34 General Counsel jobs in Qatar

Overview

Kindly note candidate should have previous work experience with a Qatar Exchange listed company. The legal function involves managing legal risks, resolving disputes, and providing ongoing legal assistance for business transactions, while adhering to laws, regulations, and internal policies to promote overall interest.

• Bachelors degree in Law from a recognized university
• Legal qualification such as bar is preferred

15 years of relevant experience in a similar sector, including at least 5 years in positions of progressively increasing managerial responsibilities in legal function

• Legal Expertise and Skills
• Legal resolution, arbitration, prosecution, litigation
• Negotiation and dispute settlement
• Understanding and writing of tenders and contracts
• Advanced people management and leadership
• Problem-solving skills
• Good relationship management
• Good communication skills
• Must be proficient in Arabic

Overview

Senior Legal Counsel Corporate & Commercial, Common Law Qualified

• Advice on company legal matters, including but not limited to commercial contracts, M&A and JVs.
• Ensure compliance with relevant corporate legislation.
• Report directly to the Group General Counsel.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, such as:
  • Supply and distribution agreements
  • Service-level agreements (SLAs)
  • Procurement contracts
  • Licensing agreements
  • Banking and financial agreements including lending, acquisition finance and derivatives
  • Joint venture and collaboration agreements
• Manage contract lifecycle, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.
• Provide legal support for M&A transactions, including:
  • Deal structuring and execution
  • Drafting and negotiating share purchase agreements (SPAs) and asset purchase agreements (APAs)
  • Identify legal risks and propose risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensuring adherence to financial regulations and overseeing compliance frameworks
• Support internal compliance programs, including anti-bribery, sanctions, data privacy, and competition law.
• Advise on the legal impact of regulatory changes and help implement necessary internal policies.
• Maintain and improve internal legal templates and standard operating procedures.
• Ensure proper documentation and records management to support legal audits and regulatory compliance.

• Qualified in a Common Law jurisdiction.
• 5 to 8+ years of post-qualification experience (PQE), ideally with both law firm and in-house exposure.
• Strong expertise in corporate law, contract law, and commercial negotiations.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• A business-oriented mindset with the ability to balance legal risk with commercial objectives.
• Bilingual (Arabic and English) preferable but not a must.

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Retail

• 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

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

The Senior Legal Counsel is responsible to assist in determining all commercial legal activities of the Group and to help ensure that they are carried out in accordance with relevant laws, regulations, and charters of the companies within the Group. The role assists in assessing, controlling, and determining legal information to all stakeholders (e.g., cases, statutes, and regulations). Giving accurate and timely counsel to executives in a variety of legal topics. Collaborating with management to devise efficient defense strategies. Specifying internal governance policies and regularly monitor compliance.

• Contribute to the development of PIH's vision, mission and strategy and lead the development of the business unit's strategy ensuring its alignment with the broader objectives of the organization.
• Advise, prepare, draft, review, comment and / or negotiate complex contractual documents, and other relevant legal documentation for local or international EPC projects.
• Participate in the review and negotiation process of various tenders and contracts with clients and also have experience of negotiating and finalizing MOUs, NDAs, consortium agreement, joint ventures, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Provide legal advice and opinions on risks and related commercial issues.
• Assist in supporting general business law issues and managing the legal issues of all areas of the Company, including but not limited to corporate matters, procurement, safety, security, insurance and sustainability issues.
• Determine the legal risks connected with or resulting from the business strategy and operations.
• Assess the compliance of business operations with relevant laws and regulations.
• Ensure that the awareness of business employees for compliance with relevant laws and regulations is created and maintained in an effective manner.

• Advanced expertise in construction law, including project finance, Joint ventures and consortiums.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills to navigate complex legal issues and provide strategic counsel.
• Strong negotiation and communication abilities to represent the organization in high-stakes negotiations and legal proceedings.
• Extensive experience in drafting and reviewing complex legal documents, contracts, and agreements with meticulous attention to detail.
• Leadership capabilities to provide guidance, mentorship, and direction to junior legal staff and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• ERP knowledge preferably SAP functional skills are a requirement to be successful in this role.

• Minimum 8 years working experience, 5 years in a relevant supervisory position, 2 years GCC experience is a plus

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• Bachelor's Degree in Law

Provide high-quality legal advice and support on legal risks, compliance, and corporate governance to enable the organization and its joint ventures to operate lawfully, effectively, and ethically.

Conduct legal research, monitor regulatory changes, and ensure compliance across operations.

Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and corporate policies to align with legal and business objectives.

Manage litigation processes, coordinate with external legal advisors, and oversee dispute resolution.

Contribute to the development and implementation of departmental strategies aligned with organizational goals.

Lead and develop the legal team to achieve performance objectives and ensure talent readiness.

Oversee departmental budgeting, cost control, and financial performance monitoring.

Implement policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure efficiency and compliance.

Drive change management and continuous improvement initiatives.

Prepare accurate and timely legal reports for management.

Education: Bachelors degree in Law or related field (MBA preferred).

Experience: 12 years in legal roles, with at least 5 years in senior management.

Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with power, energy, and water sectors is advantageous.

Strong leadership, negotiation, and conflict resolution abilities.

Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Proficiency in English (Arabic is an advantage).

Ability to build strong relationships and work effectively with multicultural teams.

Solid understanding of GCC business culture and environment.