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lawyer/legal consultant

legal advisor

legal counsel

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

Al Baida Technical Services Company

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   Employment Type:
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  Full-time&nbsp;
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  <strong>
   Job Summary:
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  A competent
  <strong>
   Lawyer / Legal Consultant
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  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.&nbsp;
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  <strong>
   Key Responsibilities:
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   Provide legal counsel on corporate, commercial, and labor matters&nbsp;
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   Draft and review contracts, agreements, and MoUs&nbsp;
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   Monitor regulatory changes and ensure compliance with local laws&nbsp;
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   Represent the company in legal disputes and negotiations&nbsp;
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   Requirements:
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   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law; Master's or Bar certification is an advantage&nbsp;
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   Minimum 5&ndash;7 years of relevant legal experience (preferably in the private sector)&nbsp;
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   Strong understanding of Qatari and regional legal frameworks&nbsp;
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   Excellent legal drafting, research, and communication skills&nbsp;
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   Fluent in English/ Arabic&nbsp;
  </li>
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Lawyer / Legal Consultant

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

Qatar Airways

<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div>Job title
</div><div>Legal Specialist (Qatarization)
</div></div><div><div>Ref #
</div><div>226238
</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: 02-Oct-2025</li></ul><br>
</div></div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>About the role</b></p><p>
As a Legal Specialist in litigation, you will be responsible for managing a portfolio of contentious matters, including commercial, employment, and passenger disputes across various jurisdictions and in conjunction with User and Sponsor departments to protect the<br>
interests of, and meet the business requirements of, Qatar Airways Group. You will provide accurate and business-oriented legal advice to Qatar Airways and its subsidiaries.</p><p><b>
Key responsibilities:</b></p><div><ul><li><br>
Manage a portfolio of litigation and other contentious commercial, employment, and passenger matters across multiple jurisdictions;</li><li>Work closely with the business to assess risk, develop strategy and formulate approach as well as to advise on handling complaints and disputes that arise pre-litigation;</li><li>Draft and review legal correspondence, memos, briefs, analysis; reviewing &amp; revising legal briefs</li><li>Instruct outside counsel, review their draft documents, coordinate disclosure/discovery, prepare witnesses, formulate strategy and manage legal spend</li><li>Assist in any legal disputes (including but not limited to customer complaints, employment issues and other criminal/legal issues) in liaison with User and other Legal Departments (as applicable).</li><li>Identify potential risks and threats to the projects and propose appropriate mitigation plan to management.</li><li>Contribute to and implement policies, systems, processes, procedures and standards covering all relevant business operational functions so that all operational requirements are fulfilled while complying and delivering a quality service to our internal and external customers.</li><li>Participate in preparation of routine reporting to senior stakeholders and auditors.</li><li>Conduct research and provide advice on various areas of law including new developments as required or directed to advise business and Group Legal department management.</li><li>Perform other department duties related to his/her position as directed by the management.</li></ul></div><p></p><p><b><br>
Be part of an extraordinary story</b></p><p><br>
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. 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.<br>
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><div><br>
To succeed in this role, you&rsquo;ll need to demonstrate proficiency in the following areas:<br>
<ul><li>Educational degree sufficient to qualify for practicing law in the relevant jurisdiction (e.g. J.D. for US jurisdictions or Bachelor's Degree for other common law jurisdictions).</li><li>Must be licensed to practice law in a US or European (including UK and Ireland) jurisdiction; consideration may be given to those licensed in other common law jurisdictions based on experience.</li><li>Must have 3-5 years of work experience in a law firm or dedicated legal environment.</li><li>Experience in litigation, with a preference for international and/or cross-border litigation.</li><li>Fluent English speaking and writing skills.</li><li>Strong drafting, legal analysis, and problem solving skills.</li><li>Proficiency in common office technology, including MS Office package, generative AI, and online research tools.</li><li>Keen eye for detail and strong presentation skills.</li><li>Proven track record of handling complex issues.</li><li>Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.</li><li>A self-starter.</li><li>Flexible in approach, with a &quot;can do&quot; attitude.</li><li>Fluency in Arabic is a plus. Fluency in other languages is also a plus.</li></ul></div><p><b>
About Qatar Airways Group</b></p><p><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. 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=226238</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Legal Specialist (Qatarization)

Helpline Group

<p><b>Job Title:</b> Lawyer / Legal Consultant</p><p><b>Location:</b> Qatar</p><p><b>Job Type:</b> Full-Time</p><p><b>Company Overview:</b><br/>We are a leading consultancy firm in Qatar providing business setup, corporate, and support services to a diverse clientele. To strengthen our team, we are hiring a qualified <b>Lawyer / Legal Consultant</b> to provide professional legal consultation services to our clients.</p><p><b>Job Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>Provide legal advice and guidance to clients on corporate, commercial, labor, and contract law matters.</li><li>Draft, review, and interpret legal documents, contracts, and agreements.</li><li>Assist clients with compliance to Qatari laws, regulations, and business practices.</li><li>Represent clients in legal negotiations, consultations, and official communications when required.</li><li>Conduct legal research to stay updated with the latest laws, regulations, and judicial precedents in Qatar.</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth client service delivery.</li></ul><p><b>Requirements:</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law (Master&rsquo;s degree preferred).</li><li>Minimum 3&ndash;5 years of experience in legal consultancy, preferably in Qatar or GCC.</li><li>Must be well-versed in <b>Arabic</b> (written &amp; spoken).</li><li>Knowledge of <b>Hindi or Malayalam</b> is an added advantage.</li><li>Strong knowledge of Qatari business laws, labor law, and corporate legal practices.</li><li>Excellent drafting, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Ability to work with multicultural clients and handle complex legal queries.</li></ul><p>Job Types: Full-time, Permanent</p>

Lawyer/Legal Consultant

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

GETP Group

<div><div>Legal Officer &ndash; Arab National<br>
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<b>Key Responsibilities:</b></div><ul><li>
Provide legal advice and guidance on all company matters, including contracts, agreements, and policies.</li><li>
Ensure compliance with Qatari laws, regulations, and corporate governance requirements.</li><li>
Advise management on labor law matters, employee disputes, and disciplinary issues.</li><li>
Represent the company before regulatory authorities, arbitration panels, or in legal proceedings if needed.</li><li>
Stay updated with changes in legislation, regulations, and compliance requirements in Qatar and the GCC.</li><li>
Support business development and project teams with legal assessments and risk analysis.</li><li>
Prepare and maintain accurate legal records, case files, and documentation.</li></ul><div><br>
<b>
Qualifications &amp; Experience:</b></div><ul><li>
Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent; Masters degree preferred.</li><li>
Must be a licensed lawyer/advocate eligible to practice in Qatar (or GCC with recognition).</li><li>
Minimum 57 years of professional legal experience, preferably in corporate, commercial, and labor law.</li><li>
Strong knowledge of Qatari legal system, corporate governance, and compliance requirements.</li><li>
Previous experience working in oil &amp; gas, construction, energy, or large-scale project environments is an advantage.</li></ul><div><br>
<b>
Skills &amp; Competencies:</b></div><ul><li>
Fluent in Arabic and English (written and spoken).</li><li>
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li>
Excellent negotiation and communication abilities.</li><li>
Ability to work under pressure and handle sensitive information with confidentiality.</li><li>
High ethical standards, integrity, and professionalism.</li></ul></div>

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