186 Legal Professionals jobs in Qatar

• Provide administrative and logistical support to the legal team, including diary management, travel arrangements, and meeting coordination.
• Prepare and manage legal documentation, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to company standards.
• Assist in legal research and analysis, gathering relevant information and summarising key findings.
• Maintain and organise legal files and records, both physical and electronic, ensuring confidentiality and easy retrieval.
• Monitor deadlines and track progress on legal matters, providing timely updates to the legal team.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including other departments, clients, and external counsel.
• Support the legal team in contract management, including drafting, reviewing, and tracking contracts.
• Assist in the preparation of presentations and reports for internal and external use.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Legal Coordinator or in a similar administrative role, preferably within a corporate environment.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures is highly desirable.
• Fluency in English is essential; Arabic language skills are advantageous.

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.

• Preparing legal presentations and drafts on legal issues.
• Drafting legal documents, letters, agreements, and legal opinions.
• Developing and modifying policies and procedures to meet legal requirements.
• Following up on legal matters related to projects and corporate requirements.
• Providing research and advice on Qatari law.
• Ensuring all company and entity official documents are up-to-date and renewed annually.
• Filling all agreements and official documents electronically and physically.
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts/agreements on behalf of the company.
• Keeping the company and its subsidiaries updated with current and existing laws on corporate matters.
• Assisting Legal Officers in dealing with legal issues or potential legal issues.
• Supporting and monitoring contractual obligations and processes.
  Working on contract and legal advice in different jurisdictions.
• Attending meetings with external stakeholders and lawyers.
• Maintaining copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property of the company and its subsidiaries.

We are currently looking for a bilingual secretary the litigation team of a law firm in Doha.

Duties & responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Writing common forms of legal correspondence
• Help prepare legal documents
• Assist associates by using their thorough knowledge of how to file legal documents and in some cases, court room procedures
• Generate a lot of legal content that is used for communication between associates and their clients
• Carry out tasks that require them to answer phones, coordinate meetings and greet visitors

• Expected to perform typing and transcription of documentation as required by the associate/partner

• Compose and type letters, memos, correspondence and reports

• Participate in the billing process, new matter and closing matter request forms, enter monthly timesheets as well as reminder for client payments and following up client billing queries with finance

• Participate in meetings for minutes, amend routine legal documents and correspondence as well as proof read when required

• Minimum of 3 years secretarial experience from a professional service company
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Office Applications
• Sound knowledge of office procedures
• Working knowledge of record-keeping techniques
• Fast typing speed in English & Arabic is required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to build relationships with most senior executives
• Good problem solving and decision-making skills
• Exceptional organizational skills

Job Title: Legal Officer

Qualifications:

• Master's in Law (LLM), Grade: Excellent/Good (preferred)
• Bachelor of Law (LLB), B.Sc. (4 years), Grade: Excellent/Good

Experience:

• At least 3 years of experience in Legal & Compliance field

Skills:

• Legal and commercial awareness
• Strong communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Time management
• Research and analysis
• Reporting skills
• Legal analysis
• Management supervision
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job Description:

1. Advise the organization on all legal matters.
2. Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and legal documents.
3. Follow up on legal cases and prepare legal reports.
4. Coordinate with external lawyers to ensure timely legal solutions.
5. Review and update legal policies and procedures.
6. Advise on legislation affecting the organization and monitor compliance.
7. Provide day-to-day legal and regulatory support to departments.
8. Communicate with regulatory authorities such as QFMA, QE, QCSD, and the Ministry of Economy.
9. Investigate incidents and misconduct within the organization.
10. Implement new laws and regulations into company systems.
11. Perform other legal duties as required by management.

Additional Information:

• Industry: Retail
• Department/Functional Area: Legal

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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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• Provide administrative and logistical support to the legal team, including diary management, travel arrangements, and meeting coordination.
• Prepare and manage legal documentation, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to company standards.
• Assist in legal research and analysis, gathering relevant information and summarising key findings.
• Maintain and organise legal files and records, both physical and electronic, ensuring confidentiality and easy retrieval.
• Monitor deadlines and track progress on legal matters, providing timely updates to the legal team.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including other departments, clients, and external counsel.
• Support the legal team in contract management, including drafting, reviewing, and tracking contracts.
• Assist in the preparation of presentations and reports for internal and external use.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Legal Coordinator or in a similar administrative role, preferably within a corporate environment.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures is highly desirable.
• Fluency in English is essential; Arabic language skills are advantageous.

This is a contract role, and need candidates locally based in Qatar

**Qualifications and Experience: **

**Without a Degree:**

- Grade 5: High School Qualification / Vocational Qualification / Diploma or Equivalent (Type of Diploma Based on Role) with Minimum 3 years of legal coordinator experience.

**OR**

**With a Degree:**

- Grade 5: Bachelors Degree or Equivalent with Minimum 2 years of legal coordinator experience.

- Work Experience in an Office environment-legal coordinator experience.

**Preferred**

- A graduate preferably with law subjects will be an advantage.

- Certificate in Computer Applications.

- Experience in a multinational environment, preferably in an airline/travel/hotel chain.

**Job Specific Skills:**

- Strong communication skills (fluent in English language - verbal/writing).

- Computer Literate with a thorough knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Oracle.

- Ability to manage office workflow.

- Time Management.

- Good knowledge of company policies pertaining to Contracts and Agreements.