15 Legal Manager jobs in Qatar

• 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

JOB SUMMARY:

The Legal Counsel is primarily responsible for providing legal advice and support Leadership in variety of areas, which may include contracts issues, HR/labor law, disputes/litigation and medico-legal matters.

KEY ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Advises the General Counsel and other leadership of the institution regarding Sidra policies, programs, practices, and activities that are affected by legal considerations.
• Maintains a collegial approach to problem-solving and a willingness to engage in clear and transparent dialogue about both legal and non-legal issues.
• Works independently to manage timing and action plans for completing division's functions and preparing correspondence, reports and other documents ahead of need.
• Works independently to perform duties including creating and preparing routine materials, verifying, and editing all materials for accuracy and clarity.
• Communicating with and managing any third-party bodies such as external counsel.
• Supervising internal group for litigation and dispute management.
• Researches and analyses law sources and complex legal issues, and prepares briefs/memorandums.
• Reviews and prepares amendments to standard terms and conditions, if applicable.
• Drafting, reviewing, approving and negotiating various contracts and agreements as needed.
• Drafts and reviews letters and other legal documents, as needed.
• Peer supports members within the Legal Department within the team about various area of law and practices.
• Sets clear priorities in order to focus on those responsibilities and tasks
• Ability to quick study, in some areas of the law that affect the institution and eager to learn areas of the law in which expertise is lacking.
• Collaborating with management and external law firms to devise efficient defense strategies.
• Demonstrates confidence in own abilities even when working in unfamiliar areas.
• Meets work demands with considerable stamina, persistence, and a consistent focus on client needs and concerns, making extra effort and sacrifice to meet urgent requests.
• Develops and maintains strong working relationships and trust with both senior leadership and colleagues in other functional areas of the organization.
• Negotiates workable solutions to complex and sensitive legal issues through the use of influence and persuasion.
• Displays appropriate listening skills even in difficult situations, questioning and listening to all parties to understand positions (including issues that are unstated or not obvious).
• Calculates and highlights risks in business process and decision making.
• Communicates and negotiates with external parties (regulators, external counsel, public authority etc.)
• Displays a thorough understanding of the business model and mission of the organization, including competition and risk factors.
• Sets clear priorities in order to focus on those responsibilities and tasks that add the most value, and continually re-evaluates priorities in relation to changing business/client context.
• Conduct the work with integrity and responsibility.
• Provides legal advice on contracts, medico-legal issues, labor law/HR matters, and other legal matters.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

Education

Bachelor's degree in law

Experience

5+ years in legal role

Job description:

Job Purpose

• Provide advice on legal aspects of all Company activities and prepare pertaining legal documents ensuring compliance with applicable laws and Company policy and procedures.

Job Context & Major Challenge(s)

• The Legal Counsel is responsible for handling all legal related issues and advice pertaining to the Company, project owners, and affiliates under relevant service agreements, often involving complex matters across Qatar and global jurisdictions.
• Ensure practices are aligned with accepted industry standards and best practices and are also consistent with statutory, regulatory, and corporate guidelines.
• Has a high degree of freedom in the execution of job functions, events, and activities within legal environment.

Key Job Accountabilities - I

• Provide legal advice and guide stakeholders, regulators and contractors on legal related issues adhering to department guidelines and law in a timely manner.
• Assist in reviews and drafting policies and regulations to ensure consistency with applicable law.
• Perform duties such as interpreting laws and follow up legal suits and arbitration to which the Company is a party to and supervise the activities undertaken by outside counsel.
• Draft letters and documents addressed to Governmental authorities on legal related issues and maintain filing record of government documentation.
• Draft, review and negotiate all contractual arrangements including those with contractors, customers, consultants, suppliers, buyers, lenders to ensure compliance with applicable laws and Company policies and department objectives.

Key Job Accountabilities - II

• Assist in developing standard agreements and reviews all agreements to ensure Company is legally protected.
• Support investigations for identifying and resolving legal issues, recommending the most appropriate approaches to remain efficient.
• Represent the Legal department on internal or external working groups and committees and implement legal strategies in support of the legal Department' objectives.
• Maintain current knowledge of international best practices, internal and external laws, rules, and regulations and integrate into the Company policy and procedure.
• Perform other duties at the request of the Associate General Counsel and/or General Counsel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Laws "LLB" or Juris Doctor "JD" degree from a recognised law School or,
• Bachelor's degree in any discipline and otherwise qualified as a Lawyer in a relevant jurisdiction.

Knowledge and/or Experience

• 6 years' experience and commercial knowledge related to oil and gas industry.
• Front line legal advisory experience in multi-national, multicultural environment.

Job Posting Date: 5 Oct 2025

Work Location: Doha, QA

Company: QatarEnergy LNG

• Provide advice on legal aspects of all Company activities and prepare pertaining legal documents ensuring compliance with applicable laws and Company policy and procedures.

• The Legal Counsel is responsible for handling all legal related issues and advice pertaining to the Company, project owners, and affiliates under relevant service agreements, often involving complex matters across Qatar and global jurisdictions.
• Ensure practices are aligned with accepted industry standards and best practices and are also consistent with statutory, regulatory, and corporate guidelines.
• Has a high degree of freedom in the execution of job functions, events, and activities within legal environment.

• Provide legal advice and guide stakeholders, regulators and contractors on legal related issues adhering to department guidelines and law in a timely manner.
• Assist in reviews and drafting policies and regulations to ensure consistency with applicable law.
• Perform duties such as interpreting laws and follow up legal suits and arbitration to which the Company is a party to and supervise the activities undertaken by outside counsel.
• Draft letters and documents addressed to Governmental authorities on legal related issues and maintain filing record of government documentation.
• Draft, review and negotiate all contractual arrangements including those with contractors, customers, consultants, suppliers, buyers, lenders to ensure compliance with applicable laws and Company policies and department objectives.

• Assist in developing standard agreements and reviews all agreements to ensure Company is legally protected.
• Support investigations for identifying and resolving legal issues, recommending the most appropriate approaches to remain efficient.
• Represent the Legal department on internal or external working groups and committees and implement legal strategies in support of the legal Department' objectives.
• Maintain current knowledge of international best practices, internal and external laws, rules, and regulations and integrate into the Company policy and procedure.
• Perform other duties at the request of the Associate General Counsel and/or General Counsel.

• Bachelor of Laws "LLB" or Juris Doctor "JD" degree from a recognised law School or,
• Bachelor's degree in any discipline and otherwise qualified as a Lawyer in a relevant jurisdiction.

• 6 years' experience and commercial knowledge related to oil and gas industry.
• Front line legal advisory experience in multi-national, multicultural environment.

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of legal agreements, including commercial contracts, construction contracts, consultancy agreements, service contracts, leases, employment contracts, MOUs, NDAs, and technology-related agreements.
• Provide legal advice on contractual matters in accordance with the company regulatory frameworks and Qatari law.
• Draft and maintain contract templates for procurement, commercial transactions, and other operational needs.
• Ensure all agreements are legally sound, commercially viable, and aligned with the company's policies and risk appetite.
• Provide legal counsel to internal departments on day-to-day matters and high-risk transactions.
• Advise on intellectual property, trade, IT, employment, leasing, and compliance-related issues.
• Support the Executive Leadership Team and CLO on strategic legal and business matters.
• Advise on regulatory changes and their impact on operations, investment, and stakeholder relations.
• Manage and coordinate litigation, arbitration, and dispute resolution matters with internal stakeholders and external counsel.
• Represent the company's interests in legal proceedings and ensure timely, cost-effective resolution.
• Provide legal guidance on breach remedies, contractual disputes, and enforcement of legal rights against third parties.
• Support the CLO in implementing legal risk management frameworks across the company.
• Review legal risks associated with contracts, tenders, partnerships, and strategic decisions.
• Ensure all legal activities and documents are compliant with Qatari laws, company's regulations, and internal policies.
• Lead or support negotiations and contract clarifications on behalf of departments to ensure favorable outcomes.
• Provide guidance on contractual obligations, terminations, and relationship management with suppliers, investors, and contractors.
• Advise departments on appropriate legal positions during contract disputes or renegotiations.

Experience:

• Licensed to practice law in Qatar or another recognized jurisdiction.
• Minimum 10 years of legal experience, with a strong focus on commercial contracts,
• construction law, and dispute resolution.
• Demonstrated experience in legal drafting, negotiation, litigation management, and
• procurement law.
• Sound knowledge of Qatari legal system, free zone regulations, and international legal practices.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluency in English & Arabic.

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in law (LLB)
• Master of Laws (LLM) is preferred.

Exciting Opportunity to Join a Leading Telecom Organization in Qatar

We're Hiring: Legal Counsel Compliance | Doha, Qatar

Who should apply

• Bachelor's degree in law (LLB); LLM/Postgraduate qualifications. Candidates with compliance/governance certifications will be preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant legal experience, with a focus on compliance, regulatory, and corporate law. Candidates with proven experience managing cross-border compliance and legal matters shall be given preference.
• Strong knowledge of Qatari law and/or GCC regional legal frameworks.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel – Compliance to join our Legal Affairs team in Doha. This role is central to ensuring that QNBN and its subsidiaries operate in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies, both in Qatar and abroad. The successful candidate will oversee compliance frameworks, conduct compliance audits, review contractual and other instruments, and provide expert legal advice across the business, while contributing to a strong culture of compliance and governance.

Key Responsibilities

Compliance Framework & Oversight

• To devise and implement a robust compliance framework to ensure operations across Qatar and subsidiaries abroad comply with all relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies.
• Conduct compliance audits and reviews of policies, contracts, and decisions to identify risks or gaps.
• Recommend and implement corrective measures while aligning frameworks with evolving regulations.

Advisory & Contract Review

• Draft, review, and advice on contracts, guarantees, undertakings, and other legal documents.
• Advise on data protection and ESG-related matters.

Training & Culture

• Deliver internal awareness and training programs to embed a compliance-driven culture

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping compliance and governance within a leading telecoms/technology organization. You'll work closely with senior leaders and cross-functional teams, gaining exposure to high-level legal and regulatory matters that impact Qatar and beyond.

Interested candidates are invited to apply via LinkedIn or by sending their updated CV to with the subject line "Legal Counsel – Compliance".

Only shortlisted candidates with prior compliance experience will be contacted for further steps.

We are looking for an experienced,
Russian-speaking
specializing in
Special Situations
— complex corporate cases involving shareholder relations, control disputes, litigation, and arbitration. The role requires a combination of strategic vision and hands-on litigation experience, providing full-cycle legal support for
high-stakes corporate matters
across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute legal strategies to protect shareholder and company interests
• Prepare legal positions, evidence, and procedural documentation for litigation and arbitration
• Represent the company in court and arbitration hearings (domestic and international)
• Manage shareholder and corporate control disputes
• Handle pre-trial negotiations and dispute settlements
• Supervise and coordinate external law firms, ensuring high-quality representation
• Analyze corporate ownership structures and implement asset protection measures
• Support restructuring and transformation of ownership models
• Advise senior leadership on governance and legal risk management

Requirements:

• 8+ years of experience in corporate litigation and dispute resolution
• Strong knowledge of corporate, commercial, and procedural law
• Proven experience in international arbitration (LCIA, ICC, VIAC, etc.)
• Ability to manage complex stakeholder interests and high-risk scenarios
• Fluent in English and Russian
• Core traits: strategic insight, composure, diplomacy, and discretion

We Offer:

• Exposure to complex international corporate matters, and high-level, cross-border legal cases
• Competitive compensation depending on region (Qatar / Kazakhstan)
• Relocation and flexible engagement structure