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QatarEnergy

<div></div><div>Job Posting Date: 5 Oct 2025
Work Location: Doha, QA
Company: QatarEnergy LNG
<div><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Job Purpose</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">Job Context &amp; Major Challenge(s)</h2>
</div><div><ul><li>The 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">Key Job Accountabilities - I</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>Assist in reviews and drafting policies 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></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Key Job Accountabilities - II</h2>
</div><div><ul><li>Assist in developing standard agreements and reviews all agreements to ensure Company is legally protected.
</li><li>Support investigations for identifying and resolving legal issues, recommending the most appropriate approaches to remain efficient.
</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>Maintain current knowledge of international best practices, internal and external laws, rules, and regulations and integrate into the Company policy and procedure.
</li><li>Perform other duties at the request of the Associate General Counsel and/or General Counsel.
</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Qualifications</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>
</ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Knowledge and/or Experience</h2>
</div><div><ul><li>6 years&rsquo; experience and commercial knowledge related to oil and gas industry.</li>
<li>Front line legal advisory experience in multi-national, multicultural environment.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div>

Legal Counsel

Ulster University Qatar

Job PurposeReporting to Head of Legal &amp; Compliance, the Legal Counsel is responsible for the effective and efficient management of all legal aspects of Artan Holding and its subsidiaries. Providing expert legal advice to the business on a wide range of legal and commercial matters while ensuring legal compliance and reducing contractual risks. Working on a sole counsel basis, the incumbent will take responsibility for negotiating, drafting and reviewing all contracts and agreements.Key Relationships&middot; Internal: Executive Management, SBU heads, HoDs&middot; External: Ministries, Local authorities, Government bodiesAuthorities&middot; To review/ call for Company documents pertaining to Artan&rsquo;s businesses to ensure that the legal and compliance aspects are adhered to.Accountabilities&middot; Work towards executing/ implementing strategies to ensure corporate governance, legal and compliance&middot; Support the development and execution of plans and policies&middot; Prepare data points, case material etc. and front-end critical negotiations.&middot; Prepare and ensure that contracts are inherently risk-free.Duties and Responsibilities&middot; Provides all support and guidance for all entities of Artan Holding on matters pertaining to legal and compliance.&middot; Prepare contracts, agreements, draft emails, notes, responses etc. in compliance with legal and statutory regulations.&middot; Verify and ensure the authenticity of client/ vendor documents etc. and advise internal departments &amp; SBUs&middot; Prepare internal policies and procedures and formulate the legal framework.&middot; Research and evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and business unit operations and suggest the future course of action.&middot; Review and provide legal advice regarding company documents&middot; Provide legal protection and risk management advice to the management team particularly but not limited to contract management&middot; Prepare, review and edit contractual documents to support all business units and their business activities&middot; Review all contracts / documentation currently in place, assessing legal implications that need to be brought to the attention of the management team.&middot; Negotiate, review and draft documentation for business transactions. Prepare a checklist to ensure that information is submitted on time&middot; Keep updated on latest changes to legal legislation&middot; Ability to translate all contracts / documentation from English to Arabic and vice versa in legal parlance using appropriate terminologies&middot; Any other tasks, duties &amp; responsibilities that may be added from time to time as relevant to business requirementsSkills&middot; Excellent communication skills, verbal and written in English and Arabic&middot; Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience with, laws dealing with commercial contract administration particularly contract negotiation, preparation and administration&middot; Ability to provide sound legal advice to management on technical matters&middot; Strong planning and organization skills&middot; High degree of professional ethics and integrity&middot; Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines&middot; Strong attention to detailLanguage: - English- ArabicSpecialized Training/ Knowledge Required&middot; Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate law and procedures&middot; Proven track record of adding value to an organization through the development of comprehensive contract documents that mitigate risk and penaltiesEducation &amp; Qualifications&middot; Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Law with specialization in corporate or commercial law is essential&middot; Master&rsquo;s Degree in Law or Business will be an added advantageExperience&middot; 5+ years proven experience as legal counsel ideally with exposure to multiple businesses&middot; Minimum 3 years experience ideally in a leading organization with a proven track record in contract negotiation and draftingJob Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: QAR15,000.00 - QAR20,000.00 per monthEducation:<ul><li>Master's (Required)</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>legal counsel with multiple businesses exposure: 6 years (Required)</li><li>Contract drafting and negotiation: 5 years (Required)</li></ul>

Qatar Foundation

<div>
 
 The Senior Legal Counsel will be responsible to develop and maintain board-related legal documents and subsequent governance and compliance activities and prepare and review contracts and agreements. To assist in the advising and resolution of legal issues by conducting background research, initiating, and responding to legal actions, and compiling and preparing required legal information.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Serve as a primary source of legal information and ensure the consistency of advice provided.
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 Prepare contracts/agreements and advise on legal matters.
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 Guide and complete legal registration process for institutions associated with QF to efficiently incorporate new centers/subsidiaries.
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 Advise on matters related to legal compliance with International and Qatari Law and any other applicable law to mitigate the risk of legal action.
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 Gather and analyze research data, such as statutes, decisions, and legal articles, codes, and documents for reference and in efforts to fulfil legal requirement.
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 Follow up on legal agreements to ensure that they are properly elaborated and completed, and to respond to any pertinent questions.
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 Liaise with and advise centers on legal issues to ensure compliance with applicable legal framework for contracts and agreements.
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 Manage the drafting and filing of legal issues, including coordination with contracted external legal counsels.
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 Manage contracted external legal counsels in accordance with best practices.
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 Coordinate the preparation of summary presentations and documentation for management reviews and presentation to collaborating parties.
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 Develop, review, and implement a board governance compliance program and governance documents (e.g. bylaws, charters) while ensuring highest standards in collaboration with the team.
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 Support contractual and legal functions in various capacities, as determined by the hiring department.
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 Carry out initial research in connection with contractual and legal matters to be discussed at or reported to meetings.
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 Prepare reports, summaries and presentations on legal matters as requested.
 </li>
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 Ensure systematic development of decisions related to operations, projects, and entities.
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 Ensure all Boards, Committees and Entity Governing Bodies are compliant with the articles of association, bylaws, charters, governance manual and state regulations.
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 Perform the hiring department Champion role as assigned by supervisor and in alignment of the approved hiring department's Champions Manual.
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 Other reasonable tasks, as assigned by supervisor.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Minimum Requirements:
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law &amp; 6-8 years of relevant full-time work experience.
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 Experience in an industrial or corporate environment, with deep research, commercial, and contractual expertise.
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 Deep understanding of legal principles and regulations, with the ability to apply them in complex, real-world commercial scenarios.
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 Strong background in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, with a particular focus on ensuring compliance and mitigating risks.
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 In-depth experience with commercial law, dispute resolution, corporate governance, and corporate law matters.
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 Excellent organization and time management skills as well as thorough attention to detail.
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 Excellent interpersonal communication, presentation, teamwork, and negotiation skills.
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 Excellent writing skills with the ability to draft and edit a variety of written reports and communications and to articulate ideas clearly and concisely; Arabic proficiency is an advantage.
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 Proficiency in MS Office applications.
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 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Senior Legal Counsel (BMO)

Levante Holding

<div>
 The Legal Specialist is responsible for providing legal support in all aspects of the company's real estate transactions, property management, and business operations. This role involves reviewing legal documents, ensuring regulatory compliance, mitigating legal risks, and providing counsel to the company on legal matters.
 
 
 
 
 Contract Management
 
 
 :
 
 
 
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 Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts related to property sales, leases, and other real estate transactions.
 
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 Ensure contracts comply with legal requirements and protect the company's interests.
 
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 </ul>
 
 
 Legal Documentation
 
 
 :
 
 
 
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 Prepare legal documents such as deeds, leases, purchase agreements, and legal notices.
 
 </li>
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 Manage the execution and filing of legal documents in compliance with legal standards.
 
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 </ul>
 
 
 Regulatory Compliance
 
 :
 
 
 <ul>
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 Ensure the company&rsquo;s activities comply with local, state, and federal real estate regulations.
 
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 Monitor changes in real estate law and provide updates to relevant departments.
 
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 </ul>
 
 
 Dispute Resolution
 
 :
 
 
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 Assist in resolving disputes related to contracts, property management, and tenant issues.
 
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 Work with external legal counsel when necessary and coordinate litigation strategies.
 
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 </ul>
 
 
 Risk Management
 
 :
 
 
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 Identify potential legal risks related to property acquisitions, dispositions, and development projects.
 
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 Provide recommendations to mitigate those risks and ensure legal protection for the company.
 
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 </ul>
 
 
 Due Diligence
 
 :
 
 
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 Conduct legal due diligence for property acquisitions, including reviewing title reports, zoning regulations, environmental assessments, and other legal matters.
 
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 Collaborate with other departments in the due diligence process.
 
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 </ul>
 
 
 Legal Counsel
 
 :
 
 
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 Advise company leadership and departments on legal matters and offer legal opinions on business strategies and transactions.
 
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 Provide legal support in negotiations, licensing, and permitting processes.
 
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 </ul>
 
 
 Corporate Governance
 
 :
 
 
 <ul>
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 Ensure that corporate governance documents are up-to-date and compliant with applicable laws.
 
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 Assist in preparing resolutions, minutes, and other governance documentation.
 
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 </ul>
 
 
 Real Estate Transactions
 
 :
 
 
 <ul>
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 Assist in the legal aspects of real estate purchases, sales, leasing, and financing.
 
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 Work with external lawyers, brokers, and consultants to complete transactions.
 
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 </ul>
 
 
 Litigation Support
 
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 Provide support in legal proceedings related to real estate disputes, including gathering evidence, documentation, and coordinating with external legal teams.
 
 
 
 
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 </ul>
 Requirements
 
 
 
 
 Education
 
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 Bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) or related field.
 
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 Bar certification or equivalent legal accreditation (if required by jurisdiction).
 
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 </ul>
 
 
 Experience
 
 :
 
 
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 3-5 years of legal experience in real estate, property law, or corporate law.
 
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 Experience in contract negotiation and drafting.
 
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 Familiarity with real estate regulations, zoning laws, and property management.
 
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 </ul>
 
 
 Skills
 
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 Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
 
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 Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
 
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 Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
 
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 Proficient in legal research tools and software (e.g., LexisNexis, Westlaw).
 
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 Knowledge of real estate law, property law, and contract law.
 
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 </ul>
</div>

Legal Specialist

<div>
 
 Primary Purpose Of The Job
 
 
 
 <ul>
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 To provide legal advice and opinions with respect to procurement of goods and services or
 
 
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 tenders of QatarEnergy, its subsidiaries, affiliates or Qatar state-owned entities
 
 
 <ul>
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 To negotiate procurement contracts such as EPIC, FEED, Drilling, Wells services, Oil Field Tools, Maintenance, Spare parts, Turnaround, MSA, Framework, Inspection, Consultancy, IT and general goods and services contracts
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 To provide general commercial Legal advice on a wide range of operational matters including leases, infrastructure and operational contracts as assigned by the Associate General Counsel or Head Counsel, in accordance with QatarEnergy's Policies and applicable laws and regulations to the best interest of QatarEnergy.
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 To help continuously improve the way department and its clients works for example by: improving model contracts, creating guidance material, training others, creating digital tools to empower colleagues in the front lines and simplifying the way we work
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Required Experience And Skills
 
 
 
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 Excellent legal drafting and writing skills in English;
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 At least 12 years of legal and contracts experience including most of the practice areas listed in the Primary Purposes above;
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 Must have experience in the upstream and downstream oil and gas industry;
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 Experience in the engineering and construction industries is highly advantageous;
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 Experience with Land matters and property law in industrial oil/gas/chemical complexes/refineries/LNG plants such as industrial land leases, corridor licenses, pipeline crossings and other infrastructure agreements would be a plus
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 would be a plus
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 Must be proficient in using Microsoft Office suite of tools.
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 Workload is high, the successful candidate can stay calm and positive and has a proven track record of:
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 Providing practical advice
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 Knowing when to dive deep into legal analyses and when 80/20 will do
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 Being able to separate the big issues from the small issues
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 Being able to prioritise
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 Being able to manage a wide area of clients and managing conflicting deadlines
 
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 </ul>
 </ul>
 
 Educational Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Juris Doctorate, Bachelors of Law or equivalent from recognized University, preferably post graduations studies or master degree of law;
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 Civil law background is preferred but it is not mandatory; additional common law background/experience is advantageous in particular drafting of contracts
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 Excellent command of spoken and written English
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 </ul>
</div>

SR. COUNSEL (INFRASTRUCTURE)

Hamad International Airport

<div>
 
 
 
 About the role:
 
 
 
 
 This role is accountable and responsible to lead and manage a team of legal specialists, provide legal advice on variety of matters to stakeholders and senior management and to review and negotiate major contracts related to MATAR functions.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Protect MATAR's legal interest and provide strategic advice to MATAR's top management and drive achievement of MATAR's strategic goals as defined by the relevant strategy.
 </li>
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 Act as the primary point of contact and interface between MATAR and QR Group Legal to ensure consistency in legal approach and advice.
 </li>
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 Ensure compliance and oversight of key governance agreements i.e. (airport operating/concession agreement).
 </li>
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 Develop and implement procedures for contract management and administration to ensure compliance with Group and MATAR policies (where relevant), thereby contributing to MATAR's overall corporate governance standards.
 </li>
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 Define and own MATAR's standards and templates for legal document preparation to standardize processes across the organization.
 </li>
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 Negotiate, draft, and implement' a wide variety of complex and multiparty agreements, including key partnerships and strategic contracts within the Qatar Airways group and external vendors to align with MATAR's business strategy.
 </li>
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 Support senior management in development and oversight of MATAR's Compliance Register.
 </li>
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 Coordinate the effective implementation and management of strategic contracts in line with corporate objectives, legal requirements, and procedures to protect MATAR's interests.
 </li>
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 Facilitate the development and upkeep of strategic procedures for contracts and procurement to support compliance and risk mitigation.
 </li>
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 Act as a point of contact for external and internal audits, including DOA compliance oversight.
 </li>
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 Review, draft, interpret, and negotiate major contracts and legal documents related to MATAR functions to mitigate legal risks and minimize exposure.
 </li>
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 Oversight and reporting responsibility regarding monthly governance meetings between MATAR and QR Group Legal to ensure alignment on legal matters and decision-making.
 </li>
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 Represent Legal as a member of MATAR's Risk &amp; Compliance Committee to contribute to enterprise-level legal oversight.
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 Identify and evaluate legal risks arising from contractual positions and advise the business to inform appropriate decisions.
 </li>
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 Support and advise MATAR departments on legal matters related to contract interpretation and implementation to ensure compliance with legal standards.
 </li>
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 Provide proactive legal assistance and commercial legal advice to protect MATAR's interests and reputation, while maintaining an arm's length approach when advising on agreements between MATAR and QR Group entities.
 </li>
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 Advise on strategies to minimize liability and legal exposure across MATAR's operations.
 </li>
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 Review and update departmental legal templates, standard terms, and conditions to meet evolving legal requirements.
 </li>
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 Support the QR Group Dispute &amp; Litigation Team, in the resolution of legal disputes through litigation, arbitration, or settlement to safeguard MATAR's legal position and interests.
 </li>
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 Liaise with QR Group external legal counsel on specific matters to ensure quality legal support.
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 Perform additional legal duties as assigned by the Head of Department to support department objectives.
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 Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with stakeholders and senior management across MATAR and QR.
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 Support, propose, and implement approved business process improvements and service level agreements to facilitate achieving high performance standards.
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 Perform other department duties related to his/her position as directed by the Head of the Department.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About you:
 
 
 
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 Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent with Minimum 10 years of job- related experience.
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 Law Degree.
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 Multi-disciplinary exposure (e.g., IT, facilities, commercial).
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 Previous experience as a corporate lawyer or lead counsel.
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 Ability to articulate strategic views and provide advice to top management.
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 Excellent legal drafting and negotiation skills.
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 Ability to communicate complex legal matters and take direction from senior management.
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 Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and/or Arabic.
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 Analytical thinking and sound judgment with high standards of integrity.
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 Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects under pressure.
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 Ability to learn new areas of law quickly, effectively and assimilate facts accurately.
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 Strong managerial skills: ability to delegate, coach, and guide junior legal staff while managing workflow and priorities.
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 Ability to apply commercial acumen to assess legal impact on business operations and reputational risk.
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 Managerial skills - Ability to delegate work, set clear direction and manage workflow. Strong mentoring and coaching skills. Ability to train and develop subordinate's skills. Ability to foster teamwork among team members.
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 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Head of Legal - MATAR

MSC-Q

HR Tasks:&middot; Handle staff recruitment (including sourcing candidates, screening resumes, conducting interviews, and making job offers), orientation, on-boarding (ensuring a smooth transition) &amp; retention process.&middot; Perform monthly payroll.&middot; Develop training and development programs.&middot; Develop, implement and maintain corporate HR policies and ensure adherence to relevant laws and regulations. Provide counseling on HR policies and procedures.&middot; Manage employee relations, including addressing employee grievances, disputes, and disciplinary matters&middot; Assist in developing and implementing employee performance management processes, including SMART goals/ KPIs setting, performance evaluations, and development plans.&middot; Coordinate employees&rsquo; engagement initiatives, such as employee surveys, team-building activities, and recognition programs.&middot; Maintain accurate and up-to-date employees' records and relevant paperwork.&middot; Review employment and working conditions to ensure legal compliance.&middot; Stay updated with HR trends and best practices and make recommendations for continuous improvement of HR processes.&middot; Execute all travel arrangements: tickets, hotels, visas&rsquo; requirement &hellip;etc.Legal &amp; Admin Tasks:&middot; Assist with other Department admin tasks.&middot; Give accurate and timely counsel to executives in a variety of legal topics.&middot; Draft legal documents and contracts.&middot; Knowledge of and ability to review/ negotiate various types of commercial contracts drafts to ensure the company&rsquo;s full legal rights.&middot; Monitor company compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.&middot; Keep track of all legal and corporate documents and arrange for renewals as per tracked schedule.Requirements:&middot; Strong knowledge of Qatar Labor Law.&middot; Proven experience as a legal counsel and HR Officer in a business environment.&middot; Sound judgement and ability to analyze situations and information.&middot; Outstanding communication skills.&middot; BSc degree in Law, HR, Admin or equivalent.&middot; MA or BSc in Business Administration will be considered an advantage.&middot; Excellent English Language is required. Command of Arabic Language is an advantage while French is a plus.Job Type: Full-time

Corporate HR & Admin Executive (Preferred Arabic Speaker)

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