36 Financial Law jobs in Qatar
Legal Advisor
Posted 11 days ago
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Reporting to: General Counsel/Head of Legal
Job Purpose:
To provide expert legal advice, support, and risk assessment across all business units of the group holding company. The Legal Advisor will ensure that all business activities comply with applicable laws and regulations in the GCC and other relevant jurisdictions where the group operates.
Key Responsibilities:
Corporate & Commercial Law
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts including shareholder agreements, joint ventures, M&A documents, service agreements, NDAs, etc.
- Advise on company formation, restructuring, governance, and compliance across all entities under the group.
- Manage legal due diligence for acquisitions, divestments, and partnerships.
Regulatory Compliance
- Monitor and interpret evolving local and international regulations, including those related to corporate governance, financial regulations, data protection, and foreign investment.
- Liaise with regulators, legal consultants, and external counsel to ensure the group meets all compliance requirements.
- Oversee and manage litigation and arbitration proceedings.
- Work with external legal counsel on disputes involving the company.
- Assist in resolving legal disputes before they escalate into litigation.
- Identify legal risks and proactively propose strategies to mitigate them.
- Ensure legal risks are integrated into the company’s enterprise risk management framework.
Legal Documentation & Policy
- Develop and maintain a legal document repository for group-wide use.
- Draft and update internal legal policies, templates, and procedures.
- Train business units on legal best practices and contractual obligations.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) required; Master’s degree or legal specialization (e.g., LLM, MBA with legal focus) preferred.
- Experience:
- Minimum 7–10 years of legal experience, with at least 3–5 years in the GCC.
- Prior in-house experience with a group holding company or multinational organization is highly preferred.
- Experience in sectors such as real estate, hospitality or investment management is advantageous.
- Strong commercial acumen and ability to align legal strategies with business objectives.
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Bilingual (Arabic and English) strongly preferred.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
- High level of integrity and professional ethics.
Remuneration:
- Competitive salary package (tax-free, if applicable in jurisdiction).
- Annual bonus based on performance.
- Benefits including housing allowance, education, transport, insurance, and annual flights.
- Seniority level Mid-Senior level
- Employment type Full-time
- Job function Legal
- Industries Holding Companies and Legal Services
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Posted 11 days ago
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We are looking for a self-motivated Legal Assistant to ensure the smooth running of the office and effective case management. You will provide a broad spectrum of legal services under the supervision of an attorney.
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to lawyers and enhance office effectiveness
- Handle communication with clients, witnesses, etc.
- Support and attend trials administratively
- Prepare case briefs and summarize depositions, interrogatories, and testimony
- Conduct investigations and statistical/documentary research
- Locate and develop case-relevant information
- Type and file basic legal documents and correspondence
- Answer and direct phone calls
- Maintain contact lists
- Monitor deadlines and manage calendars
Requirements
- Proven experience as Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary
- Familiarity with law, legal procedures, protocols, and court system
- Satisfactory knowledge of daily operations of a legal office
- Computer literacy
- Proficiency in English
- Working knowledge of case management software
- Excellent secretarial and organizational skills
- Ability to multitask and work under pressure
- Legal Assistant certification or diploma
- Bilingual in Arabic and English only
- Local with NOC only
Legal Advisor
Posted 4 days ago
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General Counsel/Head of Legal Job Purpose: To provide expert legal advice, support, and risk assessment across all business units of the group holding company. The Legal Advisor will ensure that all business activities comply with applicable laws and regulations in the GCC and other relevant jurisdictions where the group operates. Key Responsibilities: Corporate & Commercial Law Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts including shareholder agreements, joint ventures, M&A documents, service agreements, NDAs, etc. Advise on company formation, restructuring, governance, and compliance across all entities under the group. Manage legal due diligence for acquisitions, divestments, and partnerships. Regulatory Compliance Monitor and interpret evolving local and international regulations, including those related to corporate governance, financial regulations, data protection, and foreign investment. Liaise with regulators, legal consultants, and external counsel to ensure the group meets all compliance requirements. Oversee and manage litigation and arbitration proceedings. Work with external legal counsel on disputes involving the company. Assist in resolving legal disputes before they escalate into litigation. Identify legal risks and proactively propose strategies to mitigate them. Ensure legal risks are integrated into the company’s enterprise risk management framework. Legal Documentation & Policy Develop and maintain a legal document repository for group-wide use. Draft and update internal legal policies, templates, and procedures. Train business units on legal best practices and contractual obligations. Qualifications & Experience: Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) required; Master’s degree or legal specialization (e.g., LLM, MBA with legal focus) preferred. Experience: Minimum 7–10 years of legal experience, with at least 3–5 years in the GCC. Prior in-house experience with a group holding company or multinational organization is highly preferred. Experience in sectors such as real estate, hospitality or investment management is advantageous. Strong commercial acumen and ability to align legal strategies with business objectives. Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills. Bilingual (Arabic and English) strongly preferred. Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment. High level of integrity and professional ethics. Remuneration: Competitive salary package (tax-free, if applicable in jurisdiction). Annual bonus based on performance. Benefits including housing allowance, education, transport, insurance, and annual flights. Seniority level
Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
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Position: Legal Advisor
Arabic, Male 40 + years old
Law degree, Master's degree is a plus (Expert in English is a must)
15 + (Experience in a well-known construction company in qatar is a must)
Must have Driving License
Language Arabic & English
**Job Description**:
Advise the executives and employees on changes to the laws affecting the company.
Investigate if the company or a staff member does not comply with the law.
Oversee lawsuits, possibly acting as a chief litigator.
Ensure the company fills out and submits all it's legal paperwork.
Cntract drafting, reviewing and negotiating skills.
Sound knowledge of all industry specific contracts, regulations and procedures.
Detailed understanding of the construction industry as a whole, not just the legal aspect.
Legal officers are responsible fo motoing all legal affairs within their organization.
Handle both internal and external legal concerns and are tasked with doing everything in their power to keep their organization out of legal trouble.
Arbitration procedure (Dispute)
**Salary**: QAR10,000.00 - QAR15,000.00 per month
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Doha: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)
**Education**:
- Bachelor's (required)
Legal Advisor
Posted 17 days ago
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• Lead legal advisory role for the delivery of PPP projects. • Responsible for drafting bidding documents and relevant legal agreements. • Undertaking legal due diligence. • To assess the applicable legal framework and highlight any legal considerations. • To analyze the sector and environmental legislation and regulations. • To identify key legal and regulatory risks for the PPP project. • To participate in the development and preparation of the PPP procurement documents in coordination with all relevant stakeholders and the Authority. • To carry out risk analysis and mitigation. • To conduct expression of interest, request for qualification, and request for proposal evaluations. • To assist in preparing scoring mechanisms for markups. • To prepare responses for all legal clarifications being raised during the procurement of the project as a PPP. • To prepare and present evaluation reports and committee recommendation papers to the Authority and relevant committee for approval and address any comments. • To prepare the draft PPP agreement and associated transaction agreements in compliance with the PPP Law for each PPP Project, • To review any markups to the PPP agreement and advise the Authority on potential risks and negotiation strategies. • To identify legal negotiation points and assist in the preparation of negotiation strategy and execute legal negotiations with the preferred bidder or any other bidder as per agreement with the Authority. • To advise on the PPP agreement, bid documents, and negotiation with bidders. • To prepare additional schedules based on the outcome of the negotiation strategy. • To lead the compilation of the PPP agreement in preparation for signing and coordinate all relevant activities with the preferred bidder and the Authority including the Clients' department. • To provide support to the Authority’s PPP team where required. • To provide day-to-day contractual support to the Authority’s PPP team as and when required. • Attendance at relevant meetings.
Requirements
• Law degree obtained from universities identified in the World Higher Education Database (WHED) published by the International Association of Universities. • More than 15 years of practical and relevant experience since obtaining the educational qualifications specified, with a minimum of 7 years of specialized experience in transaction advisory and PPPs. • Minimum of 7 years of experience working in North America, W. Europe, UK, Australia, or New Zealand or an equivalent developed country or GCC. • Minimum 7 years of experience with roles similar to the proposed role. • In-depth knowledge of PPP procedures and processes. • In-depth understanding of sector and environmental legislation and regulations. • Demonstrable track record in the delivery of large PPP projects. • Strong communication skills both orally and written to build and maintain excellent working relationships within complex structures, both internally and with various project stakeholders. Desirable Requirements: • Master’s degree in a relevant field. • Highly desirable to have Chartership, Licensed or Professional Certification obtained from internationally recognized professional institutions or organizations. • Highly desirable to have Arabic language skills. • Highly desirable to have experience in Qatar and/or the Gulf region.
About the company
CDM Smith provides lasting and integrated solutions in water, environment, transportation, energy and facilities to public and private clients worldwide. As a full-service consulting, engineering, construction, and operations firm, we deliver exceptional client service, quality results and enduring value across the entire project life cycle.
Senior Legal Counsel
Posted 4 days ago
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Location: Qatar
Overview
A leading energy and water utility in Qatar is seeking a highly skilled Senior Legal Counsel to provide timely and strategic legal support to the organisation and its affiliated Joint Ventures (JVs) and Independent Power Producers (IPPs). This role involves managing a broad portfolio of legal matters including compliance, contracts, litigation, and regulatory issues. Fluency in English is essential; Arabic is highly advantageous.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary inclusive of housing and transportation allowances
Annual flight allowance for employee, spouse, and up to 3 dependent children (under 18)
Education allowance for up to 3 children (under 18)
Health insurance for employee and family (as above)
Life insurance (employee only)
30 days paid annual vacation
Annual bonus up to 2.5x monthly base salary
5-star hotel accommodation for first 30 days upon arrival in Qatar
Key Responsibilities
Legal Advice & Compliance
Deliver high-quality legal analysis to ensure company-wide adherence to legal and regulatory obligations
Lead compliance initiatives and audits, offering strategic guidance on implementation and risk mitigation
Keep the business informed of legislative changes and regulatory updates
Contract Management
Draft, review, and negotiate a range of commercial contracts and corporate agreements
Ensure contract terms meet internal policies, legal standards, and strategic objectives
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align documentation with evolving business needs
Litigation & External Counsel Liaison
Oversee litigation documentation and coordinate with external legal advisors
Manage dispute resolution and ensure internal alignment with legal strategy
Lead legal workstreams and projects as directed by the General Counsel
Strategic Leadership & Planning
Contribute to departmental strategy in alignment with corporate goals
Support legal input in corporate planning and decision-making processes
Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership across legal and regulatory matters
Governance & Policy
Lead the development and enforcement of internal legal policies and procedures
Maintain consistent, high-quality legal documentation and process integrity
Ensure corporate governance policies comply with Qatar and GCC standards
Stakeholder Management
Liaise with ministries, regulators, legal advisors, and external entities
Support collaboration across internal departments and committees
Foster strong working relationships with senior management and external partners
Candidate Profile
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Law or Business from a recognised institution (MBA preferred)
Experience:
Minimum 12 years’ experience in corporate legal roles, with at least 5 years in managerial leadership
Experience within the power, water, or energy sectors is highly preferred
Languages:
Fluent in English (required)
Proficiency in Arabic (advantageous)
Skills & Competencies:
Deep knowledge of corporate, commercial, and regulatory law
Proven contract negotiation, drafting, and compliance experience
Strategic thinking, legal project management, and decision-making capabilities
Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural leadership skills
Excellent verbal and written communication, including presentation and influencing skills
Familiarity with Qatar/GCC legal and cultural context
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Senior Legal Counsel
Posted 4 days ago
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Apt Resources is seeking a highly qualified Senior Legal Counsel to join the legal team at one of our esteemed clients. This pivotal position requires an individual with extensive legal experience in corporate law, commercial agreements, and regulatory compliance. The Senior Legal Counsel will provide expert legal guidance to support the organization’s strategic objectives while ensuring compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice and support to various departments, including corporate governance, compliance, and commercial transactions.
- Lead the implementation of new compliance protocols and guidelines across the organization. Monitor their effectiveness and suggest improvements to ensure continuous adherence to legal standards.
- Lead regular audits of organizational practices against compliance standards and legal requirements. Identify risk areas and develop mitigation strategies to prevent legal disputes and enhance compliance.
- Review and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents to protect the organization’s interests.
- Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and internal policies.
- Manage and resolve legal disputes, working closely with external counsel when necessary.
- Support corporate transactions such as mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.
- Develop training materials and conduct training sessions for staff on legal and compliance matters.
- Stay updated on changes to relevant laws and regulations that may impact the organization.
Senior Legal Counsel
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Job Summary
The Senior Legal Counsel is responsible for assisting in determining all commercial legal activities of the Group and ensuring they are carried out in accordance with relevant laws, regulations, and company charters. The role involves assessing, controlling, and providing legal information to stakeholders (e.g., cases, statutes, regulations), offering accurate and timely counsel to executives on various legal topics, collaborating with management to develop effective defense strategies, and specifying internal governance policies while monitoring compliance.
Job Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development of PIH’s vision, mission, and strategy, leading the business unit’s strategic planning to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
- Advise, prepare, draft, review, comment on, and negotiate complex contractual documents and legal documentation for local and international EPC projects.
- Participate in reviewing and negotiating tenders and contracts with clients, including MOUs, NDAs, consortium agreements, joint ventures, and agreements with subcontractors and suppliers.
- Provide legal advice and opinions on risks and related commercial issues.
- Support general business law issues and manage legal matters across the company, including corporate, procurement, safety, security, insurance, and sustainability issues.
- Identify and assess legal risks associated with business strategies and operations.
- Ensure compliance of business operations with relevant laws and regulations.
- Promote and maintain legal awareness among employees regarding compliance requirements.
Job Knowledge & Skills
- Expertise in construction law, including project finance, joint ventures, and consortiums.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills for navigating complex legal issues and providing strategic advice.
- Strong negotiation and communication skills for high-stakes negotiations and legal proceedings.
- Extensive experience in drafting and reviewing complex legal documents with meticulous attention to detail.
- Leadership ability to guide and mentor junior legal staff and collaborate across teams.
- ERP knowledge, preferably SAP, is required for success in this role.
Job Experience
Minimum of 8 years of relevant working experience, including 5 years in a supervisory role; 2 years of GCC experience is advantageous.
Competencies
- Legal Research - Level 4
- Developing Strategy - Level 4
- Legal Laws and Regulations - Level 4
- Leadership
- Contract Law - Level 4
- Resilience
- Risk Management - Level 4
- Quality
- Due Diligence - Level 4
- Building High-Performing Teams
- Providing Direction
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Law is required.
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Posted 5 days ago
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We have been asked to assist a Shipping company in Doha, Qatar on an exclusive basis, with the recruitment of a Senior Legal Counsel to join its formidable team of in-house lawyers. The position is geared towards individuals who specialise in Ship Finance, having worked (either currently or previously) at an international law firm. As Senior Legal Counsel, you will be part of a team of six high calibre lawyers reporting directly to the General Counsel.
Some of your duties will include:
- Provide legal advice and support to the entire organisation, its subsidiaries and joint venture companies.
- Address the entire legal concerns of the Commercial and Fleet department in respect of negotiation and interpretation of different types of contractual agreements.
- Draft and negotiate shipbuilding contracts and charterparties for the organisation, its subsidiaries and joint venture companies.
- Manage the process of taking delivery of new vessels, their registration and all relevant corporate matters.
In return, a generous tax-free package is on offer along with 48 days annual leave, relocation assistance, private medical health care for you and your family plus a long list of perks and benefits. We are targeting Senior Associates, Legal Counsels or Junior Partners who are England and Wales qualified Solicitors for this position.
For more information regarding this role, please feel free to contact one of our team members for a confidential discussion.
Alternatively, please upload your CV and contact details via the Contact page of the website and one of our team members will contact you.
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