Legal Specialist (temporary)

Job Purpose

The Legal Specialist will provide high-quality, business-focused legal support to a large, diversified organization and its subsidiaries. The role is responsible for reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and managing a wide range of commercial and employment-related contracts, while advising on legal risks, compliance, and dispute resolution to support operational and strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Contracting & Legal Advisory

• Review, draft, negotiate, and advise on contracts including service agreements, supplier terms and conditions, statements of work, licenses, confidentiality agreements, employment and consultancy agreements.
• Provide clear, practical, and commercially sound legal advice to internal stakeholders.
• Identify legal risks and potential exposures and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Support contract disputes, claims, and settlements in coordination with internal departments and external counsel.
• Assist with legal matters including customer complaints, employment issues, and other legal disputes as required.

Contract Management & Governance

• Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of contract policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.
• Monitor contractual obligations and assess the impact of changes on current and future agreements.
• Identify opportunities to enhance contracting processes, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Legal Research & Compliance

• Conduct legal research and provide advice on relevant laws, regulations, and legal developments.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and governance standards.
• Maintain high ethical standards and act with integrity in all professional dealings.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate closely with internal departments in a multicultural, cross-functional environment.
• Build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and external advisors.
• Support management on legal initiatives and operational priorities.

Data Protection, Safety & Environment

• Ensure compliance with data protection, confidentiality, and information security requirements.
• Adhere to all health, safety, security, and environmental policies and procedures.
• Contribute to organizational environmental and sustainability objectives.

Professional Development & Other Duties

• Maintain up-to-date legal knowledge and awareness of industry developments.
• Support training, knowledge transfer, and mentoring initiatives as required.
• Perform other legal and departmental duties assigned by management.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

• Bachelor’s degree in law or equivalent.
• Qualified lawyer in a recognized jurisdiction.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant legal experience.
• Experience in a law firm or in-house legal function.
• Strong experience in contract drafting, review, and negotiation.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Preferred:

• Qualification in a common law jurisdiction.
• Experience in a large, multinational or matrixed organization.
• Contract management experience.
• Exposure to multicultural working environments.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent legal drafting and commercial negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercially aware and solutions oriented.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly MS Word.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and proactive.

Job Type: Temporary
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: QAR18,000.00 - QAR19,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• can you join immediately

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• legal : 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• QID At least 4 months (Preferred)