Litigation Expert(Appeals & Litigation)

Key Responsibilities

Case Preparation & Legal Analysis

• Manages and oversees litigation cases referred to courts after appeal decisions issued by the Tax Disputes department.
• Analyzes case merits, applicable tax laws, and procedural grounds to develop robust legal arguments and defense strategies that reflect the Customer’s official position.
• Prepares or assists counsel in preparing pleadings, position papers, and supporting documentation in accordance with judicial requirements.
• Ensures accurate application of relevant tax legislation and precedents when drafting legal submissions.

Evidence Management & Coordination

• Leads and coordinates the gathering, review, and validation of evidence and records necessary for judicial proceedings, in collaboration with relevant departments and staff.
• Coordinates with the Tax Policy, Tax Audit, and Taxpayer Compliance departments to obtain technical inputs and documentation that reinforce the Customer’s legal position.
• Ensures all case files, exhibits, and correspondences are maintained in accordance with recordkeeping, confidentiality, and data protection standards.
• Monitors evidence sufficiency and works with involved departments to address gaps before hearings.

Litigation Proceedings & Representation Support

• Supports the Head of Appeals & Litigation section in managing complex court submissions, procedural requirements, and timelines.
• Liaises with the Legal Affairs department and external counsel to ensure consistent and unified representation of the Customer’s legal stance.
• Tracks case progress across all stages (filing, hearings, judgments, enforcement) and maintains accurate status logs.
• Reviews judicial decisions, extracts key rulings, and recommends next steps, including compliance, procedural, or legislative adjustments as required.
• Contributes to the preparation of Decision Impact Statements or equivalent internal reports summarizing the implications of major rulings for the Customer’s operations, policies, or future case strategies.

Advisory & Knowledge Sharing

• Provides expert opinions on ongoing litigation matters and their potential policy or enforcement implications to safeguard the Customer’s position and procedural compliance.
• Contributes to lessons-learned exercises to identify recurring legal issues and systemic causes of disputes.
• Supports the Tax Disputes department in developing templates, manuals, and training materials on litigation procedures.
• Summarizes judgments and rulings to update internal reference databases and inform future case handling.
• Assists the Risk and Compliance functions, when required, by highlighting litigation-related trends or exposures that may warrant preventive actions.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Prepares periodic litigation status reports covering caseload, outcomes, and success ratios.
• Identifies trends in judicial decisions affecting the Customer’s interpretation or practice of tax laws.
• Recommends procedural and policy improvements to strengthen case preparation and compliance.
• Contributes to departmental performance indicators (case turnaround time, compliance with deadlines, quality of submissions).

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

Preferred qualifications

· Bachelor’s degree in Law, Taxation, or related field.

· Master’s degree in Law (LL.M), Taxation, or Public Administration is preferred.

· Admission to practice law or equivalent professional qualification is an advantage.

Preferred experience

· 16+ years’ experience in tax litigation, dispute resolution, or legal advisory within public or private sectors.

· Proven experience managing or supporting complex cases in administrative or appellate courts.

· Familiarity with judicial procedures and evidence standards applicable to tax-related disputes.

Technical & Other Skills

· Strong knowledge of tax law, judicial processes, and dispute resolution mechanisms.

· Ability to analyse judgments, develop legal reasoning, and draft concise case summaries.

· Skilled in managing case documentation, legal filings, and cross-departmental coordination.

· Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical precision, and attention to detail.

· Strong organizational and time management skills to meet statutory and procedural deadlines.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: QAR12,000.00 - QAR16,000.00 per month