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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

Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts and agreements, including but not limited to Lease Agreements, Consultancy Agreements, Construction Agreements, Retail Agreements, Supply and Installation Agreements, Facility Management Agreements, NDAs, MOUs, LOIs, and more.

Draft templates and boilerplate documents to streamline the contract drafting process.

Collaborate with the direct manager to develop and monitor company policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance.

Monitor the implementation of all operational processes and procedures to ensure the company's adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards.

Conduct regular compliance assessments and generate reports to assess the company's adherence to legal and ethical standards.

Provide legal advice and guidance on general corporate matters to raise staff awareness of legal requirements.

Provide compliance advice in relation to applicable laws and regulations, assessing their potential impact on the organization.

Perform legal risk assessments and due diligence processes for counterparties in various business transactions.

Establish and maintain comprehensive legal and compliance databases.

Qualification and Requirement:

• Educational Background: Bachelor of Laws.
• Language Skills: Fluent in English; bilingual proficiency in Arabic is preferred but not mandatory.
• Experience: A minimum of 5 to 7 years of legal experience, demonstrating a strong understanding of contract law and compliance.
• Document Drafting: Proficiency in drafting legal documents and correspondence with minimal supervision.
• Legal Knowledge: Excellent legal knowledge and analytical skills.
• Attention to Detail: A keen eye for detail to ensure accuracy in legal and compliance matters.
• Compliance Expertise: Demonstrated expertise in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Legal
• Industries
• Retail

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Job Summary
Provide legal expertise in managing taxpayer appeals and litigation arising from tax assessment decisions. The role supports the review of objections, prepares legal positions for appeal cases, and represents the authority before relevant committees and administrative courts. The Legal Tax Counsel ensures that all appeal and litigation processes are legally sound, timely, and aligned with Qatar's tax laws, administrative procedures, and judicial standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Review taxpayer appeals and objections to tax assessments.

• Conduct legal and procedural assessments of appeal cases, ensuring compliance with tax law and administrative requirements.

• Prepare legal memoranda outlining positions, justifications, and recommended outcomes.

• Advise on reduction or adjustment of penalties where legally appropriate.

• Represent in Tax Grievance Committee hearings.

• Manage litigation proceedings before the Administrative Court of Appeal.

• Draft pleadings, submissions, and defense arguments.

• Liaise with external counsel for specialised litigation support when required.

• Collaborate with audit, policy, and data departments for case preparation.

• Ensure notifications and case decisions are issued within statutory deadlines.

• Maintain comprehensive case records with confidentiality.

• Prepare reports and statistics on appeals and litigation outcomes.

• Monitor legal developments in Qatar and GCC to update litigation strategies.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor of Law (LLB) from a recognised university.

• Master of Law (LLM) in Taxation, Commercial Law, Administrative Law, or International Law preferred.

• Licensed to practice law in Qatar or eligible for licensing.

• 6-8 years' legal practice experience in Qatar, with focus on taxation, commercial, or administrative law.

• Experience litigating or advising on tax disputes (Income Tax, Capital Gains, Withholding Tax, Excise, or VAT).

• Experience advising government entities, regulators, or Ministry of Finance in Qatar/GCC.

• Familiarity with Qatari tax law, GCC VAT Framework Agreement, and double taxation treaties.

• Strong ability to draft and interpret laws, regulations, and ministerial decisions.

• Practical experience in pleadings and representation before Qatari courts and committees.

• Knowledge of tax treaties, cross-border structuring, and transfer pricing principles.

• Legal research and writing skills in Arabic and English.

• Strong negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Fluency in Arabic mandatory; English preferred.

Job Summary
Provide legal expertise in managing taxpayer appeals and litigation arising from tax assessment decisions. The role supports the review of objections, prepares legal positions for appeal cases, and represents the authority before relevant committees and administrative courts. The Legal Tax Counsel ensures that all appeal and litigation processes are legally sound, timely, and aligned with Qatar’s tax laws, administrative procedures, and judicial standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Review taxpayer appeals and objections to tax assessments.

• Conduct legal and procedural assessments of appeal cases, ensuring compliance with tax law and administrative requirements.

• Prepare legal memoranda outlining positions, justifications, and recommended outcomes.

• Advise on reduction or adjustment of penalties where legally appropriate.

• Represent in Tax Grievance Committee hearings.

• Manage litigation proceedings before the Administrative Court of Appeal.

• Draft pleadings, submissions, and defense arguments.

• Liaise with external counsel for specialised litigation support when required.

• Collaborate with audit, policy, and data departments for case preparation.

• Ensure notifications and case decisions are issued within statutory deadlines.

• Maintain comprehensive case records with confidentiality.

• Prepare reports and statistics on appeals and litigation outcomes.

• Monitor legal developments in Qatar and GCC to update litigation strategies.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor of Law (LLB) from a recognised university.

• Master of Law (LLM) in Taxation, Commercial Law, Administrative Law, or International Law preferred.

• Licensed to practice law in Qatar or eligible for licensing.

• 6–8 years’ legal practice experience in Qatar, with focus on taxation, commercial, or administrative law.

• Experience litigating or advising on tax disputes (Income Tax, Capital Gains, Withholding Tax, Excise, or VAT).

• Experience advising government entities, regulators, or Ministry of Finance in Qatar/GCC.

• Familiarity with Qatari tax law, GCC VAT Framework Agreement, and double taxation treaties.

• Strong ability to draft and interpret laws, regulations, and ministerial decisions.

• Practical experience in pleadings and representation before Qatari courts and committees.

• Knowledge of tax treaties, cross-border structuring, and transfer pricing principles.

• Legal research and writing skills in Arabic and English.

• Strong negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.

• Fluency in Arabic mandatory; English preferred.

• 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.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in law (LLB)


• Master of Laws (LLM) is preferred

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Business Development and General Business

• Business Consulting and Services and International Trade and Development