Legal Officer

Join our legal team as Legal Officer, providing legal support across our diverse business portfolio including Engineering & Tech, Trading, Services, and Real Estate clusters. You'll work directly under the Group General Counsel to manage complex corporate structures, joint ventures, asset management arrangements, and family office legal matters. This role requires fluency in both English and Arabic to navigate Qatar's legal landscape and serve our varied stakeholder base.What You'll Do

Corporate Legal Support

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts across all four business clusters
• Support corporate governance matters for companies with varying shareholding structures
• Assist with board resolutions, shareholder agreements, and corporate compliance requirements
• Handle legal documentation for business transactions, acquisitions, and joint ventures

Real Estate & Asset Management Legal Services

• Prepare and review real estate transaction documents including sale, lease, and management agreements
• Support joint venture structuring and documentation for real estate projects
• Handle legal matters for asset management services provided to family members and close friends
• Ensure compliance with Qatar's real estate laws

Regulatory Compliance

• Monitor regulatory and legal changes across all business sectors and ensure compliance by all group companies
• Prepare legal opinions and memoranda on various regulatory and legal matters insofar as the affect group companies and their businesses
• Support licensing and IP applications and regulatory filings for new business ventures
• Maintain corporate records and legal documentation for all group entities

Contract Management & Risk Mitigation

• Review and advise on vendor agreements, service contracts, and partnership arrangements
• Identify legal risks in business transactions and recommend mitigation strategies
• Manage contract databases and ensure proper documentation management

Disputes & Litigation

• provide legal assistance and strategic input in relation to the management of all legal disputes the group faces
• manage the handling of such legal disputes, including court filings and court deadlines, and where applicable coordinating efforts with external counsel

What We're Looking For

Essential Experience

• 4+ years of legal experience in corporate law, commercial transactions, or business legal support
• Experience with multi-entity corporate structures and complex shareholding arrangements
• Background in real estate law, joint ventures, or asset management (preferred)
• Experience working in Qatar or GCC

Language Requirements

• Fluent in both English and Arabic (speaking, reading, writing) - This is mandatory
• Ability to draft legal documents and communicate effectively in both languages
• Understanding of Arabic legal terminology and Qatar's legal system

Legal Expertise

• Corporate law including company formation, governance, and compliance
• Commercial contracts including negotiation, drafting, and risk assessment
• Real estate law particularly Qatar property regulations and foreign investment rules
• Partnership and joint venture structuring and documentation
• Regulatory compliance across multiple business sectors

Professional Qualifications

• Law degree (LLB or equivalent) from recognized institution
• Licensed to practice law in Qatar or any other suitable jurisdiction

Personal Attributes

• Strong attention to detail with ability to manage multiple complex matters
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Professional discretion when handling sensitive family and personal business matters
• Collaborative approach to working with business teams and external advisors
• Cultural sensitivity for working with diverse stakeholders including family members and close friends
• Adaptability to handle various legal matters across different business sectors

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Application Question(s):

• What is your Salary Expectation ?
• Do you have a valid QID/Residence Permit with NOC?
• If you're selected, how soon you can join?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• corporate law & commercial transactions: 4 years (Preferred)