Legal Adviser

📍 Location: Doha, Qatar

🏢 Company: University Foundation College (UFC)

🕒 Employment Type: Full-time

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.

• Provide practical and current legal advice on corporate structure, operations and governance within Qatar, with expertise in commercial and employment law .
• Draft, review and negotiate a variety of contracts and agreements , including commercial contracts, joint ventures and supplier agreements.
• Develop and implement compliance programmes to ensure adherence to internal policies and relevant legislation.
• Identify and assess legal risks , and develop appropriate mitigation strategies to protect the company’s interests.
• Advise on corporate governance best practice and ensure proper implementation.
• Liaise with senior management, external counsel and regulatory bodies to support efficient legal operations.
• Act as the primary contact for regulatory authorities and external organisations.
• Support group-level activities, including mergers, acquisitions and corporate restructuring .
• Oversee dispute resolution in coordination with internal departments and external legal partners.

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (minimum requirement).
• Valid Qatari lawyer licence or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of seven years’ legal experience within a corporate or group structure, supporting multiple business units and senior leadership.
• Experience with QFC or QFZ regulations , or other GCC jurisdictions , is advantageous.

• Excellent communication and written English skills (Arabic proficiency is an advantage).
• Strong understanding of Qatari business laws , including corporate and labour law.
• Exceptional analytical, negotiation and advisory abilities.
• Capacity to convey complex legal issues clearly to non-legal stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Proactive, detail-oriented and able to perform efficiently in fast-paced environments .

Please apply directly via LinkedIn or send your CV and cover letter to hr@ufc.edu.qa

📌 Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.