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Qatar Museum Authority

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Role Purpose: </b>To support the Legal Affairs Division by providing expert advice on crucial legal issues pertaining to area of expertise with the objective of protecting QMA from any external legislative and regulatory threats.</p>
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<li>Provide legal advice and support to various departments.</li>
<li>Ensure compliance with laws and regulations.</li>
<li>Draft, review, and revise legal documents and contracts.</li>
<li>Conduct legal research and stay updated on relevant laws.</li>
<li>Assist in the development of QM policies and procedures.</li>
<li>Coordinate with external legal counsel when necessary.</li>
<li>Mitigate legal risks by implementing effective strategies.</li>
<li>Work on dispute resolution and litigation matters.</li>
<li>Conducting administrative investigations with employees regarding violations attributed to them in accordance with the law and established procedures.</li>
<li>Providing legal advice to members of the legal team .</li>
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<li>Knowledge of Qatar Law, regulations and legal systems in the country.</li>
<li>Knowledge of government/commercial contract administration.</li>
<li>Excellent language skills in English and Arabic.</li>
<li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.</li>
<li>Proficiency in computer skills, Microsoft Office. Advance use of office software, particularly in writing and editing of documents and spreadsheets.</li>
<li>Demonstrate knowledge of basic economics, budgeting, and accounting principles and practices.</li>
<li>Knowledge in policies and procedures, design and implementation.</li>
<li>Demonstrate knowledge and skills of strategic planning and leadership.</li></ul></div></div></div></div>

Legal Advisor

Bin Al Sheikh Real Estate Brokerage

<p><b>We&rsquo;re Hiring &ndash; Legal Advisor (Specialist in Real Estate Experience with Sales procedures) </b></p><p><b>Position: Legal Advisor &ndash; Male (Real Estate &ndash; Arab National)</b><br/><b>Location: Doha, Qatar</b><br/><b>Employment Type: Full-Time</b><br/><b>Salary: Competitive</b></p><p><b>Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li><b>A strong understanding of sales contracts, property registration processes, and real estate documentation procedures is essential</b></li><li><b>Provide legal guidance on real estate sales, leasing, and property-related matters.</b></li><li><b>Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, MOUs, lease agreements, and sale deeds.</b></li><li><b>Advise management on legal risks, compliance, and Qatar&rsquo;s real estate laws.</b></li><li><b>Liaise with government departments, legal entities, and stakeholders.</b></li><li><b>Handle litigation and disputes related to real estate operations.</b></li><li><b>Stay updated with local property laws &amp; regulations.</b></li><li><b>Knowledge of establishing new companies/branches is a plus.</b></li></ul><p><b>Requirements &amp; Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li><b>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Law (LLB), Master&rsquo;s or specialization in Real Estate Law preferred.</b></li><li><b>3&ndash;5 years of legal experience in real estate/property law.</b></li><li><b>In-depth knowledge of Qatar&rsquo;s real estate laws, ownership structures, and property transaction procedures.</b></li><li><b>Excellent drafting, negotiation &amp; legal research skills.</b></li><li><b>Bilingual (Arabic &amp; English preferred).</b></li></ul><p><b>Key Requirements:</b></p><ul><li><b>Must be an Arab National.</b></li><li><b>Male Candidate only </b></li><li><b>Currently based in Qatar with a valid QID </b></li><li><b>Immediate availability</b></li></ul><p><b>How to Apply:</b><br/><b>Send your CV and portfolio to: basrecruitment@binalsheikh.com</b><br/><b>Subject Line: </b><i><b>&ldquo;Legal Advisor (Real Estate) Application&rdquo;</b></i><br/><b>WhatsApp: +974 5067 7069</b></p><p>Job Types: Full-time, Permanent</p><p>Application Question(s):</p><ul><li>Your Nationality </li><li>How long have you had Real Estate Experience with Sales Procedures / ownership structures, and property transaction procedures?</li></ul><p>Language:</p><ul><li>Arabic (Preferred)</li><li>English  (Preferred)</li></ul>

Legal Advisor (Specialist in Real Estate Experience with Sales procedures)

QatarEnergy

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   To provide legal advice and opinions with respect to procurement of goods and services or
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   To negotiate procurement contracts such as EPIC, FEED, Drilling, Wells services, Oil Field Tools, Maintenance, Spare parts, Turnaround, MSA, Framework, Inspection, Consultancy, IT and general goods and services contracts
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   To provide general commercial Legal advice on a wide range of operational matters including leases, infrastructure and operational contracts as assigned by the Associate General Counsel or Head Counsel, in accordance with QatarEnergy's Policies and applicable laws and regulations to the best interest of QatarEnergy.
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   Excellent legal drafting and writing skills in English;
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   At least 12 years of legal and contracts experience including most of the practice areas listed in the Primary Purposes above;
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   Must have experience in the upstream and downstream oil and gas industry;
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   Experience in the engineering and construction industries is highly advantageous;
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   Experience with Land matters and property law in industrial oil/gas/chemical complexes/refineries/LNG plants such as industrial land leases, corridor licenses, pipeline crossings and other infrastructure agreements would be a plus
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   Must be proficient in using Microsoft Office suite of tools.
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   Workload is high, the successful candidate can stay calm and positive and has a proven track record of:
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    Knowing when to dive deep into legal analyses and when 80/20 will do
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    Being able to separate the big issues from the small issues
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    Being able to prioritise
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    Being able to manage a wide area of clients and managing conflicting deadlines
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   Juris Doctorate, Bachelors of Law or equivalent from recognized University, preferably post graduations studies or master degree of law;
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   Civil law background is preferred but it is not mandatory; additional common law background/experience is advantageous in particular drafting of contracts
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   Excellent command of spoken and written English
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SR. COUNSEL (INFRASTRUCTURE)

Artan Holding

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   Internal: Board of Directors, CEO, Executive Leadership Team, SBU &amp; BSU Heads
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   Act as the chief legal advisor to the executive leadership, shaping corporate strategy with legal insight and foresight.
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   Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of group-wide governance, compliance, and legal/reputational risk management frameworks.
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   Oversee the legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships, including cross-border transactions.
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   Provide expert counsel on corporate structure, regulatory affairs, data protection, intellectual property, and employment law.
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   Ensure proactive compliance with evolving legal landscapes, including international trade, competition, and regulatory frameworks.
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   Serve as the principal representative of the company in legal proceedings, negotiations, and government or regulatory engagements.
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   Build, lead and mentor a high-performing legal team, fostering commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and collaborative partnership. Oversee and manage all legal matters across AH, including its subsidiaries and portfolio companies.
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   Review, negotiate, and draft complex commercial contracts and agreements to mitigate risk and protect the company&rsquo;s interests. Establish standardised legal templates, policies, and governance structures across all subsidiaries.
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   Partner with internal stakeholders to identify legal risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
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   Drive continuous legal innovation by leveraging legal technology, knowledge management tools, and best practices.
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   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law (LLB) with specialisation in corporate or commercial law; Master&rsquo;s in Law or Business preferred.
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   Minimum 15 years&rsquo; senior legal experience, including at least 5 years at executive or general counsel level in a complex, international organisation.
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   Proven expertise in corporate governance, commercial transactions, M&amp;A, and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
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   Demonstrated experience influencing board-level decisions and partnering with C-suite executives.
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   Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and the ability to translate complex legal issues into actionable business strategy.
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   Fluency in English is essential; Arabic language will be an advantage.
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   Governance &amp; Compliance Expertise
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   Contract &amp; Transactional Excellence
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   Regulatory and Policy Insight
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   Leadership &amp; Stakeholder Influence
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   Communication &amp; Negotiation
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   International Mindset
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   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law (LLB) with specialisation in corporate or commercial law; Master&rsquo;s in Law or Business preferred.
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   Minimum 15 years&rsquo; senior legal experience, including at least 5 years at executive or general counsel level in a complex, international organisation.
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   Proven expertise in corporate governance, commercial transactions, M&amp;A, and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
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   Demonstrated experience influencing board-level decisions and partnering with C-suite executives.
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   Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and the ability to translate complex legal issues into actionable business strategy.
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 Governance, Compliance &amp; Risk Management Strengthen and enhance the existing governance framework to ensure continued compliance and proactive risk mitigation across all subsidiaries and jurisdictions.
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   Governance framework reviewed and approved by the Board within 6 months.
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   100% of entities adopt updated compliance policies and procedures.
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   Zero material regulatory breaches or penalties reported annually.
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   Quarterly legal risk register submitted to the Board.
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 Strategic Legal Advisory &amp;
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 Provide proactive legal support that enables strategic growth, new market entry, and major business initiatives
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   Legal input delivered on 100% of strategic projects (M&amp;A, JVs, partnerships).
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   Contribute to at least 3 strategic growth initiatives with demonstrable risk mitigation.
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   90%+ satisfaction rating from the Executive Committee and business units on legal advisory support.
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 M&amp;A and Transactional
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 Lead legal due diligence and execution for mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions
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   Legal due diligence completed for 100% of targeted transactions.
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   All transaction documents drafted and finalised within agreed timelines.
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   Post-deal legal integration checklist completed with zero critical issues identified.
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 Contracting &amp; Commercial
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 Strengthen contract governance and improve efficiency, speed, and risk mitigation in all commercial agreements
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   95% of contracts reviewed and finalised within SLA timelines.
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   Contract dispute incidents reduced by at least 20% year-on-year.
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   Centralised contract management system implemented with &gt;90% adoption.
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 Build a high-performing legal function and maintain strong relationships with regulators, authorities, and external
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   Legal department engagement score &gt;85%.
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   Preferred panel of external counsel established, reducing legal costs by 15%.
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   Regular engagement with key regulators maintained (minimum 2 formal meetings annually per jurisdiction).
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Group General Counsel

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 Provide legal support for QatarEnergy&rsquo;s domestic &amp; international ventures for industrial projects (&ldquo;
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 &rdquo;), covering business development (e.g. initial opportunity screening, due diligence, deal structuring, drafting &amp; negotiation of all relevant agreements, regulatory approvals and venture set-up) as well as the management of existing ventures. Project Activities can include E&amp;P elements where sufficiently integrated with midstream / downstream activities.
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   At least ten years of legal experience (not necessarily post-qualification) in private practice or in-house, a substantial amount of which is in relation to Project Activities.
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   Experience of dealing with regulators and government representatives.
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   Ability to assimilate complex legal matters and to provide practical advice to non-lawyers.
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   Effective communication skills.
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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.
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   Highly motivated, proactive, organized, and self-disciplined.
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SR. COUNSEL (PROJECTS)

<div>Primary Purpose of the Job:
<div>Provide legal support for QatarEnergy&rsquo;s ship acquisitions and marine transportation activities</div><div>
related to the commercialization of LNG, crude &amp; other liquid petroleum products,</div><div>
petrochemicals, chemicals &amp; fertilizers including the negotiation of all agreements related to (i)</div><div>
the acquisition &amp; disposal of shipping capacity including sale &amp; purchase agreements,</div><div>
shipbuilding contracts, charter agreements (time, voyage and bareboat), contracts of</div><div>
affreightment and container feedering contracts; (ii) vessel financing, and (iii) any ancillary</div><div>
services required plus the administration of those agreements and the management of all</div><div>
related claims and disputes, including price and charter rate reviews (&ldquo;Shipping Activities&rdquo;).</div><div>
The Shipping section will be required to support three distinct client groups: (i) QatarEnergy</div><div>
LNG Marketing; (ii) QatarEnergy Trading, and (iii) QatarEnergy Marketing and Trading.</div>
Required Experience and Skills:
<ul><li>At least ten years&rsquo; experience in private practice or in-house, a substantial amount of</li></ul><div>
which is in relation to Shipping Activities.</div><ul><li>Strong legal (including drafting) skills.</li><li>Experience of dealing with regulators and government representatives.</li><li>Ability to assimilate complex legal matters and to provide practical advice to nonlawyers.</li><li>Excellent command of written and spoken English. Effective communication skills.</li><li>Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team player. Highly motivated,</li></ul><div>
proactive, organized, and self-disciplined.</div><ul><li>Proficient in the use of Microsoft 365 suite of applications.</li></ul>
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JD/LLB (or equivalent) degree at a recognized university.</p></div>

SR. COUNSEL (LIQ, DRY PROD & GAS MARKT)

C2HR LLP

<p><b>Job Summary:</b><br/>A competent Lawyer / Legal Consultant to provide expert legal advice and guidance on commercial, civil, labor, and regulatory matters. The successful candidate will ensure legal compliance and support contract review, dispute resolution, and policy drafting.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>Provide legal counsel on corporate, commercial, and labor matters</li><li>Draft and review contracts, agreements, and MoUs</li><li>Monitor regulatory changes and ensure compliance with local laws</li><li>Represent the company in legal disputes and negotiations</li></ul><p><b>Requirements:</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law; Master's or Bar certification is an advantage</li><li>Minimum 5&ndash;7 years of relevant legal experience (preferably in the private sector)</li><li>Strong understanding of Qatari and regional legal frameworks</li><li>Excellent legal drafting, research, and communication skills</li><li>Fluent in English/ Arabic</li><li>Male</li><li>Budget Salary: 10K</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p>

Lawyer / Legal Consultant - Male

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