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University Foundation College

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 Legal Adviser
 
 
 
 
 
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 Location:
 
 Doha, Qatar
 
 
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 Company:
 
 University Foundation College (UFC)
 
 
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 Employment Type:
 
 Full-time
 
 
 
 
 
 Position Summary
 
 
 We are seeking a
 
 highly skilled and experienced Legal Adviser
 
 to oversee and manage all legal affairs for our group of companies. The successful candidate will provide expert legal advice, ensure compliance with local regulations, and support the senior management team across corporate, commercial and operational matters.
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
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 Provide practical and current legal advice on
 
 corporate structure, operations and governance
 
 within Qatar, with expertise in
 
 commercial and employment law
 
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 Draft, review and negotiate a variety of
 
 contracts and agreements
 
 , including commercial contracts, joint ventures and supplier agreements.
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 Develop and implement
 
 compliance programmes
 
 to ensure adherence to internal policies and relevant legislation.
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 Identify and assess
 
 legal risks
 
 , and develop appropriate mitigation strategies to protect the company&rsquo;s interests.
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 Advise on
 
 corporate governance best practice
 
 and ensure proper implementation.
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 Liaise with
 
 senior management, external counsel and regulatory bodies
 
 to support efficient legal operations.
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 Act as the
 
 primary contact
 
 for regulatory authorities and external organisations.
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 Support group-level activities, including
 
 mergers, acquisitions and corporate restructuring
 
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 Oversee
 
 dispute resolution
 
 in coordination with internal departments and external legal partners.
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 Qualifications &amp; Experience
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in
 
 Law
 
 (minimum requirement).
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 Valid
 
 Qatari lawyer licence
 
 or equivalent qualification.
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 Minimum of
 
 seven years&rsquo; legal experience
 
 within a corporate or group structure, supporting multiple business units and senior leadership.
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 Experience with
 
 QFC or QFZ regulations
 
 , or other
 
 GCC jurisdictions
 
 , is advantageous.
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 Skills &amp; Competencies
 
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 Excellent
 
 communication and written English skills
 
 (Arabic proficiency is an advantage).
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 Strong understanding of
 
 Qatari business laws
 
 , including corporate and labour law.
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 Exceptional
 
 analytical, negotiation and advisory
 
 abilities.
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 Capacity to convey complex legal issues clearly to non-legal stakeholders.
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 Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
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 Proactive, detail-oriented and able to perform efficiently in
 
 fast-paced environments
 
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 How to Apply
 
 
 Please apply directly via
 
 LinkedIn
 
 or send your CV and cover letter to
 
 hr@ufc.edu.qa
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
 
 
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