44 Criminal Law jobs in Qatar

Provide advice on legal aspects of all Company activities and prepare pertaining legal documents ensuring compliance with applicable laws and Company policy and procedures.

• 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.
• Ensure practices are aligned with accepted industry standards and best practices and are also consistent with statutory, regulatory, and corporate guidelines.
• Has a high degree of freedom in the execution of job functions, events, and activities within legal environment.

• Provide legal advice and guide stakeholders, regulators and contractors on legal related issues adhering to department guidelines and law in a timely manner.
• Assist in reviews and drafting policies and regulations to ensure consistency with applicable law.
• 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.
• Draft letters and documents addressed to Governmental authorities on legal related issues and maintain filing record of government documentation.
• 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.

• Assist in developing standard agreements and reviews all agreements to ensure Company is legally protected.
• Support investigations for identifying and resolving legal issues, recommending the most appropriate approaches to remain efficient.
• Represent the Legal department on internal or external working groups and committees and implement legal strategies in support of the legal Department' objectives.
• Maintain current knowledge of international best practices, internal and external laws, rules, and regulations and integrate into the Company policy and procedure.
• Perform other duties at the request of the Associate General Counsel and/or General Counsel.

• Bachelor of Laws "LLB" or Juris Doctor "JD" degree from a recognised law School or,
• Bachelor's degree in any discipline and otherwise qualified as a Lawyer in a relevant jurisdiction.

• 6 years' experience and commercial knowledge related to oil and gas industry.
• Front line legal advisory experience in multi-national, multicultural environment.

• Provide advice on legal aspects of all Company activities and prepare pertaining legal documents ensuring compliance with applicable laws and Company policy and procedures.

• 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.
• Ensure practices are aligned with accepted industry standards and best practices and are also consistent with statutory, regulatory, and corporate guidelines.
• Has a high degree of freedom in the execution of job functions, events, and activities within legal environment.

• Provide legal advice and guide stakeholders, regulators and contractors on legal related issues adhering to department guidelines and law in a timely manner.
• Assist in reviews and drafting policies and regulations to ensure consistency with applicable law.
• 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.
• Draft letters and documents addressed to Governmental authorities on legal related issues and maintain filing record of government documentation.
• 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.

• Assist in developing standard agreements and reviews all agreements to ensure Company is legally protected.
• Support investigations for identifying and resolving legal issues, recommending the most appropriate approaches to remain efficient.
• Represent the Legal department on internal or external working groups and committees and implement legal strategies in support of the legal Department' objectives.
• Maintain current knowledge of international best practices, internal and external laws, rules, and regulations and integrate into the Company policy and procedure.
• Perform other duties at the request of the Associate General Counsel and/or General Counsel.

• Bachelor of Laws "LLB" or Juris Doctor "JD" degree from a recognised law School or,
• Bachelor's degree in any discipline and otherwise qualified as a Lawyer in a relevant jurisdiction.

• 6 years' experience and commercial knowledge related to oil and gas industry.
• Front line legal advisory experience in multi-national, multicultural environment.

Job Purpose

Provide advice on legal aspects of all Company activities and prepare pertaining legal documents ensuring compliance with applicable laws and Company policy and procedures.

• 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.
• Ensure practices are aligned with accepted industry standards and best practices and are also consistent with statutory, regulatory, and corporate guidelines.
• Has a high degree of freedom in the execution of job functions, events, and activities within legal environment.

• Provide legal advice and guide stakeholders, regulators and contractors on legal related issues adhering to department guidelines and law in a timely manner.
• Assist in reviews and drafting policies and regulations to ensure consistency with applicable law.
• 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.
• Draft letters and documents addressed to Governmental authorities on legal related issues and maintain filing record of government documentation.
• 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.

• Assist in developing standard agreements and reviews all agreements to ensure Company is legally protected.
• Support investigations for identifying and resolving legal issues, recommending the most appropriate approaches to remain efficient.
• Represent the Legal department on internal or external working groups and committees and implement legal strategies in support of the legal Department' objectives.
• Maintain current knowledge of international best practices, internal and external laws, rules, and regulations and integrate into the Company policy and procedure.
• Perform other duties at the request of the Associate General Counsel and/or General Counsel.

• Bachelor of Laws "LLB" or Juris Doctor "JD" degree from a recognised law School or,
• Bachelor's degree in any discipline and otherwise qualified as a Lawyer in a relevant jurisdiction.

• 6 years' experience and commercial knowledge related to oil and gas industry.
• Front line legal advisory experience in multi-national, multicultural environment.

Job description:

Job Purpose

• Provide advice on legal aspects of all Company activities and prepare pertaining legal documents ensuring compliance with applicable laws and Company policy and procedures.

• 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.
• Ensure practices are aligned with accepted industry standards and best practices and are also consistent with statutory, regulatory, and corporate guidelines.
• Has a high degree of freedom in the execution of job functions, events, and activities within legal environment.

• Provide legal advice and guide stakeholders, regulators and contractors on legal related issues adhering to department guidelines and law in a timely manner.
• Assist in reviews and drafting policies and regulations to ensure consistency with applicable law.
• 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.
• Draft letters and documents addressed to Governmental authorities on legal related issues and maintain filing record of government documentation.
• 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.

• Assist in developing standard agreements and reviews all agreements to ensure Company is legally protected.
• Support investigations for identifying and resolving legal issues, recommending the most appropriate approaches to remain efficient.
• Represent the Legal department on internal or external working groups and committees and implement legal strategies in support of the legal Department’ objectives.
• Maintain current knowledge of international best practices, internal and external laws, rules, and regulations and integrate into the Company policy and procedure.
• Perform other duties at the request of the Associate General Counsel and/or General Counsel.

• Bachelor of Laws “LLB” or Juris Doctor “JD” degree from a recognised law School or,
• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline and otherwise qualified as a Lawyer in a relevant jurisdiction.

• 6 years’ experience and commercial knowledge related to oil and gas industry.
• Front line legal advisory experience in multi-national, multicultural environment.

Job description:

Job Purpose

• Provide advice on legal aspects of all Company activities and prepare pertaining legal documents ensuring compliance with applicable laws and Company policy and procedures.

Job Context & Major Challenge(s)

• 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.
• Ensure practices are aligned with accepted industry standards and best practices and are also consistent with statutory, regulatory, and corporate guidelines.
• Has a high degree of freedom in the execution of job functions, events, and activities within legal environment.

Key Job Accountabilities - I

• Provide legal advice and guide stakeholders, regulators and contractors on legal related issues adhering to department guidelines and law in a timely manner.
• Assist in reviews and drafting policies and regulations to ensure consistency with applicable law.
• 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.
• Draft letters and documents addressed to Governmental authorities on legal related issues and maintain filing record of government documentation.
• 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.

Key Job Accountabilities - II

• Assist in developing standard agreements and reviews all agreements to ensure Company is legally protected.
• Support investigations for identifying and resolving legal issues, recommending the most appropriate approaches to remain efficient.
• Represent the Legal department on internal or external working groups and committees and implement legal strategies in support of the legal Department' objectives.
• Maintain current knowledge of international best practices, internal and external laws, rules, and regulations and integrate into the Company policy and procedure.
• Perform other duties at the request of the Associate General Counsel and/or General Counsel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws "LLB" or Juris Doctor "JD" degree from a recognised law School or,
• Bachelor's degree in any discipline and otherwise qualified as a Lawyer in a relevant jurisdiction.

Knowledge and/or Experience

• 6 years' experience and commercial knowledge related to oil and gas industry.
• Front line legal advisory experience in multi-national, multicultural environment.

• Review, draft, and negotiate various types of agreements including commercial contracts, MOUs, NDAs, CSAs, leases, licensing agreements, vendor agreements, and partnership agreements.
• Ensure that all contracts are legally sound, aligned with the company's business objectives, and compliant with relevant laws and internal frameworks.
• Draft, update, and maintain internal legal templates for use with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide legal advice and support to the CLO, management, and internal stakeholders on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters.
• Support in mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions, including due diligence, contract drafting, negotiation, and post-transaction integration.
• Represent the company in legal matters including claims, litigation, arbitration, and other dispute resolution processes.
• Liaise with and manage external legal counsel to ensure cost-effective and high-quality legal representation.
• Support the assessment and resolution of legal risks and disputes in a timely and efficient manner.
• Support the preparation, documentation, and coordination of Board and Committee meetings, ensuring timely distribution of agendas, minutes, and resolutions.
• Ensure governance and compliance in relation to Board processes and decisions.
• Conduct legal risk assessments for projects and agreements across the company.
• Maintain awareness of and monitor changes in applicable laws, regulations, and legal trends that impact the company.
• Contribute to the continuous development and strengthening of the Authority's legal and compliance framework.
• Develop and deliver legal awareness sessions and training programs for internal departments to promote compliance and reduce legal exposure.
• Manage legal documentation using the company's document management system to ensure secure, organized, and auditable records.
• Ensure proper archiving of legal documents including contracts, legal opinions, and regulatory correspondence.

Experience:

• Licensed to practice law in Qatar or another recognized jurisdiction.
• 6–8 years of post-qualification experience, ideally with a mix of law firm and in-house counsel roles.
• Strong expertise in commercial law, contract negotiation, corporate governance, and dispute resolution.
• Proven experience in managing strategic legal matters and external counsel relationships.
• Excellent legal drafting, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Fluency in English & Arabic.

Education and Certifications:

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

Job Posting Date: 5 Oct 2025

Work Location: Doha, QA

Company: QatarEnergy LNG

• Provide advice on legal aspects of all Company activities and prepare pertaining legal documents ensuring compliance with applicable laws and Company policy and procedures.

• 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.
• Ensure practices are aligned with accepted industry standards and best practices and are also consistent with statutory, regulatory, and corporate guidelines.
• Has a high degree of freedom in the execution of job functions, events, and activities within legal environment.

• Provide legal advice and guide stakeholders, regulators and contractors on legal related issues adhering to department guidelines and law in a timely manner.
• Assist in reviews and drafting policies and regulations to ensure consistency with applicable law.
• 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.
• Draft letters and documents addressed to Governmental authorities on legal related issues and maintain filing record of government documentation.
• 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.

• Assist in developing standard agreements and reviews all agreements to ensure Company is legally protected.
• Support investigations for identifying and resolving legal issues, recommending the most appropriate approaches to remain efficient.
• Represent the Legal department on internal or external working groups and committees and implement legal strategies in support of the legal Department' objectives.
• Maintain current knowledge of international best practices, internal and external laws, rules, and regulations and integrate into the Company policy and procedure.
• Perform other duties at the request of the Associate General Counsel and/or General Counsel.

• Bachelor of Laws "LLB" or Juris Doctor "JD" degree from a recognised law School or,
• Bachelor's degree in any discipline and otherwise qualified as a Lawyer in a relevant jurisdiction.

• 6 years' experience and commercial knowledge related to oil and gas industry.
• Front line legal advisory experience in multi-national, multicultural environment.

We are seeking a highly experienced and commercially astute Legal Counsel to support our global infrastructure and industrial projects. The ideal candidate will be a UK-qualified solicitor with 12–15 years of post-qualification experience, including significant exposure to renewable energy, infrastructure, or marine engineering contracts. This role involves providing strategic legal advice, managing risk, and supporting complex contract negotiations across multiple jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities:

Contract Management & Negotiation

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex EPC contracts.
• Advise on construction and shipbuilding agreements, including design & build, turnkey, and subcontractor arrangements.
• Manage collateral warranties, novation agreements, and framework agreements.

Project Support

• Provide legal support throughout the lifecycle of major infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with project managers and commercial teams during bid, execution, and delivery phases.
• Advise on claims, variations, and dispute avoidance strategies.

Risk & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with UK and international laws and regulations.
• Lead legal risk assessments and mitigation strategies.
• Support internal audits and regulatory inquiries.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with external counsel, contractors, suppliers, and government bodies.
• Provide training and guidance to internal teams on legal and contractual matters.

Dispute Resolution

• Manage pre-litigation and litigation matters, including arbitration and adjudication.
• Coordinate with external counsel on dispute strategy and resolution.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales.
• 12–15 years PQE, ideally gained in top-tier law firms and/or in-house legal teams.
• Proven experience in EPC, construction, or shipbuilding sectors.
• Excellent negotiation, drafting, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Experience working on international projects or in the Middle East.

Job Purpose:

The Legal Counsel will provide in-house legal expertise to Life Care Clinic, ensuring compliance with Qatari laws, Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) regulations, and corporate governance standards. The role is responsible for safeguarding the clinic's legal interests, supporting management in decision-making, and mitigating risks related to contracts, employment, licensing, and patient services.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Legal Advisory & Compliance

* Ensure full compliance with Qatari Labour Law, MoPH licensing, and other healthcare regulations. Advise management on legal risks and regulatory obligations affecting clinic operations

* Monitor changes in healthcare laws and regulations, advising management on their impact.

2. Contracts & Agreements

* Draft, review, and negotiate contracts (suppliers, service providers, employees, NDAs, partnerships)

* Ensure all agreements safeguard the clinic's interests.

* Maintain a contracts archive for accountability and legal reference.

3. Dispute Resolution & Litigation

* Represent the clinic in disputes, labour complaints, and other legal proceedings.

* Draft responses and submissions to ministries, courts, or regulatory authorities.

* Engage in settlement discussions and arbitration to protect the clinic's reputation.

4. Employment & Labour Law

* Support HR in drafting employment contracts, probation/termination notices, and disciplinary actions in compliance with Qatari Labour Law.

* Provide guidance on visas, sponsorships, NOCs, and employee entitlements. * Handle employee disputes and represent the clinic before the Ministry of Labour if needed.

5. Corporate Governance

* Ensure adherence to Articles of Association and board directives.

* Prepare/review board resolutions, shareholder agreements, and minutes.

* Advise management on shareholders' rights and legal responsibilities.

6. Risk Management & Insurance

* Identify operational legal risks and recommend mitigation strategies.

* Provide advice on malpractice liability, patient rights, and insurance policies.

* Ensure compliance with professional indemnity and liability insurance coverage.

7. Government & Regulatory Liaison

Serve as the clinic's legal representative with MoPH, Ministry of Labour, Ministry of Commerce, and other government bodies.

* Handle all legal documentation for licensing, renewals, and approvals.

Qualifications & Skills:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Law (LLB, JD, or equivalent).

*Licensed lawyer eligible to practice in Qatar or internationally recognized jurisdiction.

* Minimum 3 -5 years' experience in corporate or healthcare legal practice.

* Strong understanding of Qatar Labour Law, healthcare regulation, and commercial contracts.

* Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.

* Fluency in English; Arabic preferred.

* High integrity and ability to manage confidential information.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: QAR10,000.00 per month