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   Review, draft, and negotiate various types of agreements including commercial contracts, MOUs, NDAs, CSAs, leases, licensing agreements, vendor agreements, and partnership agreements.
  </li>
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   Ensure that all contracts are legally sound, aligned with the company&rsquo;s business objectives, and compliant with relevant laws and internal frameworks.
  </li>
  <li>
   Draft, update, and maintain internal legal templates for use with internal and external stakeholders.
  </li>
  <li>
   Provide legal advice and support to the CLO, management, and internal stakeholders on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters.
  </li>
  <li>
   Support in mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions, including due diligence, contract drafting, negotiation, and post-transaction integration.
  </li>
  <li>
   Represent the company in legal matters including claims, litigation, arbitration, and other dispute resolution processes.
  </li>
  <li>
   Liaise with and manage external legal counsel to ensure cost-effective and high-quality legal representation.
  </li>
  <li>
   Support the assessment and resolution of legal risks and disputes in a timely and efficient manner.
  </li>
  <li>
   Support the preparation, documentation, and coordination of Board and Committee meetings, ensuring timely distribution of agendas, minutes, and resolutions.
  </li>
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   Ensure governance and compliance in relation to Board processes and decisions.
  </li>
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   Conduct legal risk assessments for projects and agreements across the company.
  </li>
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   Maintain awareness of and monitor changes in applicable laws, regulations, and legal trends that impact the company.
  </li>
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   Contribute to the continuous development and strengthening of the Authority&rsquo;s legal and compliance framework.
  </li>
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   Develop and deliver legal awareness sessions and training programs for internal departments to promote compliance and reduce legal exposure.
  </li>
  <li>
   Manage legal documentation using the company&rsquo;s document management system to ensure secure, organized, and auditable records.
  </li>
  <li>
   Ensure proper archiving of legal documents including contracts, legal opinions, and regulatory correspondence.
  </li>
 </ul>
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  <strong>
   Experience:
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Licensed to practice law in Qatar or another recognized jurisdiction.
  </li>
  <li>
   6&ndash;8 years of post-qualification experience, ideally with a mix of law firm and in-house counsel roles.
  </li>
  <li>
   Strong expertise in commercial law, contract negotiation, corporate governance, and dispute resolution.
  </li>
  <li>
   Proven experience in managing strategic legal matters and external counsel relationships.
  </li>
  <li>
   Excellent legal drafting, communication, and negotiation skills.
  </li>
  <li>
   Fluency in English &amp; Arabic.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Education and Certifications:
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in law (LLB)
  </li>
  <li>
   Master of Laws (LLM) is preferred
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
 </p>
</div>


Legal Counsel (Qatarization)

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


Legal Analyst/Specialist (Expert & Senior Expert)

QatarEnergy

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 <strong>
  Primary Purpose Of The Job
  <br/>
  <br/>
 </strong>
 Provide advice in handling litigation cases including representing, QatarEnergy, QatarEnergy&rsquo;s subsidiaries, and QatarEnergy&rsquo;s affiliates before courts, public prosecution, judicial committees, and disputes resolution tribunals, to protect QatarEnergy&rsquo;s legal interests. Provide the management with the necessary assessment in pre-litigation matters. Provide support services as specified in LCL Division Internal Policy or assigned by the General Counsel (LC), Associate General Counsel (LCL), Head Counsel (Litigation and Investigation) in accordance with QatarEnergy&rsquo;s policies, procedures, applicable Qatari laws, and regulations, to the best interest of QatarEnergy.
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 <strong>
  Required Experience And Skills
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 </strong>
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   Excellent legal drafting, writing, researching, and analyzing skills.
  </li>
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   At least 10 years of legal experience including admittance to the bar in Qatar or experience with Qatari courts/court submissions additional to additional to the practice areas in the Principal Accountabilities listed above.
  </li>
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   Must be familiar with the Qatari laws or any similar jurisdiction.
  </li>
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   Experience in the Oil and Gas industry will be highly advantageous.
  </li>
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   Effective communication skills.
  </li>
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   Must be proficient in using Microsoft Word.
  </li>
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   Experience of dealing with regulators and government representatives.
  </li>
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   Ability to assimilate complex legal matters and to provide practical advice to non-lawyers.
  </li>
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   Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team player with members of the legal Department, as well as other stakeholders.
  </li>
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   Highly motivated, proactive, organized, and self-disciplined.
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   <br/>
  </li>
 </ul>
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  Educational Qualifications
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 </strong>
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   Bachelor of Law (LLB) or equivalent from a recognized university, preferably a master&rsquo;s degree of law.
  </li>
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   Eligible to practice law in Qatar or any similar jurisdiction.
  </li>
  <li>
   Native Arabic speaker with excellent command of spoken and written English.
  </li>
 </ul>
</div>


Sr Counsel - Litigation & Investigation (Arabic Speaker)

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 <ul>
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   Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of legal agreements, including commercial contracts, construction contracts, consultancy agreements, service contracts, leases, employment contracts, MOUs, NDAs, and technology-related agreements.
  </li>
  <li>
   Provide legal advice on contractual matters in accordance with the company regulatory frameworks and Qatari law.
  </li>
  <li>
   Draft and maintain contract templates for procurement, commercial transactions, and other operational needs.
  </li>
  <li>
   Ensure all agreements are legally sound, commercially viable, and aligned with the company&rsquo;s policies and risk appetite.
  </li>
  <li>
   Provide legal counsel to internal departments on day-to-day matters and high-risk transactions.
  </li>
  <li>
   Advise on intellectual property, trade, IT, employment, leasing, and compliance-related issues.
  </li>
  <li>
   Support the Executive Leadership Team and CLO on strategic legal and business matters.
  </li>
  <li>
   Advise on regulatory changes and their impact on operations, investment, and stakeholder relations.
  </li>
  <li>
   Manage and coordinate litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution matters with internal stakeholders and external counsel.
  </li>
  <li>
   Represent the company&rsquo;s interests in legal proceedings and ensure timely, cost-effective resolution.
  </li>
  <li>
   Provide legal guidance on breach remedies, contractual disputes, and enforcement of legal rights against third parties.
  </li>
  <li>
   Support the CLO in implementing legal risk management frameworks across the company.
  </li>
  <li>
   Review legal risks associated with contracts, tenders, partnerships, and strategic decisions.
  </li>
  <li>
   Ensure all legal activities and documents are compliant with Qatari laws, company&rsquo;s regulations, and internal policies.
  </li>
  <li>
   Lead or support negotiations and contract clarifications on behalf of departments to ensure favorable outcomes.
  </li>
  <li>
   Provide guidance on contractual obligations, terminations, and relationship management with suppliers, investors, and contractors.
  </li>
  <li>
   Advise departments on appropriate legal positions during contract disputes or renegotiations.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  Experience:
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Licensed to practice law in Qatar or another recognized jurisdiction.
  </li>
  <li>
   Minimum 10 years of legal experience, with a strong focus on commercial contracts,
  </li>
  <li>
   construction law, and dispute resolution.
  </li>
  <li>
   Demonstrated experience in legal drafting, negotiation, litigation management, and
  </li>
  <li>
   procurement law.
  </li>
  <li>
   Sound knowledge of Qatari legal system, free zone regulations, and international legal practices.
  </li>
  <li>
   Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
  </li>
  <li>
   Fluency in English &amp; Arabic.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  Education and Certifications:
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in law (LLB)
  </li>
  <li>
   Master of Laws (LLM) is preferred.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
 </p>
</div>


Senior Legal Counsel (Qatarization)

<div>
 <p>
  Responsibilities:
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <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>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Qualification and Requirement:
  </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Educational Background: Bachelor of Laws.
  </li>
  <li>
   <strong>
    Language Skills:
   </strong>
   Fluent in English; bilingual proficiency in Arabic is preferred but not mandatory.
  </li>
  <li>
   <strong>
    Experience:
   </strong>
   A minimum of 5 to 7years of legal experience, demonstrating a strong understanding of contract law and compliance.
  </li>
  <li>
   <strong>
    Document Drafting:
   </strong>
   Proficiency in drafting legal documents and correspondence with minimal supervision.
  </li>
  <li>
   <strong>
    Legal Knowledge:
   </strong>
   Excellent legal knowledge and analytical skills.
  </li>
  <li>
   <strong>
    Time Management:
   </strong>
   Strong time management skillsto handle multipletasks effectively.
  </li>
  <li>
   <strong>
    Attention
   </strong>
   to
   <strong>
    Detail:
   </strong>
   A keen eye for detail to ensure accuracyin legal and compliance matters.
  </li>
  <li>
   <strong>
    Compliance Expertise:
   </strong>
   Demonstrated expertise in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
 </p>
</div>


Legal Advisor

SPIE Global Services Energy

<div>
 <p>
  <strong>
   About SPIE Global Services Energy
   <br/>
   <br/>
  </strong>
  As an international subsidiary of the SPIE Group present in around 20 countries in Europe, Africa, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and North America, SPIE Global Services Energy operates across the entire energy production infrastructure value chain, from design to maintenance. SPIE Global Services Energy relies on an extensive local network to quickly deploy resources and meet its customers' needs in the safest possible conditions.
  <br/>
  <br/>
  Drawing on the expertise of its 5,000 employees, SPIE Global Services Energy helps players in the oil, gas and renewable energies industries improve the technical performance of their infrastructure, increase their energy efficiency and reduce their carbon footprint.
  <br/>
  <br/>
  With 55,000 employees and a strong local presence, SPIE group achieved in 2024 consolidated revenue of &euro;9.9 billion and consolidated EBITA of &euro;712 million.
 </p>
 <p>
  Based in Doha within the Middle East Business Unit and reporting to the General Counsel of SPIE Global Services Energy in France, the Regional Lawyer will be the head of all legal matters (corporate, contracts, legal affairs and compliance) in the area. The Regional Lawyer's main responsibilities will be:
 </p>
 <p>
  <br/>
  <strong>
   1. For Corporate/Disputes Matters
  </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Providing legal secretarial services to SPIE Global Services Energy companies in the Middle East and Asia, including drafting agendas and minutes, approving financial statements, granting mandates/delegations of authority, incorporation of various companies, transfers of shares, and subsequent formalities, etc.;
  </li>
  <li>
   Participating in the execution of extraordinary transactions (mergers, restructurings such as share transfers, etc.);
  </li>
  <li>
   Reviewing, drafting, and monitoring all types of corporate contracts and various documents;
  </li>
  <li>
   Actively participate in the processing and resolution of corporate legal issues encountered by SPIE Global Services Energy in the Middle East and Asia, and work daily to secure the contractual commitments of Group companies and prevent legal risks;
  </li>
  <li>
   Contribute to the analysis and monitoring of pre-litigation, litigation, and/or transactional procedures;
  </li>
  <li>
   Participate in the drafting of commercial leases (initial leases, amendments, etc.);
  </li>
  <li>
   Contribute to risk analysis in the context of contractual arrangements or growth or restructuring operations (participation in audits, etc.);
  </li>
  <li>
   Update contractual documentation;
  </li>
  <li>
   Contribute to supporting operational staff to advise them on legal issues encountered;
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <strong>
   2. Contracts
   <br/>
  </strong>
  Review, draft, and qualify a wide variety of contracts (MOUs, confidentiality agreements, partnership agreements, service contracts, operations and maintenance contracts, turnkey projects) and participate in their negotiations;
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Review and negotiate bank and parent company guarantees;
  </li>
  <li>
   Prepare legal documentation for responses to calls for tenders;
  </li>
  <li>
   Participate in the risk review process by identifying legal and contractual risks and providing support to avoid or mitigate these risks, proposing innovative solutions to mitigate them;
  </li>
  <li>
   Provide legal advices.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  In addition to the above missions, would you like to expand your skills to include fighting against corruption?
 </p>
 <p>
  This opportunity will allow you to develop your skills in a demanding work environment, yet one driven by a strong team spirit.
  <br/>
  Your mission will include promoting Compliance Culture by serving as the Compliance Legal Referent for the SPIE Global Services Energy Compliance Officer (i.e., the General Counsel of SPIE Global Services Energy) in the Middle East and Asia region.
 </p>
 <p>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Profile Required
  </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
  With a postgraduate degree (Bac+5) in Business Law and Corporate Law :
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   You have a minimum of 10 years' experience in a senior legal role, either within a law firm or as in-house counsel.
  </li>
  <li>
   You are ready to take full responsibility for all legal matters across an entire region.
  </li>
  <li>
   Fluency in English is essential for this position, while proficiency in French would be considered a strong asset.
  </li>
  <li>
   You demonstrate excellent analytical and synthesis skills, and are recognized for the quality of your drafting and writing.
  </li>
  <li>
   Pragmatism, adaptability, autonomy, rigor, initiative, and a strong team spirit are the qualities that will enable you to thrive in this role.
  </li>
 </ul>
</div>


Regional Lawyer - Middle East and Asia M/F

Qatar Airways

<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>Job title
</div><div>Senior Legal Specialist
</div></div><div><div>Ref #
</div><div>221808
</div></div><div><div>Location
</div><div>Qatar - Doha
</div></div><div><div>Job family
</div><div>Corporate &amp; Commercial
</div></div><div><div><ul><li>Closing date: 18-Sep-2025</li></ul><br>
</div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>About the role</b></p><p>
As the Senior Legal Specialist, you will be responsible for reviewing, analysing, drafting and monitoring policies, processes and procedures for Qatar Airways Data Protection Office and meet the requirements of its data protection program across Qatar Airways Group. To provide detailed advise to internal stakeholders on effective implementation and reporting of data protection related aspects of business processes. To prepare and deliver training and regular awareness to Qatar Airways and its subsidiaries and keep training content up to date. To act as Data Protection Office point of contact for assisting with relationship management of relevant User department (s).</p><p><b>
Key responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>
Lead the Data Protection Office in monitoring the data protection policy and procedure implementation for an effective data protection program.</li><li>
Develop and maintain processes for Data Protection Office and contribute to Qatar Airways processes.</li><li>
Review and update data protection agreement templates to ensure compliance with all applicable data protection laws.</li><li>
Guide and support Qatar Airways divisions on the development of IT related processes e.g. AI enabled, to address data protection obligations and compliance</li><li>
Lead the development and implementation of Qatar Airways employee data protection training and awareness programs.</li><li>
Develop the data protection are on the regulatory change management activities, including monitoring of new regulations to Qatar Airways operations.</li><li>
Monitor applicable legislative compliance with regard to data protection.</li><li>
Ensure Qatar Airways divisions comply with all relevant company policies and procedures regarding the processing of personal data.</li><li>
Take responsibility for own ongoing personal development and growth of expertise.</li><li>
Support and monitor the assessment of personal data breaches for the Data Protection Office</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Be part of an extraordinary story</b></p><p>
Your skills. Your imagination. Your ambition. Here, there are no boundaries to your potential and the impact you can make. You&rsquo;ll find infinite opportunities to grow and work on the biggest, most rewarding challenges that will build your skills and experience. You have the chance to be a part of our future, and build the life you want while being part of an international community.</p><p>
Our best is here and still to come. To us, impossible is only a challenge. Join us as we dare to achieve what&rsquo;s never been done before.</p><p>
Together, everything is possible</p>
</div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications
</b></h3></div></div><div><div><div><div><p><b>About you</b></p><ul><li>
Must hold Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent with Minimum 8 years of job-related experience</li><li>
Must be qualified as a lawyer in a recognised jurisdiction</li><li>
Must have work experience in a law firm or dedicated legal environment</li><li>
A job-related experience in a similar position</li><li>
Have worked in a medium or large sized matrixed/ cross-functional environment</li><li>
Fluent English speaking and writing skills.</li><li>
Proficiency in MS Office package, particularly MS Word</li><li>
Keen eye for detail and strong presentation skills</li><li>
Proven track record of handling complex issues and negotiation</li><li>
Flexible in approach, with a &ldquo;can do&rdquo; attitude</li></ul><p><b>
About Qatar Airways Group</b></p><p>
Our story started with four aircraft. Today, we deliver excellence across 12 different businesses coming together as one. We&rsquo;ve grown fast, broken records and set trends that others follow. We don&rsquo;t slow down by the fear of failure. Instead, we dare to achieve what&rsquo;s never been done before.</p><p>
So whether you&rsquo;re creating a unique experience for our customers or innovating behind the scenes, every person contributes to our proud story. A story of spectacular growth and determination. Now is the time to bring your best ideas and passion to a place where your ambition will know no boundaries, and be part of a truly global community</p><br>
</div></div><div></div><div><div><br>
<div><b>About Qatar Airways Group
</b></div><br>
Our story started with four aircraft. Today, we deliver excellence across 12 different businesses coming together as one. We&rsquo;ve grown fast, broken records and set trends that others follow. We don&rsquo;t slow down by the fear of failure. Instead, we dare to achieve what&rsquo;s never been done before.<br>
<br>
So whether you&rsquo;re creating a unique experience for our customers or innovating behind the scenes, every person contributes to our proud story. A story of spectacular growth and determination. Now is the time to bring your best ideas and passion to a place where your ambition will know no boundaries, and be part of a truly global community.<br>
</div></div><div><div>https://aa115.taleo.net/careersection/QA_External_CS/jobapply.ftl?lang=en&amp;job=221808</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Senior Legal Specialist

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