legal counsel

Sidra Medicine

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  The Legal Counsel is primarily responsible for providing legal advice and support Leadership in variety of areas, which may include contracts issues, HR/labor law, disputes/litigation and medico-legal matters.
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   KEY ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
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   Advises the General Counsel and other leadership of the institution regarding Sidra policies, programs, practices, and activities that are affected by legal considerations.
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   Maintains a collegial approach to problem-solving and a willingness to engage in clear and transparent dialogue about both legal and non-legal issues.
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   Works independently to manage timing and action plans for completing division&rsquo;s functions and preparing correspondence, reports and other documents ahead of need.
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   Works independently to perform duties including creating and preparing routine materials, verifying, and editing all materials for accuracy and clarity.
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   Communicating with and managing any third-party bodies such as external counsel.
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   Supervising internal group for litigation and dispute management.
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   Researches and analyses law sources and complex legal issues, and prepares briefs/memorandums.
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   Reviews and prepares amendments to standard terms and conditions, if applicable.
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   Drafting, reviewing, approving and negotiating various contracts and agreements as needed.
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   Drafts and reviews letters and other legal documents, as needed.
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   Peer supports members within the Legal Department within the team about various area of law and practices.
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   Sets clear priorities in order to focus on those responsibilities and tasks
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   Ability to quick study, in some areas of the law that affect the institution and eager to learn areas of the law in which expertise is lacking.
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   Collaborating with management and external law firms to devise efficient defense strategies.
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   Demonstrates confidence in own abilities even when working in unfamiliar areas.
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   Meets work demands with considerable stamina, persistence, and a consistent focus on client needs and concerns, making extra effort and sacrifice to meet urgent requests.
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   Develops and maintains strong working relationships and trust with both senior leadership and colleagues in other functional areas of the organization.
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   Negotiates workable solutions to complex and sensitive legal issues through the use of influence and persuasion.
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   Displays appropriate listening skills even in difficult situations, questioning and listening to all parties to understand positions (including issues that are unstated or not obvious).
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   Calculates and highlights risks in business process and decision making.
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   Communicates and negotiates with external parties (regulators, external counsel, public authority etc.)
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   Displays a thorough understanding of the business model and mission of the organization, including competition and risk factors.
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   Sets clear priorities in order to focus on those responsibilities and tasks that add the most value, and continually re-evaluates priorities in relation to changing business/client context.
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   Conduct the work with integrity and responsibility.
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   QUALIFICATION &amp; EXPERIENCE
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   Education
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  Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in law
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   Experience
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  5+ years in legal role
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Legal Counsel

Spectrum Solution W.L L

<p><b>Job Title:</b> Legal Counsel</p><p><b>Department:</b> Advance Tax Rulings Section, Tax Policy<br/>Department<br/><b>Location:</b> Doha<br/><b>Reports To:</b> Head of Section &ndash; Advance Tax Rulings</p><p><b>Role Purpose</b></p><p>The Legal Counsel will provide expert legal advice and oversight throughout the Advance Tax Rulings (ATR) process. The role ensures that all rulings are legally sound, enforceable, and aligned with Qatari legislation and administrative law principles.</p><p>The successful candidate will play a key role in safeguarding the legal integrity of tax rulings while promoting clarity, fairness, and consistency in decision-making.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><p><b>1. Legal Review &amp; Interpretation</b></p><ul><li>Review draft rulings to ensure legal accuracy, enforceability, and compliance with statutory requirements</li><li>Assess alignment with applicants&rsquo; rights and administrative law principles</li><li>Identify legal risks, ambiguities, or gaps and recommend practical solutions</li></ul><p><b>2. Risk Management &amp; Precedent Control</b></p><ul><li>Evaluate potential litigation risks and implications for precedent</li><li>Advise on protective language and safeguards to minimize legal exposure</li><li>Ensure rulings are defensible under appeal and judicial review</li></ul><p><b>3. Policy &amp; Governance Alignment</b></p><ul><li>Ensure compliance with confidentiality, disclosure, and publication standards</li><li>Review and validate redactions for publicly issued rulings</li><li>Safeguard sensitive and confidential information</li></ul><p><b>4. Collaboration &amp; Case Lifecycle Support</b></p><ul><li>Provide structured legal feedback to Tax Analysts and Senior Tax Analysts</li><li>Coordinate with Case Managers to ensure adherence to documentation and approval processes</li><li>Participate in technical discussions, hearings, and provide legal briefings to leadership</li></ul><p><b>5. Documentation &amp; Quality Assurance</b></p><ul><li>Ensure clear, precise, and well-structured legal drafting with proper references</li><li>Maintain records of legal interpretations, precedents, and case law</li><li>Support consistency and knowledge-sharing across the ATR function</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications &amp; ExperienceEssential</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s degree in Law (LLB/LLM or equivalent)</li><li>Minimum 5&ndash;8 years of relevant legal experience, preferably in tax, regulatory, or administrative law</li><li>Strong knowledge of Qatari legal framework and administrative law principles</li><li>Experience in drafting, reviewing, and advising on complex legal matters</li><li>Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills in Arabic and English</li></ul><p><b>Desirable</b></p><ul><li>Experience in taxation or government advisory roles</li><li>Professional legal certification or bar admission</li></ul><p><b>Core Competencies</b></p><ul><li>Strong legal judgment and analytical thinking</li><li>Attention to detail and commitment to quality</li><li>Risk assessment and mitigation</li><li>Effective stakeholder communication</li><li>Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

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.
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</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

North Oil Company Qatar

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  The Legal Counsel focuses all talent and energy on the Company to make sure that all its activities adhere to law and&nbsp; the relevant agreements by giving legal advice and monitoring&nbsp; all applicable legal aspects
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   Provides legal advice and support, prepares and reviews contracts, assurance on governance, risk, and compliance&nbsp; frameworks and assists with dispute resolution and&nbsp; compliance matters to safeguard the Company&rsquo;s legal&nbsp; position and ensure adherence to regulations, policies, the JVA and license to operate agreements.
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   Provides legal support across various functions within&nbsp; the Company, including field operations, drilling, major&nbsp; projects, marine, insurance, finance.
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   Provides definitive legal advice/opinion/interpretation required in the preparation and negotiations of various&nbsp; oil and gas services contracts (e.g. Drilling Services&nbsp; Contracts, Well Services Contracts, Aircraft Contracts,&nbsp; Marine Services Agreement (including Charterparties),&nbsp; Master Services Agreements and construction-related&nbsp; type of contracts (e.g. FEED Contracts, EPCIC Contracts, Construction Major Contracts, General&nbsp; Services Contract, Professional or Consultancy&nbsp; Services) IT, insurance policies, Technology&nbsp; Agreements, Guarantee Agreements and Special Tender Agreements etc.).&nbsp;
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   Drafting and amending the Company&rsquo;s suite of&nbsp; template contracts together with the Contracts &amp;&nbsp; Procurement department and external counsel, where&nbsp; necessary.
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   Supports on the formulation and recommendation of&nbsp; policies, objectives and strategies relating to the Legal&nbsp; &amp; Governance Division.
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   Supervises, manages and instructs outside&nbsp; counsel/Law Firms on specialized matters including financing matters, so as to achieve optimal utilization of&nbsp; external counsel.&nbsp;
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   Act as Legal focal point for industry-wide arrangements for mutual aid, cost sharing and joint operations with&nbsp; shareholders and external stakeholders in Qatar.&nbsp;
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   Provides advice to the Company's top management&nbsp; when required.
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    Legal Knowledge &amp; Specialization
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   Applies advanced general or practical specialist knowledge of legal areas relevant to the organization,
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   translating legal expertise into practical advice for the&nbsp; business.
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    Legal Influence &amp; Advisory
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   Assists in the decision-making process and effectively&nbsp; presents the company&rsquo;s position to third parties,&nbsp; influencing significant legal matters.
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    Legal Knowledge &amp; Specialization
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   Applies advanced general or practical specialist knowledge of legal areas relevant to the organization, translating legal expertise into practical advice for the&nbsp; business.
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    Legal Influence &amp; Advisory
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   Assists in the decision-making process and effectively presents the company&rsquo;s position to third parties,&nbsp; influencing significant legal matters.
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    Proactive Risk Management
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   Regularly identifies prospective legal risks and formulates strategies to achieve business objectives at appropriate risk, acting as a trusted advisor to clients&nbsp; up to senior executive level.
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    Autonomy &amp; Guidance
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   Provides legal advice in own legal area of responsibility highly independently and provides guidance to&nbsp; colleagues and support staff.
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    External Legal Partnership
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   Assists in the engagement of outside counsel from the preferred list independently, participates in setting case strategy and direction, and monitors activities&nbsp; performed by outside counsel.
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    Legal Document Management
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   Plays a significant role in material files, providing strategic input and often serving as lead advisor or key decision-maker.
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    Stakeholder Management
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   Provides input into internal legal strategy, assists in the coordination of external stakeholders, and actively&nbsp; manages key client relationships, providing strategic&nbsp; legal advisory.
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    File &amp; Record Keeping
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   Maintains oversight of significant legal documentation and records, ensuring compliance with internal and&nbsp; external requirements.
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    Operational Excellence and NOC Values
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   Contribute to a culture of safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement by upholding NOC&rsquo;s values&nbsp; through ethical conduct, trust, and respect. Communicate clearly, embrace delegated responsibilities, and take ownership to deliver high- quality, cost-conscious results with integrity and&nbsp;
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   technical excellence.
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    Nationalisation
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   Contribute to NOC&rsquo;s nationalization efforts by supporting knowledge sharing, collaborating with Qatari nationals, and participating in initiatives that promote&nbsp; their growth and integration.
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 Competencies   Delegate Appropriately and Communicate Effectively Demonstrate Adaptability in Managing Complex Situations Demonstrate Learning Agility and Drive Innovation Develop Emotional Intelligence and Cultural Competence Develop Others and Institutionalise Knowledge Develop Talent for the Future NOC Sustainability Facilitate Collaboration and Sense of Community Improve Safety, Technical Proficiency and Results Lead By Example with NOC Values Set Purpose, Strategic Direction and Company Plan Strengthen Accountability and Continuous Improvement Think and Act in Stakeholder-Centric Ways
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  Education
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   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in law.
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  Certification
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   Holding a current practicing certificate in a civil or common law jurisdiction
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  Experience
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   At least 8-10 years of experience in legal roles.
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   Experience in the Oil &amp; Gas industry including upstream operations is an advantage
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Legal Counsel I

Right Grafix

<p><b>Job Description:</b></p><p>Right Grafix is seeking a qualified <b>Legal Counsel / Legal Officer</b> to manage and oversee our corporate projects. In this pivotal role, you will provide legal guidance to ensure that our operations comply with regulations and protect our business interests.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>Review, draft, and negotiate contracts related to corporate projects and partnerships.</li><li>Provide legal advice on corporate governance, compliance issues, and risk management.</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams to identify and mitigate legal risks associated with projects.</li><li>Conduct legal research and stay updated on relevant laws and regulations.</li><li>Prepare legal documents and reports to support corporate decision-making.</li><li>Assist in resolving disputes and liaising with external legal counsel when necessary.</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications:</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law (LLB) and a valid legal qualification to practice.</li><li>Proven experience as a Legal Counsel or Legal Officer, preferably in corporate projects.</li><li>Strong understanding of corporate law and compliance regulations.</li><li>Excellent negotiation and communication skills.</li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team.</li></ul><p><b>Salary:</b></p><ul><li>Competitive hourly rate ranging from <b>55</b> <b>-* </b>110<b> </b>QAR*, based on experience and qualifications.</li></ul><p>If you are passionate about corporate law and eager to contribute to exciting projects within a creative environment, we invite you to apply for the <b>Legal Counsel / Legal Officer</b> position at Right Grafix.</p><p>الراتب المدفوع: QAR٥٥٫٧٤&nbsp;لكل ساعة</p><p>موقع العمل: على الطريق</p>

Legal Counsel / Legal Officer (corporate projects)

Qatar Airways

<div><div><div><div><div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>General Information
</b></h3></div></div><div><div><div><div>Ref #
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</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>
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</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)

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>

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