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QatarEnergy

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 Primary Purpose Of The Job
 
 
 
 Provide legal support to QatarEnergy on all forms of company and commercial work, including corporate transactional and structuring, commercial transactions, brand protection and management; as well as legal support to QatarEnergy&rsquo;s corporate functions (Corporate/Commercial Activities) and support on all legal risks and legal issues relevant to Corporate/ Commercial Activities to assist QatarEnergy to achieve its aims in a lawful, effective, ethical and accountable manner.
 
 
 
 Required Experience And Skills
 
 
 
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 At least ten years legal experience (not necessarily post-qualification) in private practice or in-house, a substantial amount of which is in relation to Corporate/ Commercial activities.
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 Ability to assimilate complex legal matters and to provide practical advice to non-lawyers.
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 Effective communication skills.
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 Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team player with members of the Legal Department, as well as other stakeholders.
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 Digital literacy. Advanced expertise and skills in word, incl. MS Office software applications (e.g. Word, and PowerPoint).
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 Highly motivated, proactive, organized, and self-disciplined.
 
 
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 Educational Qualifications
 
 
 
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 JD/LLB (or equivalent) degree at a recognized university.
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SR. COUNSEL (CORPORATE/ COMMERCIAL)

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 Role Overview:
 
 
 
 We are seeking
 
 senior legal professionals
 
 at the
 
 Consultant and Senior Consultant
 
 levels to provide
 
 strategic legal leadership, high-level advisory, and risk management oversight
 
 . These roles ensure the organization operates within legal and regulatory frameworks, manages enterprise-level legal risks, and supports major corporate initiatives and transactions.
 
 
 
 
 
 Requirements
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 For Both Levels:
 
 
 
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 Provide strategic legal counsel on corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory matters.
 
 
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 Oversee and advise on high-value mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and complex contracts.
 
 
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 Lead enterprise-wide legal risk management programs.
 
 
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 Ensure the organization&rsquo;s operations comply with domestic and international laws.
 
 
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 Advise executive leadership on litigation, disputes, and regulatory investigations.
 
 
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 Represent the organization in high-level negotiations, arbitration, or external forums.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 
 Additional for Senior Consultant:
 
 
 
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 Shape the long-term legal strategy and corporate governance framework.
 
 
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 Act as a trusted advisor to the board and C-suite on all legal and regulatory matters.
 
 
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 Lead large-scale legal transformation initiatives across multiple business units.
 
 
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 Influence sector-level or national legal and regulatory policy where applicable.
 
 
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 Mentor senior legal teams and build organizational legal capability.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Qualifications &amp; Experience:
 
 
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 Education:
 
 Master&rsquo;s degree in Law, LLM, or equivalent; Bar admission/license required.
 
 
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 Consultant:
 
 17&ndash;19 years of experience in strategic legal advisory, corporate law, or in-house counsel roles.
 
 
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 Senior Consultant:
 
 20+ years of experience in executive legal leadership, including strategic advisory and governance.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Skills &amp; Competencies:
 
 
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 Exceptional knowledge of corporate, commercial, employment, intellectual property, and regulatory law.
 
 
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 Expertise in strategic legal advisory, corporate transactions, and litigation management.
 
 
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 Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and executive communication skills.
 
 
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 Proven ability to influence policy, strategy, and organizational decisions.
 
 
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 Ability to lead complex, high-value legal initiatives across multiple jurisdictions.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Preferred Certifications:
 
 
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 Bar admission/license.
 
 
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 Advanced certifications in corporate law, arbitration, M&amp;A, compliance, or intellectual property law.
 
 
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 </ul>
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Legal Analyst/Specialist (Consultant & Senior Consultant)

Al Baida Technical Services Company

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 &nbsp;
 
 Employment Type:
 
 Full-time&nbsp;
 
 
 
 Job Summary:
 
 &nbsp;
 
 
 A competent
 
 Lawyer / Legal Consultant
 
 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;
 
 
 
 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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 </ul>
 
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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;
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 </ul>
 
 
 
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Lawyer / Legal Consultant

Confidential

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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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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 . 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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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 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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 </ul>
 
 
</div>

Senior Legal Counsel Corporate & Commercial, Common Law Qualified

<div>
 
 Role Overview:
 
 
 
 We are seeking highly experienced
 
 Legal Experts and Senior Experts
 
 to provide
 
 strategic legal guidance, manage complex legal risks, and ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory frameworks
 
 . These roles involve leading major legal initiatives, advising senior management, and overseeing significant litigation and corporate transactions.
 
 
 
 
 
 Requirements
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 For Both Levels:
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 Lead drafting, review, and negotiation of complex contracts and agreements.
 
 
 </li>
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 Manage major litigation, disputes, and regulatory investigations.
 
 
 </li>
 <li>
 
 Advise on mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and other corporate transactions.
 
 
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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.
 
 
 </li>
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 Develop legal policies and frameworks to mitigate organizational risk.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 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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 </ul>
 
 Qualifications &amp; Experience:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 
 Education:
 
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent; Master&rsquo;s degree or specialization preferred.
 
 
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 Expert:
 
 11&ndash;13 years of progressive experience in legal advisory or in-house legal practice.
 
 
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 Senior Expert:
 
 14&ndash;16 years of experience in corporate law, legal strategy, and leadership roles.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Skills &amp; Competencies:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 Deep knowledge of corporate, commercial, employment, and intellectual property law.
 
 
 </li>
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 Expertise in litigation management, contract negotiation, and corporate transactions.
 
 
 </li>
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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.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Preferred Certifications:
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 
 Bar admission or legal practice license.
 
 
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 Certifications in corporate law, arbitration, compliance, or intellectual property law are an advantage.
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
</div>

Legal Analyst/Specialist (Expert & Senior Expert)

TotalEnergies

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 Contexte et environnement
 
 
 
 
 The environment is highly international with the presence in the country of a number of oil majors, enhancing significantly the level of competition between these IOCs.
 
 
 Qatar is developing an impressive number of projects in the energy sector.
 
 
 
 
 Activit&eacute;s
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 :
 
 
 
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 General Legal Support:
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 Assist in drafting correspondence and legal documents;
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 Under the supervision of the Legal and Corporate Governance Manager, provide day to day legal support to various departments within the Affiliate, including HR, CSR, COM, Finance, Operated Asset and OBO;
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 Under the supervision of the Legal and Corporate Governance Manager, respond to ad hoc legal inquiries and requests for advice from internal stakeholders;
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 Under the supervision of the Legal and Corporate Governance Manager, ensure timely and correct commercial registration of the TotalEnergies&rsquo; entities currently performing activities in Qatar and, more generally, provide assistance in all corporate-related matters;
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 Support in creating training materials for Affiliate-wide legal compliance education.
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 Legal Research and Analysis:
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 Conduct legal research on issues relevant to the oil and gas industry, including changes in the legislation, industry regulations, etc.
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 Prepare summaries and memoranda on legal findings for the Legal and Corporate Governance Manager.
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 Contract Review and Management:
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 Assist in the drafting, reviewing and negotiation of various contracts, namely services agreements, non-disclosure agreements, real estate agreements, employment related agreements, etc;
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 Ensure that contracts are aligned with Affiliate&rsquo;s policies and legal requirements;
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 Maintain organized records of all contracts and related documents.
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 Regulatory Compliance:
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 Support in monitoring and ensuring compliance with local, national and international laws and regulations relevant for the oil and gas sector, namely by performing the legal watch and identifying new laws and regulations relevant for the activities of TotalEnergies in Qatar.
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 Corporate Governance
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 Ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements and best practices with respect to incorporated joint ventures where TotalEnergies holds a shareholding interest.
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 Document Management:
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 Assist in managing the legal department&rsquo;s document and record-keeping systems;
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 Organize and maintain confidential legal files and records.
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 Litigation Support:
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 Provide administrative support for litigation matters, including gathering and organizing documents;
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 Assist in coordinating with external counsel as needed.
 
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 
 Profil du candidat
 
 
 
 
 
 Education:
 
 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in law or equivalent from an accredited law school. Strong academic record and demonstrated interest in corporate law, contracts law and regulatory compliance.
 
 
 
 Professional experience:
 
 0-2 years PQE
 
 
 
 Behavioural competencies:
 
 good organizational skills; attention to detail; ability to adapt to new information, procedures and industry developments; strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently when required.
 
 
 
 Technical competencies:
 
 excellent research, writing, and analytical skills. Ability to convey and explain information, opinions and arguments fluently and coherently.
 
 
 
 
 Informations suppl&eacute;mentaires
 
 
 
 
 
 TotalEnergies valorise la diversit&eacute;, promeut le d&eacute;veloppement individuel et offre des opportunit&eacute;s d'emploi &eacute;gales &agrave; tous les candidats.
 
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JUNIOR LAWYER (Qatari National only)

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