28 Head Of Legal jobs in 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.

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  Salary inclusive of housing and transportation allowances

  
  
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  Annual flight allowance for employee, spouse, and up to 3 dependent children (under 18)

  
  
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  Education allowance for up to 3 children (under 18)

  
  
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  Health insurance for employee and family (as above)

  
  
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  Life insurance (employee only)

  
  
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  30 days paid annual vacation

  
  
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  Annual bonus up to 2.5x monthly base salary

  
  
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  5-star hotel accommodation for first 30 days upon arrival in Qatar

  
  

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  Deliver high-quality legal analysis to ensure company-wide adherence to legal and regulatory obligations

  
  
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  Lead compliance initiatives and audits, offering strategic guidance on implementation and risk mitigation

  
  
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  Keep the business informed of legislative changes and regulatory updates

  
  

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  Draft, review, and negotiate a range of commercial contracts and corporate agreements

  
  
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  Ensure contract terms meet internal policies, legal standards, and strategic objectives

  
  
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  Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align documentation with evolving business needs

  
  

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  Oversee litigation documentation and coordinate with external legal advisors

  
  
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  Manage dispute resolution and ensure internal alignment with legal strategy

  
  
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  Lead legal workstreams and projects as directed by the General Counsel

  
  

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  Contribute to departmental strategy in alignment with corporate goals

  
  
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  Support legal input in corporate planning and decision-making processes

  
  
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  Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership across legal and regulatory matters

  
  

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  Lead the development and enforcement of internal legal policies and procedures

  
  
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  Maintain consistent, high-quality legal documentation and process integrity

  
  
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  Ensure corporate governance policies comply with Qatar and GCC standards

  
  

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  Liaise with ministries, regulators, legal advisors, and external entities

  
  
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  Support collaboration across internal departments and committees

  
  
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  Foster strong working relationships with senior management and external partners

  
  

Education:

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  Bachelor’s degree in Law or Business from a recognised institution (MBA preferred)

  
  

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  Minimum 12 years’ experience in corporate legal roles, with at least 5 years in managerial leadership

  
  
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  Experience within the power, water, or energy sectors is highly preferred

  
  

Languages:

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  Fluent in English (required)

  
  
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  Proficiency in Arabic (advantageous)

  
  

Skills & Competencies:

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  Deep knowledge of corporate, commercial, and regulatory law

  
  
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  Proven contract negotiation, drafting, and compliance experience

  
  
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  Strategic thinking, legal project management, and decision-making capabilities

  
  
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  Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural leadership skills

  
  
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  Excellent verbal and written communication, including presentation and influencing skills

  
  
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  Familiarity with Qatar/GCC legal and cultural context

  
  

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.

• 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.

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

1. Contribute to the development of PIH’s vision, mission, and strategy, leading the business unit’s strategic planning to ensure alignment with organizational objectives.
2. Advise, prepare, draft, review, comment on, and negotiate complex contractual documents and legal documentation for local and international EPC projects.
3. Participate in reviewing and negotiating tenders and contracts with clients, including MOUs, NDAs, consortium agreements, joint ventures, and agreements with subcontractors and suppliers.
4. Provide legal advice and opinions on risks and related commercial issues.
5. Support general business law issues and manage legal matters across the company, including corporate, procurement, safety, security, insurance, and sustainability issues.
6. Identify and assess legal risks associated with business strategies and operations.
7. Ensure compliance of business operations with relevant laws and regulations.
8. 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.

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:

1. Provide legal advice and support to the entire organisation, its subsidiaries and joint venture companies.
2. Address the entire legal concerns of the Commercial and Fleet department in respect of negotiation and interpretation of different types of contractual agreements.
3. Draft and negotiate shipbuilding contracts and charterparties for the organisation, its subsidiaries and joint venture companies.
4. 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.

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, or a similar discipline from a reputable university.
• 12 years of experience in similar roles in large companies, of which at least 5 years are in positions of progressively increasing managerial responsibilities, demonstrating a strong need for effective leadership skills.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking ability with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Solid leadership and people management skills.
• Established understanding of power / energy and water sectors, emerging trends, technologies and key players.
• A demonstrable track record of working at the highest standards and delivering outstanding results, including managing change and delivering on growth strategies.
• Proficiency in English (must) and Arabic (significant plus).
• Excellent relationship-building skills.
• Extensive skills in leading teams from a multi-cultural background.
• Demonstrated negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to work with key stakeholders, senior executives, management team and external partners / advisors through collaboration & teamwork in a non-hierarchical relationship framework.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Good understanding of Qatar and GCC culture and working environment.

QAR 28,450 to 32,500 plus all other benefits.

Senior Legal Counsel • Doha, Doha Municipality, QA

Position Title: Senior Legal Counsel
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

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

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