
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 Works independently to manage timing and action plans for completing division&rsquo;s functions and preparing correspondence, reports and other documents ahead of need.
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 Works independently to perform duties including creating and preparing routine materials, verifying, and editing all materials for accuracy and clarity.
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 Communicating with and managing any third-party bodies such as external counsel.
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 Supervising internal group for litigation and dispute management.
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 Researches and analyses law sources and complex legal issues, and prepares briefs/memorandums.
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 Reviews and prepares amendments to standard terms and conditions, if applicable.
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 Drafting, reviewing, approving and negotiating various contracts and agreements as needed.
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 Drafts and reviews letters and other legal documents, as needed.
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 Peer supports members within the Legal Department within the team about various area of law and practices.
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 Sets clear priorities in order to focus on those responsibilities and tasks
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 Ability to quick study, in some areas of the law that affect the institution and eager to learn areas of the law in which expertise is lacking.
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 Collaborating with management and external law firms to devise efficient defense strategies.
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 Demonstrates confidence in own abilities even when working in unfamiliar areas.
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 Meets work demands with considerable stamina, persistence, and a consistent focus on client needs and concerns, making extra effort and sacrifice to meet urgent requests.
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 Develops and maintains strong working relationships and trust with both senior leadership and colleagues in other functional areas of the organization.
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 Negotiates workable solutions to complex and sensitive legal issues through the use of influence and persuasion.
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 Displays appropriate listening skills even in difficult situations, questioning and listening to all parties to understand positions (including issues that are unstated or not obvious).
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 Calculates and highlights risks in business process and decision making.
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 Communicates and negotiates with external parties (regulators, external counsel, public authority etc.)
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 Displays a thorough understanding of the business model and mission of the organization, including competition and risk factors.
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 Sets clear priorities in order to focus on those responsibilities and tasks that add the most value, and continually re-evaluates priorities in relation to changing business/client context.
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 Conduct the work with integrity and responsibility.
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 Provides legal advice on contracts, medico-legal issues, labor law/HR matters, and other legal matters.
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 QUALIFICATION &amp; EXPERIENCE
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Education
 
 
 
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in law
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Experience
 
 
 
 5+ years in legal role
 
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Legal Counsel

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 JOB SUMMARY
 
 
 
 The General Counsel helps to drive the organization forward. S/he is tasked with protecting the organization from undue legal risk, establish and enforce best practices, review policy and procedures documents and manuals for legal compliance ensuring they are communicated across the organization in addition to educating and training staff on critical areas such as compliance and legislation. S/he not only reduces legal risk but is able to foresee it, articulate it and communicate it upwards to the Board. S/he is responsible for a vast array of corporate/commercial (including procurement) matters including high value and often highly technical contracts and joint ventures.
 
 
 The General Counsel is a voice of authority / subject matter expert on all legal related matters at a strategic and operational level and provides expert advice to the leadership team and the business ensuring that the highest standards are set and maintained across the organization.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 KEY ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
 
 
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 Makes organization wide strategy decisions as well as operational implementation of policies, processes and programs that ensures pre-eminent legal practices and programs.
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 Formally reviews and makes independent decisions on all legal issues relating to portfolio of services under his/her command.
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 Directs the operation of the Legal program. Monitors and supports the operations of related programs and activities. Identifies potential vulnerabilities and risks. Leads the development and implementation of corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues.
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 Ensures the existence of effective channels for obtaining links with the other stake holders like, Medical Services, Internal Auditor, and other departments to assure the appropriate engagement of existing channels for effective services across the organization.
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 Key role for Legal Services:
 
 
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 Provides strategic counsel and oversight to the Board and senior management in legal areas and due to Sidra&rsquo;s links with US Universities and medical centers such Cornell, ensuring adherence to US (and equivalent European) OFAC and FCPA etc. regulations.
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 Establishes all legal policies and procedures and standardizes contractual and other legal documentation to ensure Sidra&rsquo;s legal and commercial risks are minimized and its ability to pursue its business facilitated by clear legal direction.
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 Represents Sidra to various stakeholders &ndash; in particular, within the local and international business/legal community.
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 Formulates and influences positive legal and regulatory change in the medical sector including potentially developing the framework of medical laws and codes in Qatar.
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 Provides pro-active, forward-thinking legal advice and briefs the Board and senior management on all matters of legal significance.
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 Develops a panel of external counsels to ensure that specialist legal work that cannot be handled internally is outsourced to the optimal firms both in Qatar and abroad. Briefs and manages external counsel on that panel to ensure the timely, cost effective and appropriate provision of legal advice.
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 Interprets the impact and implications of legislation (local and international) as it affects or could affect Sidra&rsquo;s business.
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 Keeps up to date with and advises on all relevant legal and regulatory issues in the medical sector and influences positive change in the same where appropriate and possible.
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 Anticipates exposure to legal threat and risk. Ensures appropriate documentation and procedures are in place to protect Sidra&rsquo;s interests and its risks minimized, including insurance matters.
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 Drafts, advises on and negotiates a vast array of commercial legal documentation of significance to Sidra&rsquo;s business.
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 Manages all disputes and threats of litigation including possible malpractice suits to protect Sidra&rsquo;s financial and legal interests as well as its reputation.
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 QUALIFICATION &amp; EXPERIENCE
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Education
 
 
 
 LLB or equivalent from a reputable university or law school with admission to a recognized Bar, typically, the US, Canada, England &amp; Wales, New Zealand, Australia, Hong Kong or Continental Europe
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Experience
 
 
 
 15+ years of management experience in a similar or related position.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Certification
 
 
 
 Active and current license to practice law.
 
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