Legal Compliance Office

Key Responsibilities

Legal Advisory & Support

• Provide legal advice and support to management and business units on commercial, corporate, and regulatory matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts including supplier agreements, franchise/brand agreements, NDAs, leases, and service contracts.
• Support dispute resolution, claims management, and coordination with external legal counsel when required.

Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

• Ensure compliance with Qatar laws and regulations, including commercial law, labor law, consumer protection, and trade regulations.
• Monitor compliance related to luxury retail operations, including jewellery and watch trading, licensing, and certifications.
• Support implementation and monitoring of internal compliance policies, procedures, and controls.

Risk Management & Governance

• Identify legal and compliance risks and recommend mitigation measures.
• Assist in maintaining corporate governance frameworks and internal controls.
• Support internal audits, regulatory inspections, and compliance reviews.

AML, KYC & Ethical Compliance

• Support Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance, particularly for high-value jewellery and watch transactions.
• Ensure adherence to ethical standards, anti-bribery, and anti-corruption policies.
• Assist in investigating compliance breaches and implementing corrective actions.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain legal records, contracts, licenses, and compliance documentation.
• Prepare compliance reports for management and regulatory bodies when required.
• Track regulatory changes and communicate impacts to relevant stakeholders.

Key Requirements

Education & Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized institution.
• Professional certification in Compliance, Risk, or Corporate Governance is an advantage.
• Admission to practice law or relevant legal training is preferred.

Experience

• 5–8 years of experience in legal and/or compliance roles, preferably within holding companies, retail, luxury goods, or commercial businesses.
• Strong experience with Qatar laws and regulatory frameworks (GCC experience preferred).
• Exposure to AML/KYC compliance and high-value transactions is a strong advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong legal drafting, review, and negotiation skills.
• Sound knowledge of corporate, commercial, and regulatory law.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and risk assessment skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle confidential matters with integrity.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with senior stakeholders.

Language & Other Requirements

• Fluent in English (Arabic is a strong advantage).
• Strong ethical standards and professional judgment.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: QAR7,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• whats your current salary ?
• which industry you worked in as compliance professional ?

License/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) (Required)