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<div>
 
 Role Overview:
 
 
 
 We are seeking
 
 senior legal professionals
 
 at the
 
 Consultant and Senior Consultant
 
 levels to provide
 
 strategic legal leadership, high-level advisory, and risk management oversight
 
 . These roles ensure the organization operates within legal and regulatory frameworks, manages enterprise-level legal risks, and supports major corporate initiatives and transactions.
 
 
 
 
 
 Requirements
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 For Both Levels:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 Provide strategic legal counsel on corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory matters.
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Oversee and advise on high-value mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and complex contracts.
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Lead enterprise-wide legal risk management programs.
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Ensure the organization&rsquo;s operations comply with domestic and international laws.
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Advise executive leadership on litigation, disputes, and regulatory investigations.
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Represent the organization in high-level negotiations, arbitration, or external forums.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Additional for Senior Consultant:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 Shape the long-term legal strategy and corporate governance framework.
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Act as a trusted advisor to the board and C-suite on all legal and regulatory matters.
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Lead large-scale legal transformation initiatives across multiple business units.
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Influence sector-level or national legal and regulatory policy where applicable.
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Mentor senior legal teams and build organizational legal capability.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Qualifications &amp; Experience:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 
 Education:
 
 Master&rsquo;s degree in Law, LLM, or equivalent; Bar admission/license required.
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 
 Consultant:
 
 17&ndash;19 years of experience in strategic legal advisory, corporate law, or in-house counsel roles.
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 
 Senior Consultant:
 
 20+ years of experience in executive legal leadership, including strategic advisory and governance.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Skills &amp; Competencies:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 Exceptional knowledge of corporate, commercial, employment, intellectual property, and regulatory law.
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Expertise in strategic legal advisory, corporate transactions, and litigation management.
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and executive communication skills.
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Proven ability to influence policy, strategy, and organizational decisions.
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Ability to lead complex, high-value legal initiatives across multiple jurisdictions.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Preferred Certifications:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 Bar admission/license.
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Advanced certifications in corporate law, arbitration, M&amp;A, compliance, or intellectual property law.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
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Legal Analyst/Specialist (Consultant & Senior Consultant)

Ulster University Qatar

Job PurposeGeneral Counsel is responsible for the effective and efficient management of all legal aspects of Artan Holding and all its subsidiaries. The successful candidate will work closely with senior management, business unit heads, and external stakeholders to ensure the company operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Providing expert legal advice to the business on a wide range of legal and commercial matters while ensuring legal compliance and reducing contractual risks. Working on a team manager level, the incumbent will take responsibility for negotiating, drafting and reviewing all contracts and agreements and representing the company whenever required and as directed by the management.Key Relationships&middot; Internal: Executive Management, SBU heads, HoDs&middot; External: Ministries, Local authorities, Government institutionsAuthorities&middot; Lead the Legal department.Accountabilities&middot; Oversee and provide guidance on corporate governance, legal aspects and development of plans and policies.&middot; Oversee and spearhead critical negotiations.&middot; Verify that contracts are inherently risk-free.Duties and Responsibilities&middot; Develop and implement legal policies, procedures, and controls across the holding group of companies&middot; Review and advise the management team on legal implications of internal policies and procedures&middot; Review and draft contracts, agreements and internal policies and ensure that they are in compliance with all statutory and legal requirements&middot; Research and evaluate different legal risk factors regarding business decisions and business unit operations&middot; Provide legal advice and support to senior management, business unit heads, and other stakeholders on a range of legal and regulatory matters.&middot; Review and provide legal advice on company documents&middot; Liaise with relevant departments / business units to ensure that where legal risks have been identified, appropriate mitigation courses of action are taken&middot; Provide legal protection and risk management advice to the management team particularly on contract management&middot; Prepare, review and modify contractual documents to assist and support all business units and their business activities&middot; Review all contracts / documentation currently in place, assessing legal implications that need to be brought to the attention of the management team&middot; Negotiate, review and draft documentation for business transactions. Prepare a checklist to ensure that information is submitted on time&middot; The incumbent is required to be abreast of the latest changes to legal legislation&middot; Ability to translate all contracts / documentation from English to Arabic and vice versa in legal terminology/ nomenclature&middot; This position has a team leading responsibility&middot; The incumbent needs to oversee the quality of work and productivity of the team members and provide guidance and direction wherever necessary.&middot; Any other tasks, duties &amp; responsibilities that may be added from time to time as relevant to business requirementsSkills&middot; Excellent communication skills, verbal and written in English and Arabic&middot; Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience with, laws dealing with commercial contract administration particularly contract negotiation, preparation and administration&middot; Proven track record of successfully managing legal teams and implementing effective policies and controls&middot; Ability to provide sound legal advice to management on technical matters&middot; Strong planning and organization skills&middot; High degree of professional ethics and integrity&middot; Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage competing deadlines&middot; Strong attention to detail&middot; Ability to think strategically and provide solutions to complex legal and regulatory issuesLanguage:- English- ArabicSpecialized Training/ Knowledge Required&middot; Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate law and procedures&middot; Proven track record of adding value to an organisation through the development of comprehensive contract documents that mitigate risk and penaltiesEducation &amp; Qualifications&middot; Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Law with specialization in corporate or commercial law is essential&middot; Master&rsquo;s Degree in Law or Business will be an added advantageExperience&middot; 10+ years proven experience as legal counsel in a commercial environment&middot; Minimum 5 years&rsquo; experience ideally in a leading organization with a proven track record in contract negotiation and draftingJob Types: Full-time, PermanentEducation:<ul><li>Master's (Preferred)</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Legal Counsel: 10 years (Required)</li><li>contract negotiation and drafting: 5 years (Required)</li></ul>

General Counsel

<div>
 
 Role Overview:
 
 
 
 We are seeking highly experienced
 
 Legal Experts and Senior Experts
 
 to provide
 
 strategic legal guidance, manage complex legal risks, and ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory frameworks
 
 . These roles involve leading major legal initiatives, advising senior management, and overseeing significant litigation and corporate transactions.
 
 
 
 
 
 Requirements
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 For Both Levels:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 Lead drafting, review, and negotiation of complex contracts and agreements.
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Manage major litigation, disputes, and regulatory investigations.
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Advise on mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and other corporate transactions.
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Ensure compliance with corporate laws and industry-specific regulations.
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Provide guidance on intellectual property, employment law, and corporate governance matters.
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Develop legal policies and frameworks to mitigate organizational risk.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Additional for Senior Expert:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 Provide strategic legal counsel to C-suite executives and board members.
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Oversee legal risk management across the enterprise.
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Lead high-stakes negotiations and complex corporate transactions.
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Mentor and develop mid-level legal professionals.
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Represent the organization in external legal forums or arbitration panels.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Qualifications &amp; Experience:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 
 Education:
 
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent; Master&rsquo;s degree or specialization preferred.
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 
 Expert:
 
 11&ndash;13 years of progressive experience in legal advisory or in-house legal practice.
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 
 Senior Expert:
 
 14&ndash;16 years of experience in corporate law, legal strategy, and leadership roles.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Skills &amp; Competencies:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 Deep knowledge of corporate, commercial, employment, and intellectual property law.
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Expertise in litigation management, contract negotiation, and corporate transactions.
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and decision-making skills.
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Proven ability to handle complex legal risks and advise executive leadership.
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Excellent communication, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Preferred Certifications:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 Bar admission or legal practice license.
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Certifications in corporate law, arbitration, compliance, or intellectual property law are an advantage.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
</div>

Legal Analyst/Specialist (Expert & Senior Expert)

Confidential

<div>
 
 
 1. Scope of Work:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Advice on company legal matters, including but not limited to commercial contracts, M&amp;A and JVs.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure compliance with relevant corporate legislation.
 </li>
 <li>
 Report directly to the Group General Counsel.
 </li>
 <li>
 Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, such as:
 </li>
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 Supply and distribution agreements
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 <li>
 Service-level agreements (SLAs)
 </li>
 <li>
 Procurement contracts
 </li>
 <li>
 Licensing agreements
 </li>
 <li>
 Banking and financial agreements including lending, acquisition finance and derivates.
 </li>
 <li>
 Joint venture and collaboration agreements
 </li>
 <li>
 Manage contract lifecycle, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide legal support for M&amp;A transactions, including:
 </li>
 <li>
 Legal due diligence
 </li>
 <li>
 Deal structuring and execution
 </li>
 <li>
 Drafting and negotiating share purchase agreements (SPAs) and asset purchase agreements (APAs)
 </li>
 <li>
 Post-merger integration support
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 . Risk Management &amp; Compliance:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Identify legal risks and propose risk mitigation strategies.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensuring adherence to financial regulations and overseeing compliance frameworks
 </li>
 <li>
 Support internal compliance programs, including anti-bribery, sanctions, data privacy, and competition law.
 </li>
 <li>
 Advise on the legal impact of regulatory changes and help implement necessary internal policies.
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain and improve internal legal templates and standard operating procedures.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure proper documentation and records management to support legal audits and regulatory compliance.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications &amp; Skills Required
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Qualified in a Common Law jurisdiction.
 </li>
 <li>
 5 to 8+ years of post-qualification experience (PQE), ideally with both law firm and in-house exposure.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong expertise in corporate law, contract law, and commercial negotiations.
 </li>
 <li>
 Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
 </li>
 <li>
 A business-oriented mindset with the ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives.
 </li>
 <li>
 Bilingual (Arabic and English) preferable but not a must.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Senior Legal Counsel Corporate & Commercial, Common Law Qualified

QatarEnergy

<div>
 
 Primary Purpose Of The Job
 
 
 
 Provide legal support to QatarEnergy on all forms of company and commercial work, including corporate transactional and structuring, commercial transactions, brand protection and management; as well as legal support to QatarEnergy&rsquo;s corporate functions (Corporate/Commercial Activities) and support on all legal risks and legal issues relevant to Corporate/ Commercial Activities to assist QatarEnergy to achieve its aims in a lawful, effective, ethical and accountable manner.
 
 
 
 Required Experience And Skills
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 At least ten years legal experience (not necessarily post-qualification) in private practice or in-house, a substantial amount of which is in relation to Corporate/ Commercial activities.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to assimilate complex legal matters and to provide practical advice to non-lawyers.
 </li>
 <li>
 Effective communication skills.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team player with members of the Legal Department, as well as other stakeholders.
 </li>
 <li>
 Digital literacy. Advanced expertise and skills in word, incl. MS Office software applications (e.g. Word, and PowerPoint).
 </li>
 <li>
 Highly motivated, proactive, organized, and self-disciplined.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Educational Qualifications
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 JD/LLB (or equivalent) degree at a recognized university.
 </li>
 </ul>
</div>

SR. COUNSEL (CORPORATE/ COMMERCIAL)

<div>
 
 Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts and agreements, including but not limited to Lease Agreements, Consultancy Agreements, Construction Agreements, Retail Agreements, Supply and Installation Agreements, Facility Management Agreements, NDAs, MOUs, LOIs, and more.
 </li>
 <li>
 Draft templatesand boilerplate documentsto streamline the contract draftingprocess.
 </li>
 <li>
 Collaborate in line with the direct manager to develop and monitor companypolicies and procedures to ensurelegal compliance.
 </li>
 <li>
 Monitor the implementation of all operational processes and procedures to ensure the company's adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards.
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct regular compliance assessments and generatereports to assess the company's adherence to legal and ethical standards.
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide legal advice and guidance on general corporate matters to raise staff awarenessof legal requirements.
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide compliance advice in relation to applicable laws and regulations, assessing their potential impact on the organization.
 </li>
 <li>
 Perform legal risk assessments and due diligence processes for counterparties in various business transactions.
 </li>
 <li>
 Establish and maintain comprehensive legal and compliance databases.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualification and Requirement:
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Educational Background: Bachelor of Laws.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Language Skills:
 
 Fluent in English; bilingual proficiency in Arabic is preferred but not mandatory.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Experience:
 
 A minimum of 5 to 7years of legal experience, demonstrating a strong understanding of contract law and compliance.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Document Drafting:
 
 Proficiency in drafting legal documents and correspondence with minimal supervision.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Legal Knowledge:
 
 Excellent legal knowledge and analytical skills.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Time Management:
 
 Strong time management skillsto handle multipletasks effectively.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Attention
 
 to
 
 Detail:
 
 A keen eye for detail to ensure accuracyin legal and compliance matters.
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Compliance Expertise:
 
 Demonstrated expertise in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Legal Advisor

TotalEnergies

<div>
 
 
 Contexte et environnement
 
 
 
 
 The environment is highly international with the presence in the country of a number of oil majors, enhancing significantly the level of competition between these IOCs.
 
 
 Qatar is developing an impressive number of projects in the energy sector.
 
 
 
 
 Activit&eacute;s
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 :
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 General Legal Support:
 </li>
 <li>
 Assist in drafting correspondence and legal documents;
 </li>
 <li>
 Under the supervision of the Legal and Corporate Governance Manager, provide day to day legal support to various departments within the Affiliate, including HR, CSR, COM, Finance, Operated Asset and OBO;
 </li>
 <li>
 Under the supervision of the Legal and Corporate Governance Manager, respond to ad hoc legal inquiries and requests for advice from internal stakeholders;
 </li>
 <li>
 Under the supervision of the Legal and Corporate Governance Manager, ensure timely and correct commercial registration of the TotalEnergies&rsquo; entities currently performing activities in Qatar and, more generally, provide assistance in all corporate-related matters;
 </li>
 <li>
 Support in creating training materials for Affiliate-wide legal compliance education.
 </li>
 <li>
 Legal Research and Analysis:
 </li>
 <li>
 Conduct legal research on issues relevant to the oil and gas industry, including changes in the legislation, industry regulations, etc.
 </li>
 <li>
 Prepare summaries and memoranda on legal findings for the Legal and Corporate Governance Manager.
 </li>
 <li>
 Contract Review and Management:
 </li>
 <li>
 Assist in the drafting, reviewing and negotiation of various contracts, namely services agreements, non-disclosure agreements, real estate agreements, employment related agreements, etc;
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure that contracts are aligned with Affiliate&rsquo;s policies and legal requirements;
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintain organized records of all contracts and related documents.
 </li>
 <li>
 Regulatory Compliance:
 </li>
 <li>
 Support in monitoring and ensuring compliance with local, national and international laws and regulations relevant for the oil and gas sector, namely by performing the legal watch and identifying new laws and regulations relevant for the activities of TotalEnergies in Qatar.
 </li>
 <li>
 Corporate Governance
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements and best practices with respect to incorporated joint ventures where TotalEnergies holds a shareholding interest.
 </li>
 <li>
 Document Management:
 </li>
 <li>
 Assist in managing the legal department&rsquo;s document and record-keeping systems;
 </li>
 <li>
 Organize and maintain confidential legal files and records.
 </li>
 <li>
 Litigation Support:
 </li>
 <li>
 Provide administrative support for litigation matters, including gathering and organizing documents;
 </li>
 <li>
 Assist in coordinating with external counsel as needed.
 
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 Profil du candidat
 
 
 
 
 
 Education:
 
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in law or equivalent from an accredited law school. Strong academic record and demonstrated interest in corporate law, contracts law and regulatory compliance.
 
 
 
 Professional experience:
 
 0-2 years PQE
 
 
 
 Behavioural competencies:
 
 good organizational skills; attention to detail; ability to adapt to new information, procedures and industry developments; strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently when required.
 
 
 
 Technical competencies:
 
 excellent research, writing, and analytical skills. Ability to convey and explain information, opinions and arguments fluently and coherently.
 
 
 
 
 Informations suppl&eacute;mentaires
 
 
 
 
 
 TotalEnergies valorise la diversit&eacute;, promeut le d&eacute;veloppement individuel et offre des opportunit&eacute;s d'emploi &eacute;gales &agrave; tous les candidats.
 
</div>

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