legal counsel

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 At EY, we&rsquo;re all in to shape your future with confidence.
 
 
 
 We&rsquo;ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.
 
 
 Join EY and help build a better working world.
 
 
 
 The opportunity
 
 
 
 We are seeking an experienced
 
 Senior Legal Counsel &ndash; Litigation
 
 to join our dynamic
 
 MENA Legal team
 
 , based in
 
 Doha, Qatar
 
 . This role reports to the
 
 MENA General Counsel
 
 and forms part of EY&rsquo;s global legal function.
 
 
 The successful candidate will manage a diverse caseload across the MENA region, providing strategic legal advice, managing regulatory and litigation matters, and representing the firm in both civil and common law contexts. This role requires exceptional experience in handling complex litigation cases, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
 
 
 
 Your Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Litigation Management: Lead all aspects of litigation, including pre-litigation strategy, pleadings, discovery, trial preparation, and settlement negotiations across commercial, regulatory, and professional disputes.
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 Legal Advice: Provide expert guidance to internal stakeholders, ensuring alignment with legal, commercial, and strategic priorities.
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 Case Strategy Development: Evaluate case merits, assess risks, and advise on settlement options.
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 Compliance &amp; Regulatory Affairs: Ensure adherence to all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards. Stay updated on legal developments impacting the firm.
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 External Counsel Management: Oversee external law firms, monitoring costs, progress, and quality of services.
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 Risk Management: Identify legal risks associated with disputes and provide proactive mitigation strategies.
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 Legal Research &amp; Drafting: Conduct thorough research and draft, review, and amend legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, and submissions.
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 Collaboration &amp; Training: Work with cross-functional teams and provide guidance to junior legal members on litigation strategy and risk mitigation.
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 General Legal Support: Advise the firm&rsquo;s service lines and internal functions such as real estate, procurement, finance, HR, IT, and marketing. Act as the legal lead on firm-wide projects where applicable.
 
 
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 Skills And Attributes For Success
 
 
 
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 Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree; admitted to practice in a MENA country or a common law jurisdiction (e.g., UK/US) with MENA experience.
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 15+ years post-qualification experience in litigation within a corporate environment or leading law firm.
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 Strong expertise in complex litigation, civil law, common law, and regulatory matters.
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 Excellent communication, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
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 High level of professionalism, credibility, and trust-building capabilities.
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 Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills; able to work independently under tight deadlines.
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 Experience managing external counsel and legal budgets.
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 Bilingual fluency in Arabic and English (spoken and written).
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 High ethical standards and integrity.
 
 
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 Ideally, you&rsquo;ll also have
 
 
 
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 Have sector experience in professional (audit) or financial services.
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 Knowledge of international arbitration and cross-border dispute resolution.
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 Ability to influence senior stakeholders and build credibility across all levels.
 
 
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 What We Look For
 
 
 
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 Strategic thinking, problem-solving, and strong leadership in litigation and risk management.
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 Adaptability and composure under pressure with changing deadlines.
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 Commercial awareness and a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset.
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 Collaborative team player with excellent negotiation and communication skills.
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 Flexibility to work beyond standard business hours as required.
 
 
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 What We Offer You
 
 
 
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 Opportunity to work on high-profile, complex legal matters.
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 Continuous learning and skill development to navigate evolving challenges.
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 Flexibility and empowerment to make a meaningful impact.
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 Exposure to transformative leadership, coaching, and guidance.
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 Inclusive, diverse, and supportive culture across globally connected teams.
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 Occasional travel within the MENA region.
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 Office-based role with flexibility to work remotely as needed.
 
 
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 At EY, we&rsquo;ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We&rsquo;ll empower you in a flexible environment and fuel your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.
 
 
 
 Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
 
 
 
 To help create the best experience during the recruitment process, please describe any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.
 
 
 
 EY | Building a better working world
 
 
 
 EY exists to create long-term value for clients, people, society, and the planet. Enabled by data, AI, and advanced technology, EY teams provide trust and insights across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax, and transactions in over 150 countries.
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Associate Director - MENA Legal team - Senior Legal Counsel Litigation - Doha

Sharq Insurance   شرق للتأمين

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 Role Objective:
 
 
 
 The incumbent will manage all legal and litigation matters of SHARQ INSURANCE LLC, including legal claims, court cases, contractual matters, and regulatory compliance obligations. The role is responsible for coordinating with courts, government authorities, external legal counsel, and internal stakeholders to ensure the effective handling and resolution of legal matters, the provision of sound legal advice, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Detailed Roles and Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Review and analyze Police Accident Reports relating to motor claims involving serious traffic violations and determine the Company's legal liability and contractual obligations under the applicable insurance policies and prevailing laws and regulations.
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 Liaise and coordinate with Police Stations, Traffic Departments, Courts, Public Prosecutors, regulatory authorities, and other relevant government entities regarding all legal matters involving SHARQ Insurance.
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 Coordinate and follow up with external law firms, and Group Legal (where applicable) concerning: Motor claims involving Third-Party Liability, Death, Bodily Injury, and Property Damage. Non-Motor claims involving Death and Bodily Injury under Workmen's Compensation policies and other insurance covers. Legal disputes or proceedings arising from insurance policies issued by SHARQ. Contractual, commercial, or legal disputes involving SHARQ and its counterparties, customers, service providers, or other stakeholders.
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 Monitor and manage all ongoing legal matters, litigation, disputes, and claims to ensure their timely progression and resolution while safeguarding the interests of SHARQ Insurance.
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 Ensure the timely preparation, maintenance, and review of provisioning recommendations for legal claims and litigation matters against SHARQ Insurance, and establish an effective process for periodic reassessment of provisioned amounts based on case developments.
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 Ensure the effective administration and management of all legal matters, including: Maintaining effective liaison with external legal counsel and law firms. Timely assignment and entrustment of legal matters to external counsel. Maintaining and updating legal notices, summons, and litigation registers. Managing and maintaining valid engagement agreements with external legal service providers. Ensuring adequate representation of the Company before courts, tribunals, and judicial authorities. Maintaining complete, accurate, and systematic records of all legal matters, litigation, contracts, and case files.
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 Facilitate the prompt resolution, settlement, and disposal of legal cases and disputes in a timely manner to protect the interests of the company.
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 Coordinate and collaborate with the Compliance, Risk Management, and Internal Audit (Internal Control Function) departments, as required, on matters with legal, regulatory, or risk implications.
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 Promptly notify the Internal Control Function of any legal matter, dispute, litigation, claim, or regulatory issue that may have a significant financial, operational, regulatory, or reputational impact on SHARQ Insurance.
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 Review, assess, negotiate, and provide legal advice on contracts, agreements, Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), service agreements, and other legal documents before the company enters into any contractual relationship, commitment, or transaction.
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 Identify legal risks associated with business transactions, contracts, insurance operations, and corporate activities, and recommend appropriate risk mitigation measures.
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 Provide legal guidance and support to management and business units on matters relating to insurance, litigation, contracts, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and legal risk management.
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 Conduct transaction monitoring activities to identify unusual, suspicious, or high-risk transactions and ensure appropriate investigation, documentation, escalation, and reporting in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.
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 Monitor legal, regulatory, and compliance developments affecting the insurance and financial services sectors and advise management on emerging legal, compliance, regulatory, and reputational risks.
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 Prepare legal opinions, reports, litigation updates, management summaries, board papers, and other documentation as required by Executive Management.
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 Develop, implement, maintain, and periodically review the Legal Policies and Procedures Manual to ensure alignment with applicable laws, regulations, and the Company's operational requirements.
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 Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality, integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct in the handling of legal, regulatory, compliance, and corporate matters.
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 Perform any other duties, responsibilities, projects, or special assignments as directed by Executive Management.
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 Educational Qualifications:
 
 
 
 Bachelor's Degree in Law (LL.B.) or an equivalent legal qualification from a recognized university.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Experience:
 
 
 
 Minimum of 6 years' experience in legal, claims, litigation, or compliance functions within the insurance industry, with strong knowledge of insurance laws, policy interpretation, and claims-related legal matters.
 
 
 
 
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Legal Officer

Hamad International Airport

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 About the role:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 To provide accurate, timely and contextually appropriate verbal and written translation support services for official correspondences (incoming and outgoing), reports, forms, technical documents, aviation-related and business documents from Arabic to English &amp; vice versa. The role ensures clarity, consistency, confidentiality, completeness, and compliance with approved terminology, templates, and organizational communication standards while supporting MATAR management, departments, and stakeholders with high-quality language services and day-to-day translation requirements.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Translate official correspondence, reports, forms, policies, technical documents, legal-related documents, aviation-related materials and business documents between Arabic and English ensuring accuracy, completeness, appropriate tone and contextual relevance.
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 Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to clarify unclear source text, technical terminology, context, background information or translation requirements before finalizing translations.
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 Apply professional judgement when translating sensitive, technical or executive-level documents to ensure the intended meaning, tone, context and terminology are accurately reflected.
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 Research technical, legal, aviation, government or business terminology to ensure accurate translation of specialized content and maintain consistency across recurring documents.
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 Maintain, update and apply approved bilingual terminology, glossaries, style guides and translation references and standards to ensure consistency across all translated documents and compliance with organizational and applicable legal requirements.
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 Review, proofread, edit, format, compare and validate translated materials, including work prepared by department admins/staff or external providers, before submission to ensure completeness, linguistic accuracy, correct grammar, consistency of meaning, figures, dates, names, references, approved terminology and compliance with corporate templates and communication standards.
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 Ensure final translated documents are complete, professionally presented and suitable for official use, circulation or submission.
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 Provide verbal interpretation assistance during meetings, workshops, conferences, official events or business discussions, when required, to support effective communication between Arabic and English speakers.
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 Coordinate with Document Control team to ensure translated materials are properly version-controlled, classified, filed, retrieved and maintained in accordance with information governance requirements.
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 Monitor and coordinate translation requests, priorities, workloads and turnaround times while maintaining translation logs and providing workload, backlog and completion updates to support service-level and KPI reporting.
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 Prioritize assigned translation requests based on urgency, complexity and business need to support timely delivery while maintaining translation quality and accuracy.
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 Utilize translation memory tools, terminology references, CAT software, SharePoint, document management systems and approved technology solutions to improve efficiency, traceability, consistency and retrieval of translated materials.
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 Support translation-related automation and digital improvement initiatives by identifying repetitive tasks, recommending workflow enhancements and assisting in the implementation of approved tools or system improvements to improve efficiency, traceability and service delivery.
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 Identify recurring translation issues, workflow bottlenecks or improvement opportunities and recommend practical actions to improve turnaround time, quality, consistency and process efficiency.
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 Review translated work prepared by junior staff or external providers, when required, to support quality control, terminology consistency and compliance with approved standards.
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 Provide guidance and knowledge sharing to junior staff, new joiners or administrative staff on approved translation practices, templates, terminology, document handling and filing requirements when required.
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 Participate in internal quality checks, audit-related reviews or sample reviews of translated materials to support compliance with internal standards and continuous improvement.
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 Maintain strict confidentiality, integrity and security of sensitive, official or classified information handled during translation and interpretation activities in line with organizational policies, communication protocols and information governance requirements.
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 Maintain a professional, discreet and service-oriented approach when managing translation requests, official correspondence and stakeholder communications to support effective service delivery and organizational credibility.
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 Support urgent, high-volume or business-critical translation requirements by adjusting priorities and providing backup support to maintain continuity of service.
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 Perform other departmental duties related to the role as assigned and directed by management.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
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Translations Officer

NAKILAT

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 Job Summary and Purpose
 
 
 
 
 Support the activities of the marine personnel who are on vessels wholly owned by the organization as defined within the in-house safety management system of NAKILAT. Ensure that the company vessels that are under their control are manned by properly qualified, experienced and competent personnel.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Accountabilities:
 
 
 
 
 Onboarding:
 
 
 
 1. Establish and maintain an updated and comprehensive Relief Plan up to one year in advance for all officers who are going offshore.
 
 
 2. Organize travel arrangements for the officers to join and leave the vessels. If required, the person can also take the advice of third parties such as port agents and travel agents.
 
 
 3. Ensure that the officers at all times satisfy the training and documentary requirements as per the policies and procedures of the company and the legal requirements of the ship&rsquo;s registry. E.g. - Flag and National Certificates of Competency, Special Qualification Certificates. Ensure that all this data is recorded in an agreed format.
 
 
 
 Appraisal and Performance Management:
 
 
 
 4. Review the appraisal reports for all officers and follow-up on recommended actions with regards to performance management. E.g. - Identification of training needs, disciplinary matters.
 
 
 5. Establish a personal development plan for all the officers and monitor the same on a continuous basis.
 
 
 
 Training Programs:
 
 
 
 6. Liaise with the training section on scheduling training courses for personnel under their responsibility.
 
 
 
 Recruitment:
 
 
 
 7. Maintain a database of applicants and undertake initial screening of applicants.
 
 
 
 Employee Records:
 
 
 
 8. Maintain all personnel and vessels files necessary to accurately record, document, certify, train and for payment of salaries as per the company policies and standards.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications, Experience and Job Skills
 
 
 
 
 
 Qualifications:
 
 
 
 &bull; Degree in Business Administration/Human Resources or any other related field. Knowledge of shipping HR related legislation will be looked upon favorably (STCW/MLC)
 
 
 
 Experience:
 
 
 
 &bull; Minimum of 3 - 6 years&rsquo; experience in a medium to large sized company
 
 
 
 Job Specific Skills:
 
 
 
 &bull; Reasonable amount of understanding of the Maritime industry and the extensive amount of legal requirements pertaining to sea staff employment
 
 
 &bull; Good knowledge of HR principles and practices
 
 
 &bull; Good knowledge of world geography including major ports and supporting airports
 
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Marine Personnel Officer

Ministry of Public Health - Qatar

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 Job Summary
 
 
 
 The incumbent will play a pivotal role in overseeing the meticulous drug screening process, ensuring the safe, high-quality, and fully compliant release of medicines and pharmaceuticals imported into the State of Qatar. Operating in accordance with the stringent standards outlined in Pharmacy Act no. (3) of 1983, they will bear the crucial responsibility of validating the authenticity, efficacy, and regulatory adherence of pharmaceutical products. This multifaceted role demands unwavering dedication and precision to safeguard public health and uphold pharmaceutical integrity within the nation.
 
 
 
 Key Roles and Responsibilities
 
 
 
 1. Provide strategic leadership and direction to the Drug Release Section team.
 
 
 2. Manage and mentor staff, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
 
 
 3. Ensure compliance with national pharmaceutical regulations, standards, and guidelines governing drug release processes.
 
 
 4. Oversee the release of all medicines and pharmaceuticals imported to the State, ensuring their validity, effectiveness, and compliance with regulatory laws and guidelines.
 
 
 5. Implement rigorous inspection protocols to verify the quality and safety of imported pharmaceutical products before their release for distribution
 
 
 6. Confiscate any medicines found to be in violation of regulations, coordinating their destruction as per legal requirements.
 
 
 7. Stay abreast of changes in regulatory requirements and update procedures accordingly.
 
 
 8. Develop and implement robust quality assurance processes to guarantee the integrity, safety, and efficacy of released pharmaceutical products.
 
 
 9. Oversee the sending of samples of incoming medicines to the drug quality laboratory for analysis.
 
 
 10. Ensure that samples undergo comprehensive testing to verify their actual ingredients and compliance with regulatory laws before final release.
 
 
 11. Conduct regular audits and inspections to assess compliance with quality standards.
 
 
 12. Oversee the timely and accurate release of pharmaceutical products for distribution.
 
 
 13. Establish and maintain efficient release procedures while adhering to established protocols.
 
 
 14. Collaborate with competent authorities in the seizure of narcotic drugs that violate organizational laws and conditions.
 
 
 15. Ensure prompt and efficient handling of narcotic drug seizures in accordance with established procedures and legal requirements.
 
 
 16. Liaise with internal stakeholders, including regulatory affairs, manufacturing, and quality control departments, to ensure seamless coordination of drug release activities.
 
 
 17. Serve as a point of contact for external stakeholders, including pharmaceutical companies and regulatory agencies, regarding drug release matters.
 
 
 18. Identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency enhancement within the Drug Release Section.
 
 
 19. Drive initiatives to improve productivity, reduce turnaround times, and enhance overall service quality.
 
 
 20. Perform other duties as requested to meet the ongoing organizational needs.
 
 
 
 Essential Education
 
 
 
 Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences/ Pharmacy from a recognized university. Master's in related field preferred.
 
 
 
 Required Certification/ Licensure:
 
 
 
 Subject to Healthcare Specialties Department regulations. License required for new hires effective Sept 2024
 
 
 
 Essential Experience
 
 
 
 Minimum 10 years&rsquo; experience in relevant role, out of which 4 years in Managerial or Supervisory capacity
 
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Head, Drug Release Section

HH Salon

Role Overview:The Head of Compliance at Joud LLC is responsible for developing, implementing, andoverseeing the company's compliance framework to ensure full alignment with QatarCentral Bank (QCB) regulations, including AML/CFT obligations, and data protection laws.This leadership role involves establishing internal policies, conducting compliance riskassessments, training staff, and maintaining a strong culture of regulatory adherence asJoud scales its BNPL services across Qatar and the MENA region.The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of QCB regulatory frameworks, fintechcompliance standards, and experience working in a regulated financial services or paymentenvironment.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Design, implement, and maintain a robust compliance management system tailored</li></ul>to BNPL operations and fintech risks.<ul><li>Serve as the primary liaison with the Qatar Central Bank (QCB) and other regulatory</li></ul>bodies, managing correspondence, filings, sandbox testing protocols, and licensingobligations.<ul><li>Develop and regularly update internal compliance policies, manuals, and</li></ul>procedures in accordance with local laws, QCB guidelines, and Islamic financeprinciples.<ul><li>Conduct periodic compliance risk assessments across departments and business</li></ul>processes to proactively identify and mitigate regulatory risks.<ul><li>Collaborate with the CEO, MLRO, and legal advisors to ensure QCB milestones,</li></ul>regulatory testing, and reporting obligations are met.<ul><li>Oversee product and marketing compliance reviews to ensure transparency,</li></ul>fairness, and customer protection.<ul><li>Ensure the company's digital systems and third-party integrations (e.g., payment</li></ul>gateways, KYC/AML vendors) meet regulatory standards for data security,transaction monitoring, and consumer disclosures.<ul><li>Lead and deliver compliance training programs for staff across all levels, fostering a</li></ul>culture of awareness and ethical responsibility.<ul><li>Monitor regulatory changes in Qatar and across the MENA region and assess their</li></ul>implications on business operations.<ul><li>Prepare and submit regulatory reports, audit responses, and compliance</li></ul>documentation to internal and external stakeholders.<ul><li>Collaborate closely with the MLRO on AML/CFT issues and ensure integration of</li></ul>financial crime prevention controls within the compliance program.<ul><li>Support due diligence processes for vendors, merchants, and partners to mitigate</li></ul>third-party compliance risks.Required Qualifications:<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.</li></ul><ul><li>Certified Compliance Professional (e.g., CAMS, CRCMP, ICA, or equivalent) strongly</li></ul>preferred.<ul><li>Minimum 7&ndash;10 years of experience in a compliance leadership role within financial</li></ul>services, banking, or fintech.<ul><li>In-depth knowledge of QCB regulatory frameworks, including AML/CFT obligations,</li></ul>and consumer protection laws.Key Competencies &amp; Skills:<ul><li>Expertise in regulatory compliance and risk management (QCB-specific)</li></ul><ul><li>Strong analytical and investigative skills</li></ul><ul><li>High attention to detail and documentation accuracy</li></ul><ul><li>Clear and confident communication with regulatory bodies and internal</li></ul>stakeholders<ul><li>Leadership and training ability to foster a compliance-first culture</li></ul><ul><li>Ability to interpret legal and regulatory language into actionable business guidance</li></ul><ul><li>Collaborative, ethical, and solutions-driven approach</li></ul><ul><li>Experience establishing and scaling compliance programs in fast-paced, digital-first</li></ul>environments.<ul><li>Familiarity with Islamic finance structures and principles is an advantage.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timeWork Location: In person

Head of Compliance

ECCO Gulf Majorel Qatar

<div>Key Duties and Responsiblites
<ul><li>Manage and coordinate administrative activities, documentation, trackers, reports, meeting actions, and cross-functional follow-ups to ensure smooth operational governance.</li><li>
Review operational and commercial contracts, service agreements, SLAs, and related documents to identify obligations, risks, gaps, and areas requiring clarification or management attention.</li><li>
Analyze the contact center work environment, operational processes, employee feedback, and performance trends to identify improvement opportunities and support better business decisions.</li><li>
Investigate process delays, workflow bottlenecks, approval gaps, and recurring operational issues, and provide clear root-cause analysis with practical recommendations and corrective actions.</li><li>
Prepare management reports, business cases, process improvement proposals, and executive-level insights while coordinating with Operations, HR, Finance, Legal, and other stakeholders to ensure timely implementation.</li></ul>
Qualification and Experience
<ul><li>10 Years of minimum experience required for this position in this same industry.</li><li>
Bachelor's Degree</li><li>
Contact Centre Experience is mandatory.</li><li>
Fluent in Arabic &amp; English</li></ul></div>

Senior Business Analyst – Contact Center

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