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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

The Senior Legal Counsel is responsible to assist in determining all commercial legal activities of the Group and to help ensure that they are carried out in accordance with relevant laws, regulations, and charters of the companies within the Group. The role assists in assessing, controlling, and determining legal information to all stakeholders (e.g., cases, statutes, and regulations). Giving accurate and timely counsel to executives in a variety of legal topics. Collaborating with management to devise efficient defense strategies. Specifying internal governance policies and regularly monitor compliance.

• Contribute to the development of PIH's vision, mission and strategy and lead the development of the business unit's strategy ensuring its alignment with the broader objectives of the organization.
• Advise, prepare, draft, review, comment and / or negotiate complex contractual documents, and other relevant legal documentation for local or international EPC projects.
• Participate in the review and negotiation process of various tenders and contracts with clients and also have experience of negotiating and finalizing MOUs, NDAs, consortium agreement, joint ventures, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Provide legal advice and opinions on risks and related commercial issues.
• Assist in supporting general business law issues and managing the legal issues of all areas of the Company, including but not limited to corporate matters, procurement, safety, security, insurance and sustainability issues.
• Determine the legal risks connected with or resulting from the business strategy and operations.
• Assess the compliance of business operations with relevant laws and regulations.
• Ensure that the awareness of business employees for compliance with relevant laws and regulations is created and maintained in an effective manner.

• Advanced expertise in construction law, including project finance, Joint ventures and consortiums.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills to navigate complex legal issues and provide strategic counsel.
• Strong negotiation and communication abilities to represent the organization in high-stakes negotiations and legal proceedings.
• Extensive experience in drafting and reviewing complex legal documents, contracts, and agreements with meticulous attention to detail.
• Leadership capabilities to provide guidance, mentorship, and direction to junior legal staff and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• ERP knowledge preferably SAP functional skills are a requirement to be successful in this role.

• Minimum 8 years working experience, 5 years in a relevant supervisory position, 2 years GCC experience is a plus

• Legal Research L4Creates Strategy - DevelopingLaws and requlations L4LeadershipContract Law L4ResilienceRisk Management L4QualityDue Diligence L4Build High-Performing TeamsProvide Direction

• Bachelor's Degree in Law

Provide high-quality legal advice and support on legal risks, compliance, and corporate governance to enable the organization and its joint ventures to operate lawfully, effectively, and ethically.

Conduct legal research, monitor regulatory changes, and ensure compliance across operations.

Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and corporate policies to align with legal and business objectives.

Manage litigation processes, coordinate with external legal advisors, and oversee dispute resolution.

Contribute to the development and implementation of departmental strategies aligned with organizational goals.

Lead and develop the legal team to achieve performance objectives and ensure talent readiness.

Oversee departmental budgeting, cost control, and financial performance monitoring.

Implement policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure efficiency and compliance.

Drive change management and continuous improvement initiatives.

Prepare accurate and timely legal reports for management.

Education: Bachelors degree in Law or related field (MBA preferred).

Experience: 12 years in legal roles, with at least 5 years in senior management.

Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with power, energy, and water sectors is advantageous.

Strong leadership, negotiation, and conflict resolution abilities.

Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Proficiency in English (Arabic is an advantage).

Ability to build strong relationships and work effectively with multicultural teams.

Solid understanding of GCC business culture and environment.

• Serve as a primary source of legal information and ensure the consistency of advice provided.
• Prepare contracts/agreements and advise on legal matters.
• Guide and complete legal registration process for institutions associated with QF to efficiently incorporate new centers/subsidiaries.
• Advise on matters related to legal compliance with International and Qatari Law and any other applicable law to mitigate the risk of legal action.
• Gather and analyze research data, such as statutes, decisions, and legal articles, codes, and documents for reference and in efforts to fulfil legal requirement.
• Follow up on legal agreements to ensure that they are properly elaborated and completed, and to respond to any pertinent questions.
• Liaise with and advise centers on legal issues to ensure compliance with applicable legal framework for contracts and agreements.
• Manage the drafting and filing of legal issues, including coordination with contracted external legal counsels.
• Manage contracted external legal counsels in accordance with best practices.
• Coordinate the preparation of summary presentations and documentation for management reviews and presentation to collaborating parties.
• Develop, review, and implement a board governance compliance program and governance documents (e.g. bylaws, charters) while ensuring highest standards in collaboration with the team.
• Support contractual and legal functions in various capacities, as determined by the hiring department.
• Carry out initial research in connection with contractual and legal matters to be discussed at or reported to meetings.
• Prepare reports, summaries and presentations on legal matters as requested.
• Ensure systematic development of decisions related to operations, projects, and entities.
• Ensure all Boards, Committees and Entity Governing Bodies are compliant with the articles of association, bylaws, charters, governance manual and state regulations.
• Perform the hiring department Champion role as assigned by supervisor and in alignment of the approved hiring department's Champions Manual.
• Other reasonable tasks, as assigned by supervisor.

• Bachelor's degree in Law & 6-8 years of relevant full-time work experience.
• Experience in an industrial or corporate environment, with deep research, commercial, and contractual expertise.
• Deep understanding of legal principles and regulations, with the ability to apply them in complex, real-world commercial scenarios.
• Strong background in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, with a particular focus on ensuring compliance and mitigating risks.
• In-depth experience with commercial law, dispute resolution, corporate governance, and corporate law matters.
• Excellent organization and time management skills as well as thorough attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, presentation, teamwork, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to draft and edit a variety of written reports and communications and to articulate ideas clearly and concisely; Arabic proficiency is an advantage.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.

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.

Overview

The Senior Legal Counsel is responsible to assist in determining all commercial legal activities of the Group and to help ensure that they are carried out in accordance with relevant laws, regulations, and charters of the companies within the Group. The role assists in assessing, controlling, and determining legal information to all stakeholders (e.g., cases, statutes, and regulations). Giving accurate and timely counsel to executives in a variety of legal topics. Collaborating with management to devise efficient defense strategies. Specifying internal governance policies and regularly monitor compliance.

• Contribute to the development of PIH’s vision, mission and strategy and lead the development of the business unit’s strategy ensuring its alignment with the broader objectives of the organization.
• Advise, prepare, draft, review, comment and / or negotiate complex contractual documents, and other relevant legal documentation for local or international EPC projects.
• Participate in the review and negotiation process of various tenders and contracts with clients and also have experience of negotiating and finalizing MOUs, NDAs, consortium agreement, joint ventures, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Provide legal advice and opinions on risks and related commercial issues.
• Assist in supporting general business law issues and managing the legal issues of all areas of the Company, including but not limited to corporate matters, procurement, safety, security, insurance and sustainability issues.
• Determine the legal risks connected with or resulting from the business strategy and operations.
• Assess the compliance of business operations with relevant laws and regulations.
• Ensure that the awareness of business employees for compliance with relevant laws and regulations is created and maintained in an effective manner.

• Advanced expertise in construction law, including project finance, Joint ventures and consortiums.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills to navigate complex legal issues and provide strategic counsel.
• Strong negotiation and communication abilities to represent the organization in high-stakes negotiations and legal proceedings.
• Extensive experience in drafting and reviewing complex legal documents, contracts, and agreements with meticulous attention to detail.
• Leadership capabilities to provide guidance, mentorship, and direction to junior legal staff and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• ERP knowledge preferably SAP functional skills are a requirement to be successful in this role.

• Minimum 8 years working experience, 5 years in a relevant supervisory position, 2 years GCC experience is a plus

• Legal Research L4Creates Strategy - DevelopingLaws and requlations L4LeadershipContract Law L4ResilienceRisk Management L4QualityDue Diligence L4Build High-Performing TeamsProvide Direction

• Bachelor's Degree in Law

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.

Provide high-quality legal advice and support on legal risks, compliance, and corporate governance to enable the organization and its joint ventures to operate lawfully, effectively, and ethically.

Conduct legal research, monitor regulatory changes, and ensure compliance across operations.

Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and corporate policies to align with legal and business objectives.

Manage litigation processes, coordinate with external legal advisors, and oversee dispute resolution.

Contribute to the development and implementation of departmental strategies aligned with organizational goals.

Lead and develop the legal team to achieve performance objectives and ensure talent readiness.

Oversee departmental budgeting, cost control, and financial performance monitoring.

Implement policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure efficiency and compliance.

Drive change management and continuous improvement initiatives.

Prepare accurate and timely legal reports for management.

Education: Bachelors degree in Law or related field (MBA preferred).

Experience: 12 years in legal roles, with at least 5 years in senior management.

Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with power, energy, and water sectors is advantageous.

Strong leadership, negotiation, and conflict resolution abilities.

Excellent strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Proficiency in English (Arabic is an advantage).

Ability to build strong relationships and work effectively with multicultural teams.

Solid understanding of GCC business culture and environment.