84 Legal Advisor jobs in Qatar

1. Review lawsuits and labor complaints, prepare Arabic memorandums, and draft briefing reports for legal department review and necessary updates to company management.

2. Investigate assigned complaints, cases, or lawsuits; gather evidence and information to establish the facts of each case.

3. Draft pleadings and appeal memoranda for review by the company's external litigation counsel; assist in filing documents with the labor office and courts.

4. Provide legal advice on transactional matters, including coordinating legal due diligence, drafting initial deal documents, and assisting in the preparation of key agreements.

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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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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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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

1. Review lawsuits and labor complaints, prepare Arabic memorandums, and draft briefing reports for legal department review and necessary updates to company management.

2. Investigate assigned complaints, cases, or lawsuits; gather evidence and information to establish the facts of each case.

3. Draft pleadings and appeal memoranda for review by the company's external litigation counsel; assist in filing documents with the labor office and courts.

4. Provide legal advice on transactional matters, including coordinating legal due diligence, drafting initial deal documents, and assisting in the preparation of key agreements.