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Amadi Shukuk Legal Qatar

<p><b>Legal Counsel &ndash; Amadi Shukuk Legal (Qatar)</b></p><p><b>Build your legal career at the forefront of Islamic finance and high-value transactions.</b><br/>Join a respected legal team specializing in Sukuk, capital markets, and corporate advisory. This role offers strong exposure to complex, cross-border deals, a competitive compensation package, and a clear path for professional growth in one of the most dynamic legal markets in the region.</p><p><b>Why This Role Is Attractive</b></p><ul><li>Competitive salary: QAR 25,000 &ndash; 40,000/month (based on experience)</li><li>Performance-based bonuses</li><li>Health insurance + visa sponsorship</li><li>Opportunity to work on high-profile Sukuk and finance transactions</li><li>Career progression within a growing legal practice</li><li>Collaborative, international work environment</li><li>Standard working hours with structured workload planning</li></ul><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>Provide legal advice on <b>Sukuk structures, Islamic finance, and capital markets transactions</b></li><li>Draft, review, and negotiate <b>contracts, agreements, and legal documentation</b></li><li>Ensure compliance with <b>Qatar laws, financial regulations, and Shariah principles</b></li><li>Support corporate matters including <b>governance, risk management, and regulatory filings</b></li><li>Liaise with <b>external counsel, regulators, and financial institutions</b></li><li>Conduct <b>legal research and risk assessments</b> for transactions and business decisions</li><li>Assist in <b>deal structuring and transaction execution</b></li><li>Monitor updates in <b>financial regulations and legal frameworks</b></li></ul><p><b>Most In-Demand Skills</b></p><ul><li>Strong knowledge of <b>Islamic finance (Sukuk, Shariah compliance)</b></li><li>Expertise in <b>corporate law and capital markets</b></li><li>Advanced <b>contract drafting and negotiation skills</b></li><li>Familiarity with <b>Qatar legal and regulatory environment</b></li><li>Legal research and analytical thinking</li><li>Risk assessment and compliance management</li><li>Stakeholder communication and advisory skills</li><li>Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple transactions</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Law (LLB); LLM is an advantage</li><li>Qualified lawyer with <b>3&ndash;7+ years of relevant experience</b></li><li>Experience in <b>Islamic finance, banking, or capital markets preferred</b></li><li>Strong English communication skills (Arabic is a plus, not required)</li></ul><p><b>About the Company</b></p><p>Amadi Shukuk Legal is a specialized legal practice focused on Islamic finance, Sukuk structuring, and corporate advisory services in Qatar. The firm works with leading financial institutions, offering strategic legal solutions for complex transactions across the region.</p><p><b>Why Work With Us</b></p><ul><li>Exposure to <b>high-value, international finance deals</b></li><li>Work alongside <b>experienced legal professionals and industry experts</b></li><li>Continuous <b>learning and development opportunities</b></li><li>Supportive environment that values <b>professional growth and innovation</b></li><li>Opportunity to build expertise in a <b>high-demand legal niche</b></li></ul><p><b>What Candidates Care About (And We Deliver)</b></p><ul><li>Transparent salary and benefits</li><li>Clear career growth opportunities</li><li>Work-life balance with structured schedules</li><li>Meaningful, high-impact legal work</li><li>Inclusive and professional workplace</li></ul><p><b>Ready to Advance Your Legal Career?</b></p><p>If you&rsquo;re looking to deepen your expertise in Islamic finance and work on impactful transactions, this is your opportunity.</p><p><b>Apply now and take the next step in your legal career.</b></p><p>الراتب المدفوع: QAR١٢٠٫٠٠&nbsp;لكل ساعة</p><p>موقع العمل: بشكل شخصي</p>

Legal Counsel

QatarEnergy

<div></div><div><p><b>Job Posting Date: </b>28 Apr 2026
</p><p><b>Work Location:</b> Doha, QA
</p><p><b>Company: </b>QatarEnergy LNG
</p><div><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Purpose</b></h2>
</div><div><ul><li>Provide advice on legal aspects of all Company activities and prepare pertaining legal documents ensuring compliance with applicable laws and Company policy and procedures.</li>
</ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Context &amp; Major Challenge(s)</b></h2>
</div><div><ul><li>The Senior Legal Counsel is responsible for handling all legal related issues and advice pertaining to the Company, Project Owners and affiliates under relevant service agreements, often involving complex matters across Qatar and global jurisdictions.
</li><li>Ensure practices are aligned with accepted industry standards and best practices and are also consistent with statutory, regulatory and corporate guidelines.</li>
<li>Has a high degree of freedom in the execution of job functions, events and activities within legal environment.</li>
</ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Key Job Accountabilities</b></h2>
</div><div><ul><li>Provide legal advice and guide stakeholders, regulators and contractors on legal related issues adhering to department guidelines and law in a timely manner.</li>
<li>Review and draft Company policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure consistency with applicable law.
</li><li>Perform duties such as interpreting laws and follow up legal suits and arbitration to which the Company is a party to and supervise the activities undertaken by outside counsel.
</li><li>Draft letters and documents addressed to Governmental authorities on legal related issues and maintain filing record of government documentation.</li>
<li>Draft, review and negotiate all contractual arrangements including those with contractors, customers, consultants, suppliers, buyers, lenders to ensure compliance with applicable laws and Company policies and department objectives.
</li><li>Develop standard agreements and reviews relevant agreements to ensure legal risks are appropriately addressed.
</li><li>Represent the Legal department on internal or external working groups and committees and implement legal strategies in support of the legal Department&rsquo; objectives.
</li><li>Perform other duties at the request of the Associate General Counsel and/or General Counsel and provides Legal support and advice to the Associate General Counsel and/or General Counsel &amp; Company Secretary to ensure legal decisions are carried out in a timely manner supporting Company objectives.
</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications</b></h2>
</div><div><ul><li>Bachelor of Laws &ldquo;LLB&rdquo; or Juris Doctor &ldquo;JD&rdquo; degree from a recognised law School or,
</li><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in any discipline and otherwise qualified as a Lawyer in a relevant jurisdiction.</li>
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</div><div><ul><li>10 years&rsquo; experience related to the relevant fields of law.
</li><li>Front line legal advisory experience in multi-national, multicultural environment.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Senior Legal Counsel

BPO PLUS

<ul><li>Review draft rulings to confirm legal soundness, enforceability and alignment with statutory requirements.</li><li>Assess alignment with applicants&rsquo; rights and administrative law principles.</li><li>Identify potential conflicts, ambiguities, or gaps in interpretation and propose practical legal remedies.</li><li>Provide structured feedback to Tax Analysts and Senior Tax Analysts, agreeing on required revisions.</li><li>Coordinate with the Case Manager to ensure documentation standards and sign-off procedures are adequately followed.</li><li>Participate in technical discussions and hearings as needed and provide legal briefings to the Head of Section.</li><li>Evaluate potential litigation risks and implications for precedent and consistency.</li><li>Advise on qualification language or guardrails to mitigate legal exposure.</li><li>Ensure positions are sustainable under internal appeal and judicial review.</li></ul><p>Pay: QAR17,000.00 - QAR22,000.00 per month</p><p>Education:</p><ul><li>Master's (Required)</li></ul><p>Experience:</p><ul><li>legal experience in litigation or advisory: 7 years (Required)</li></ul><p>Language:</p><ul><li>Arabic (Required)</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

brite consult

<p>We Are Hiring: Group General Counsel<br/>Location: Qatar<br/>Job Type: Full-Time<br/>Key Requirements:Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Law (LLB) with specialization in Corporate / Commercial LawMinimum 12+ years of experience as Legal Counsel in a commercial environmentAt least 5 years of experience in a leading organization.</p><p>Strong expertise in:Contract negotiation and draftingCorporate governance and complianceLegal risk management. Experience in University is a plus.</p><p>Female prefered.</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Work Location: In person</p>

General Counsel

Qatar Airways

<div><div><div><div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>General Information
</b></h3></div></div><div><div><div><div>Ref #
</div><div>232778
</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: 2026-05-12</li></ul><br>
</div></div></div></div></div><div></div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Description
</b></h3></div><div></div><div><div><div><div><p><b>Job Purpose:</b></p><p>
You will be supporting the Litigation Team by assisting with case management, legal research, document preparation, and coordination with internal stakeholders and external counsel across multiple jurisdictions. This role is designed for a junior lawyer to build hands-on litigation experience while operating under the close supervision of senior counsel.</p><p><b>
Roles and Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>
Support day-to-day litigation matters by maintaining case files, tracking milestones, and ensuring deadlines are diarised and met under senior supervision.</li><li>
Conduct legal research and prepare drafts of internal notes, chronologies, issue summaries, and routine correspondence, escalating risks when necessary.</li><li>
Assist with document production and evidence management, including collection, indexing, and organisation of pleadings, exhibits, and disclosure materials.</li><li>
Coordinate with internal stakeholders (e.g., HR, Finance, Customer Care, Safety, Compliance, Procurement, Operations) to gather information and align on next steps.</li><li>
Support external counsel management, including coordination, documentation, and maintaining logs of advice and deliverables.</li><li>
Assist with invoicing and budget tracking by reviewing invoices, ensuring compliance, and monitoring spend against budget.</li><li>
Prepare reports and dashboards on litigation status, risks, timelines, and costs, ensuring accuracy in case management systems.</li><li>
Contribute to SOPs, templates, and process improvements by updating documentation and incorporating lessons learned.</li><li>
Ensure compliance with confidentiality, privilege protocols, and internal governance requirements.</li><li>
Perform other duties as assigned by management.</li></ul><p><b>
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 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><div>
Together, everything is possible.</div>
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualification
</b></h3></div></div><div><div><div><div><p><b>About You:</b></p><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law (LLB, JD, or equivalent) with 1&ndash;3 years of post-qualification or relevant litigation experience in legal research, drafting, and document review.</li><li>
Admission to practice law in at least one jurisdiction, or eligibility for admission; in-house experience is an advantage but not required.</li><li>
Proficiency in standard office applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; familiarity with legal databases and case management systems is a plus.</li><li>
Strong written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to draft clear, accurate, and professional legal and business correspondence.</li><li>
Well-developed organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple matters under supervision.</li><li>
Collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively with senior lawyers, internal stakeholders, and external counsel.</li><li>
Professional interpersonal skills, demonstrating discretion, tact, cultural sensitivity, and sound judgment when dealing with colleagues, clients, and third parties.</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 due to 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><p><b>
How to apply:</b></p><div>
If you&rsquo;re ready to join a progressive team and have a challenging and rewarding career, then apply now by uploading your CV and completing our quick application form.</div>
</div></div><div><div>https://aa115.taleo.net/careersection/QA_External_CS/jobapply.ftl?lang=en&amp;job=232778</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div></div>

Associate Legal Specialist - Litigation (Qatarization)

Confidential

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  The Chief Legal Officer (CLO) will serve as the principal legal advisor to the Board, CEO, and senior leadership of the company. The role ensures legal compliance across all business activities, manages risks, and provides strategic guidance on corporate governance, investments, hospitality operations, real estate, and cross-border transactions. The CLO will also oversee legal aspects of hotel management contracts, acquisitions, joint ventures, and international expansion.
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Chief Legal Officer

Advokatipz Legal Doha

<p><b>Chief Legal Officer (CLO)</b></p><p><b>Advokatipz Legal Doha</b><br/>Diplomatic Area, West Bay, Doha, Qatar<br/>Salary: QAR 55,000 per month</p><p>Advokatipz Legal Doha is seeking a highly accomplished and strategic <b>Chief Legal Officer</b> to lead our legal operations and provide expert guidance across all areas of the organization. This is a senior leadership role suited for a forward-thinking legal professional who thrives in a dynamic, high-level environment.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>Oversee all legal matters, ensuring compliance with local and international laws and regulations</li><li>Provide strategic legal advice to executive leadership and stakeholders</li><li>Lead contract negotiations, risk management, and corporate governance initiatives</li><li>Manage and mentor the legal team, fostering a culture of excellence and integrity</li><li>Represent the company in legal proceedings and maintain relationships with external counsel</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree; licensed to practice law</li><li>Minimum of 10+ years of legal experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role</li><li>Strong expertise in corporate law, regulatory compliance, and risk management</li><li>Exceptional analytical, negotiation, and communication skills</li><li>Proven ability to lead teams and influence executive decision-making</li></ul><p><b>Why Join Us?</b></p><ul><li>Competitive executive-level compensation</li><li>Opportunity to shape legal strategy at a high-impact level</li><li>Collaborative and prestigious working environment</li></ul><p>الراتب المدفوع: QAR٥٥٬٠٠٠٫٠٠&nbsp;لكل شهر</p><p>موقع العمل: بشكل شخصي</p>

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