Senior Legal Counsel (Qatarization)

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of legal agreements, including commercial contracts, construction contracts, consultancy agreements, service contracts, leases, employment contracts, MOUs, NDAs, and technology-related agreements.
• Provide legal advice on contractual matters in accordance with the company regulatory frameworks and Qatari law.
• Draft and maintain contract templates for procurement, commercial transactions, and other operational needs.
• Ensure all agreements are legally sound, commercially viable, and aligned with the company’s policies and risk appetite.
• Provide legal counsel to internal departments on day-to-day matters and high-risk transactions.
• Advise on intellectual property, trade, IT, employment, leasing, and compliance-related issues.
• Support the Executive Leadership Team and CLO on strategic legal and business matters.
• Advise on regulatory changes and their impact on operations, investment, and stakeholder relations.
• Manage and coordinate litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution matters with internal stakeholders and external counsel.
• Represent the company’s interests in legal proceedings and ensure timely, cost-effective resolution.
• Provide legal guidance on breach remedies, contractual disputes, and enforcement of legal rights against third parties.
• Support the CLO in implementing legal risk management frameworks across the company.
• Review legal risks associated with contracts, tenders, partnerships, and strategic decisions.
• Ensure all legal activities and documents are compliant with Qatari laws, company’s regulations, and internal policies.
• Lead or support negotiations and contract clarifications on behalf of departments to ensure favorable outcomes.
• Provide guidance on contractual obligations, terminations, and relationship management with suppliers, investors, and contractors.
• Advise departments on appropriate legal positions during contract disputes or renegotiations.

Experience:

• Licensed to practice law in Qatar or another recognized jurisdiction.
• Minimum 10 years of legal experience, with a strong focus on commercial contracts,
• construction law, and dispute resolution.
• Demonstrated experience in legal drafting, negotiation, litigation management, and
• procurement law.
• Sound knowledge of Qatari legal system, free zone regulations, and international legal practices.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluency in English & Arabic.

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in law (LLB)
• Master of Laws (LLM) is preferred.