7 Chief Legal Officer jobs in Qatar

ind Job Title:
Group General Counsel

Location:
Qatar

Role Overview:

A senior executive leadership role responsible for defining the group's legal strategy, governance, and compliance framework, ensuring enterprise-wide risk mitigation, and enabling sustainable global growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the chief legal advisor to the Board and Executive Leadership Team, guiding strategic decisions.
• Lead corporate governance, compliance, and legal risk management across all entities and jurisdictions.
• Oversee all legal aspects of M&A, joint ventures, and cross-border transactions.
• Provide counsel on regulatory affairs, corporate structure, IP, data protection, and employment law.
• Represent the group in legal proceedings, negotiations, and engagements with regulatory bodies.
• Build and mentor a high-performing legal team aligned with business strategy.
• Drive contract governance and oversee review, drafting, and negotiation of complex agreements.
• Implement legal technology and best practices to improve efficiency and compliance.
• Foster strong relationships with regulators, government agencies, and external counsel.
• Champion continuous improvement in governance frameworks and legal risk reporting.

Qualifications:

• LLB (Master's in Law/Business preferred) with 15+ years of senior legal experience, including 5+ years at executive level in an international organization.
• Proven expertise in M&A, governance, compliance, and commercial transactions.
• Exceptional strategic, commercial, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluency in English required; Arabic is an advantage.

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Key Relationships

• Internal: Board of Directors, CEO, Executive Leadership Team, SBU & BSU Heads
• External: Regulators, government agencies, law firms, strategic partners, and international authorities

Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Responsibilities

• Act as the chief legal advisor to the executive leadership, shaping corporate strategy with legal insight and foresight.
• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of group-wide governance, compliance, and legal/reputational risk management frameworks.
• Oversee the legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships, including cross-border transactions.
• Provide expert counsel on corporate structure, regulatory affairs, data protection, intellectual property, and employment law.
• Ensure proactive compliance with evolving legal landscapes, including international trade, competition, and regulatory frameworks.
• Serve as the principal representative of the company in legal proceedings, negotiations, and government or regulatory engagements.

Operational & Leadership Responsibilities

• Build, lead and mentor a high-performing legal team, fostering commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and collaborative partnership. Oversee and manage all legal matters across AH, including its subsidiaries and portfolio companies.
• Review, negotiate, and draft complex commercial contracts and agreements to mitigate risk and protect the company's interests. Establish standardised legal templates, policies, and governance structures across all subsidiaries.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to identify legal risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Drive continuous legal innovation by leveraging legal technology, knowledge management tools, and best practices.
• Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) with specialisation in corporate or commercial law; Master's in Law or Business preferred.
• Minimum 15 years' senior legal experience, including at least 5 years at executive or general counsel level in a complex, international organisation.
• Proven expertise in corporate governance, commercial transactions, M&A, and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Demonstrated experience influencing board-level decisions and partnering with C-suite executives.
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and the ability to translate complex legal issues into actionable business strategy.
• Fluency in English is essential; Arabic language will be an advantage.

Skills
Strategic & Commercial Acumen

• Governance & Compliance Expertise
• Contract & Transactional Excellence
• Regulatory and Policy Insight
• Leadership & Stakeholder Influence
• Risk Management & Decision-Making
• Communication & Negotiation
• International Mindset
• Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) with specialisation in corporate or commercial law; Master's in Law or Business preferred.
• Minimum 15 years' senior legal experience, including at least 5 years at executive or general counsel level in a complex, international organisation.
• Proven expertise in corporate governance, commercial transactions, M&A, and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Demonstrated experience influencing board-level decisions and partnering with C-suite executives.
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and the ability to translate complex legal issues into actionable business strategy.
• Fluency in English is essential; Arabic language will be an advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities

Objectives & Key Results
Key Area
Key Objectives
Key Results
Governance, Compliance & Risk Management Strengthen and enhance the existing governance framework to ensure continued compliance and proactive risk mitigation across all subsidiaries and jurisdictions.

• Governance framework reviewed and approved by the Board within 6 months.
• 100% of entities adopt updated compliance policies and procedures.
• Zero material regulatory breaches or penalties reported annually.
• Quarterly legal risk register submitted to the Board.

Strategic Legal Advisory &

Business Enablement

Provide proactive legal support that enables strategic growth, new market entry, and major business initiatives

• Legal input delivered on 100% of strategic projects (M&A, JVs, partnerships).
• Contribute to at least 3 strategic growth initiatives with demonstrable risk mitigation.
• 90%+ satisfaction rating from the Executive Committee and business units on legal advisory support.

M&A and Transactional

Leadership

Lead legal due diligence and execution for mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions

• Legal due diligence completed for 100% of targeted transactions.
• All transaction documents drafted and finalised within agreed timelines.
• Post-deal legal integration checklist completed with zero critical issues identified.

Contracting & Commercial

Excellence

Strengthen contract governance and improve efficiency, speed, and risk mitigation in all commercial agreements

• 95% of contracts reviewed and finalised within SLA timelines.
• Contract dispute incidents reduced by at least 20% year-on-year.
• Centralised contract management system implemented with >90% adoption.

Leadership & External

Stakeholder Engagement

Build a high-performing legal function and maintain strong relationships with regulators, authorities, and external

counsel.

• Legal department engagement score >85%.
• Preferred panel of external counsel established, reducing legal costs by 15%.
• Regular engagement with key regulators maintained (minimum 2 formal meetings annually per jurisdiction).

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Join our legal team as Legal Officer, providing legal support across our diverse business portfolio including Engineering & Tech, Trading, Services, and Real Estate clusters. You'll work directly under the Group General Counsel to manage complex corporate structures, joint ventures, asset management arrangements, and family office legal matters. This role requires fluency in both English and Arabic to navigate Qatar's legal landscape and serve our varied stakeholder base.What You'll Do

Corporate Legal Support

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts across all four business clusters
• Support corporate governance matters for companies with varying shareholding structures
• Assist with board resolutions, shareholder agreements, and corporate compliance requirements
• Handle legal documentation for business transactions, acquisitions, and joint ventures

Real Estate & Asset Management Legal Services

• Prepare and review real estate transaction documents including sale, lease, and management agreements
• Support joint venture structuring and documentation for real estate projects
• Handle legal matters for asset management services provided to family members and close friends
• Ensure compliance with Qatar's real estate laws

Regulatory Compliance

• Monitor regulatory and legal changes across all business sectors and ensure compliance by all group companies
• Prepare legal opinions and memoranda on various regulatory and legal matters insofar as the affect group companies and their businesses
• Support licensing and IP applications and regulatory filings for new business ventures
• Maintain corporate records and legal documentation for all group entities

Contract Management & Risk Mitigation

• Review and advise on vendor agreements, service contracts, and partnership arrangements
• Identify legal risks in business transactions and recommend mitigation strategies
• Manage contract databases and ensure proper documentation management

Disputes & Litigation

• provide legal assistance and strategic input in relation to the management of all legal disputes the group faces
• manage the handling of such legal disputes, including court filings and court deadlines, and where applicable coordinating efforts with external counsel

What We're Looking For

Essential Experience

• 4+ years of legal experience in corporate law, commercial transactions, or business legal support
• Experience with multi-entity corporate structures and complex shareholding arrangements
• Background in real estate law, joint ventures, or asset management (preferred)
• Experience working in Qatar or GCC

Language Requirements

• Fluent in both English and Arabic (speaking, reading, writing) - This is mandatory
• Ability to draft legal documents and communicate effectively in both languages
• Understanding of Arabic legal terminology and Qatar's legal system

Legal Expertise

• Corporate law including company formation, governance, and compliance
• Commercial contracts including negotiation, drafting, and risk assessment
• Real estate law particularly Qatar property regulations and foreign investment rules
• Partnership and joint venture structuring and documentation
• Regulatory compliance across multiple business sectors

Professional Qualifications

• Law degree (LLB or equivalent) from recognized institution
• Licensed to practice law in Qatar or any other suitable jurisdiction

Personal Attributes

• Strong attention to detail with ability to manage multiple complex matters
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Professional discretion when handling sensitive family and personal business matters
• Collaborative approach to working with business teams and external advisors
• Cultural sensitivity for working with diverse stakeholders including family members and close friends
• Adaptability to handle various legal matters across different business sectors

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Application Question(s):

• What is your Salary Expectation ?
• Do you have a valid QID/Residence Permit with NOC?
• If you're selected, how soon you can join?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• corporate law & commercial transactions: 4 years (Preferred)

Location

Doha, Qatar

Experience

4

Job Type

Recruitment

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Advising the organisation on all legal matters that may arise in its operations.
• drafting and vetting of contracts, agreements, and other legal documents, and negotiating for terms of contracts.
• Following up on cases filed against the organisation and preparation of legal reports and opinions.
• Liaising with external lawyers on all cases filed against the organisation to ensure best legal solutions on time.
• Reviewing legal policies and procedures to ensure that they are in accord with the existing legislation.
• Advising the organisation on the legislation that affect the organisation and changes made thereof.
• Monitoring compliance with legal and statutory requirements of the organisation.
• Providing of day to day legal and regulatory support to the departments to ensure covering the general compliance.
• Carry out any other duties relating to laws of the state or the organisation generally.
• Communicate with Markets Authority QFMA QE QCSD, and notify them of any material information, notices, updates, press releases or financial statements of the company as provided for in the regulations, laws, and regulations and if necessary to avoid sanctions.
• Communicate and follow up- with the Companies Control Department at the Ministry of Economy and Commercial and apply the provisions of the Commercial Companies Law and go to them if necessary.
• Investigate the wrongdoers Employees and investigate the incident according to the documents and evidence provided and witness testimony.
• Follow up the issuance of the new laws and apply them to the company's system in accordance with the requirements of the supervisory and competent authorities.
  Performing all legal matters required by the Management.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS:

• Masters in law (LLM) Grade (Excellent/ Good) preferable
• Bachelor of Law, B.Sc. (4 years) Grade (Excellent / Good).

Experience:

• At least 3 years' experience in Legal & Compliance field.

Skills:

• Legal /Commercial awareness, Communication skills, Attention to detail, Time management and, Academic ability, the order of priorities in the work, Resilience, and self-confidence, research and analysis, Reporting Skills, Computer, Microsoft office, Computer.

Note: The selected candidate has agreed with the above Job Description

Skills

Press Releases, Time Management, Financial Statements, Visio, Attention To Detail, Reporting Skill, Compliance, Microsoft Office, Aris, Excel, Communication Skill, Resilience, Commercial Awareness

Company Description

Maniar Law is the law firm based in Texas and New York specializing in international arbitration, international courts, corporate commercial, cross border transactions and GCC legal consultancy. Based in the USA and operating globally, we deliver tailored legal solutions to help businesses and individuals confidently navigate complex legal landscapes. Our experienced team, well-versed in the USA, Canada, GCC countries regulations and international arbitration forums, has successfully represented clients in major arbitration centers including ICC, LCIA, QICCA, and Qatar International Courts. We provide comprehensive legal services, including arbitration, Qatar legal consultancy, cross-border dispute resolution, corporate and commercial advisory, wealth planning and corporate governance.

Role Description

This is a partl-time remote role for a Legal Officer. The Legal Officer will be responsible for providing legal consulting, preparing legal documents, handling contract law matters, and advising on business law. The role involves representing clients in various legal matters, ensuring compliance with local and international regulations, and supporting cross-border dispute resolution.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Business Law and general Law
• Experience in Legal Consulting and Legal Document Preparation
• Knowledge of Contract Law
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to occasionally work on-site in Doha, Qatar, attending the meetings
• Bachelor's degree in Law or relevant field; further legal qualifications are advantageous
• Experience in handling legal matters in GCC countries is a plus
• Fluent in English and Arabic
• Experience with American companies is desired