10 Privacy Compliance jobs in Qatar

Job Title: Legal and Compliance Advisor
Location: Messaieed, Qatar
Contract Type: Permanent

Overview:
A strategic opportunity for an experienced Legal and Compliance Advisor to support legal and regulatory matters for a major organisation. This role includes providing legal advice across departments, managing legal risks, overseeing compliance activities, and acting as a key liaison with external legal counsel. The role also involves playing a lead role in corporate governance and policy alignment with Qatari law and international best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

Legal Advisory Duties:

• Provide legal guidance and consultation to the CEO and department heads on company-related matters.

• Support corporate legal activities including joint ventures, partnerships, and restructuring.

• Draft and review contracts, tenders, proposals, policies, resolutions, and other legal documents.

• Ensure organisational compliance with local legal frameworks by reviewing company policies and procedures.

• Provide legal support to HR on personnel issues such as grievances and investigations.

• Manage legal disputes and coordinate with external lawyers, ensuring accurate and timely communication.

• Maintain confidential legal records and assist with legal risk mitigation strategies.

Compliance Duties:

• Oversee the Compliance Officer in executing audits and ensuring adherence to applicable laws and regulations.

• Review compliance registers, audit findings, and reports to ensure accuracy and alignment with legal standards.

• Support legal interpretations of regulatory frameworks and facilitate discussions with external legal bodies.

• Approve and validate compliance findings before reporting to executive management and the board.

• Assist in identifying and resolving compliance issues and driving continual improvement of compliance processes.

Other Duties:

• Serve as Board Secretary and maintain official documentation.

• Establish frameworks to manage and monitor legal and compliance tasks.

• Perform additional duties as assigned by the CEO.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Timely review of legal and contractual documents.

• Number of legal risks identified, resolved, or averted.

• Effective implementation of legal policies and compliance frameworks.

• Quality and timeliness of legal advice and reporting.

Internal and External Collaboration:

• Work with all departments internally.

• Liaise externally with legal firms, government authorities, and potential business partners.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law or a comparable discipline.

• Professional certification from a recognised legal institution is preferred.

Experience:

• 5–8 years of relevant legal experience.

• Proven experience in drafting legal contracts, managing compliance frameworks, and working with external counsel.

Skills:

• Fluency in English is required; Arabic language skills preferred.

• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.

• High ethical standards and sound legal judgement.

• Analytical thinker with excellent decision-making skills.

Why Apply?
This is a high-impact role that offers the opportunity to shape legal and compliance frameworks within a forward-thinking organisation. You’ll work closely with senior leadership and contribute meaningfully to strategic initiatives and corporate governance.

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Position Title : Legal and Compliance Advisor

Job Objective

1. To provide accurate and timely legal advice on all legal matters and law that impacts or may impact theCompany, its subsidiaries and affiliates including identification and management of legal risks, providing legal assistance to all departments on company affairs. The position will be responsible for identifyingand addressing legal issues associated with the company, and also will assist and liaise with externalLawyers engaged by the company on all legal matters of the company handled by them.

2. To Spearhead Compliance Management function of the Company by establishing the requisiteframework including owning, reviewing and updating the Compliance Monitoring manual (Non-aviationaspects).

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Legal Responsibilities

Support all departments in matters related to legal aspects of the company. Provide consultation,legal advice (as appropriate) to CEO and department head on general legal issues of the company.

Provide legal insight and support to CEO on corporate developments, such as corporate

restructuring, business ventures, partnerships or Joint ventures and due diligence conducted in thisregard.

Provide guidance for ensuring adherence to legal aspects in drafting policies, rules and regulationsfor the company and its subsidiaries.

Review and provide recommendations as deemed necessary on all policies and procedures of thecompany for ensuring that, they comply with local laws and regulations.

Promptly attend to, diagnose and participate in problem solving of various legal issues pertaining toGHC activities and seek external Legal support wherever necessary for ensuring that their legalstatus is compliant with local laws and regulations.

Draft new contracts, deeds, tenders, proposals, resolutions, rules, regulation and other legal

documents. Review existing legal documents.

Provide legal advice and support to HR on personnel matters, including but not limited to

investigations, employee grievance and claims.

Manage legal disputes of the company by liaising with external lawyers.

Monitor and supervise legal issues handled by external lawyers and provide them accurate

particulars.

Coordinate within the company and with external lawyers for determining appropriate legal course ofaction on all legal issues faced by the company.

Be a custodian for maintaining all confidential documents assigned by CEO.

Compliance Responsibilities

To delegate and supervise compliance officer (or a person designated as such) in executing

compliance tasks enumerated in the compliance monitoring manual including planning and executingcompliance audit.

To perform advisory role as per compliance monitoring manual so as to support compliance with lawsand regulations to which the organization is exposed. Further, provide legal support to Complianceofficer in preparation and review of compliance register and checklist, liaise with external lawyers / authorities for obtaining clarification / confirmation on applicability / inapplicability of various lawsaffecting the company

Review, validate and approve compliance audit reports / other reports prepared by the complianceofficer, and ensure submission of final reports to the management and support further submission toboard.

Perform any other tasks as described to be performed by the legal consultant in the compliancemonitoring manual.

Other responsibilities :

Establish a system for managing and monitoring all the tasks handled.

Perform activities of Board Secretary

Perform any other duties / tasks as assigned by CEO.

Performance Indicators

Reviewing legal / contractual documents within specified time limits.

Number of legal advice / recommendations provided and accepted.

Number of existing legal gaps / issues identified and rectified.

Number of legal issues averted due to development of sound legal policies and procedures.

Amount of penalties / liquidated damages averted.

No of new compliance requirements identified and implemented.

No of Compliance issues identified and resolved.

Qualifications, Experience & Skill s

Qualification

Bachelor’s Degree in law or other comparable discipline

Professional certification from relevant institutions preferred.

Experience

Five to Eight years relevant experience

Experience in drafting contracts, agreement and other documents

Experience in liaising with external lawyers and legal firms

Job specific skills

Fluent in English

Fluent in Arabic

Advanced interpersonal skills

Decision Making Authority

Approve contracts and related legal documents

Recommend improvements for legal procedures

Recommend suitability of other documents to CEO and department head.

Recommend outside lawyers to the company.

Behavioural Competencies

Team player

Commitment to ethical standards and principles to maintain high level of integrity.

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Decision making.

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Job Title: Legal and Compliance Advisor

Location:

Messaieed, Qatar

Contract Type:

Permanent Overview:

A strategic opportunity for an experienced Legal and Compliance Advisor to support legal and regulatory matters for a major organisation. This role includes providing legal advice across departments, managing legal risks, overseeing compliance activities, and acting as a key liaison with external legal counsel. The role also involves playing a lead role in corporate governance and policy alignment with Qatari law and international best practices. Key Responsibilities: Legal Advisory Duties: Provide legal guidance and consultation to the CEO and department heads on company-related matters.

Support corporate legal activities including joint ventures, partnerships, and restructuring.

Draft and review contracts, tenders, proposals, policies, resolutions, and other legal documents.

Ensure organisational compliance with local legal frameworks by reviewing company policies and procedures.

Provide legal support to HR on personnel issues such as grievances and investigations.

Manage legal disputes and coordinate with external lawyers, ensuring accurate and timely communication.

Maintain confidential legal records and assist with legal risk mitigation strategies.

Compliance Duties: Oversee the Compliance Officer in executing audits and ensuring adherence to applicable laws and regulations.

Review compliance registers, audit findings, and reports to ensure accuracy and alignment with legal standards.

Support legal interpretations of regulatory frameworks and facilitate discussions with external legal bodies.

Approve and validate compliance findings before reporting to executive management and the board.

Assist in identifying and resolving compliance issues and driving continual improvement of compliance processes.

Other Duties: Serve as Board Secretary and maintain official documentation.

Establish frameworks to manage and monitor legal and compliance tasks.

Perform additional duties as assigned by the CEO.

Key Performance Indicators: Timely review of legal and contractual documents.

Number of legal risks identified, resolved, or averted.

Effective implementation of legal policies and compliance frameworks.

Quality and timeliness of legal advice and reporting.

Internal and External Collaboration: Work with all departments internally.

Liaise externally with legal firms, government authorities, and potential business partners.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Law or a comparable discipline.

Professional certification from a recognised legal institution is preferred.

Experience: 5–8 years of relevant legal experience.

Proven experience in drafting legal contracts, managing compliance frameworks, and working with external counsel.

Skills: Fluency in English is required; Arabic language skills preferred.

Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.

High ethical standards and sound legal judgement.

Analytical thinker with excellent decision-making skills.

Why Apply?

This is a high-impact role that offers the opportunity to shape legal and compliance frameworks within a forward-thinking organisation. You’ll work closely with senior leadership and contribute meaningfully to strategic initiatives and corporate governance.

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Position Title :

Legal and Compliance Advisor Job Objective 1. To provide accurate and timely legal advice on all legal matters and law that impacts or may impact theCompany, its subsidiaries and affiliates including identification and management of legal risks, providing legal assistance to all departments on company affairs. The position will be responsible for identifyingand addressing legal issues associated with the company, and also will assist and liaise with externalLawyers engaged by the company on all legal matters of the company handled by them. 2. To Spearhead Compliance Management function of the Company by establishing the requisiteframework including owning, reviewing and updating the Compliance Monitoring manual (Non-aviationaspects). Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities Legal Responsibilities Support all departments in matters related to legal aspects of the company. Provide consultation,legal advice (as appropriate) to CEO and department head on general legal issues of the company. Provide legal insight and support to CEO on corporate developments, such as corporate restructuring, business ventures, partnerships or Joint ventures and due diligence conducted in thisregard. Provide guidance for ensuring adherence to legal aspects in drafting policies, rules and regulationsfor the company and its subsidiaries. Review and provide recommendations as deemed necessary on all policies and procedures of thecompany for ensuring that, they comply with local laws and regulations. Promptly attend to, diagnose and participate in problem solving of various legal issues pertaining toGHC activities and seek external Legal support wherever necessary for ensuring that their legalstatus is compliant with local laws and regulations. Draft new contracts, deeds, tenders, proposals, resolutions, rules, regulation and other legal documents. Review existing legal documents. Provide legal advice and support to HR on personnel matters, including but not limited to investigations, employee grievance and claims. Manage legal disputes of the company by liaising with external lawyers. Monitor and supervise legal issues handled by external lawyers and provide them accurate particulars. Coordinate within the company and with external lawyers for determining appropriate legal course ofaction on all legal issues faced by the company. Be a custodian for maintaining all confidential documents assigned by CEO. Compliance Responsibilities To delegate and supervise compliance officer (or a person designated as such) in executing compliance tasks enumerated in the compliance monitoring manual including planning and executingcompliance audit. To perform advisory role as per compliance monitoring manual so as to support compliance with lawsand regulations to which the organization is exposed. Further, provide legal support to Complianceofficer in preparation and review of compliance register and checklist, liaise with external lawyers / authorities for obtaining clarification / confirmation on applicability / inapplicability of various lawsaffecting the company Review, validate and approve compliance audit reports / other reports prepared by the complianceofficer, and ensure submission of final reports to the management and support further submission toboard. Perform any other tasks as described to be performed by the legal consultant in the compliancemonitoring manual. Other responsibilities : Establish a system for managing and monitoring all the tasks handled. Perform activities of Board Secretary Perform any other duties / tasks as assigned by CEO. Performance Indicators Reviewing legal / contractual documents within specified time limits. Number of legal advice / recommendations provided and accepted. Number of existing legal gaps / issues identified and rectified. Number of legal issues averted due to development of sound legal policies and procedures. Amount of penalties / liquidated damages averted. No of new compliance requirements identified and implemented. No of Compliance issues identified and resolved. Qualifications, Experience & Skill s Qualification Bachelor’s Degree in law or other comparable discipline Professional certification from relevant institutions preferred. Experience Five to Eight years relevant experience Experience in drafting contracts, agreement and other documents Experience in liaising with external lawyers and legal firms Job specific skills Fluent in English Fluent in Arabic Advanced interpersonal skills Decision Making Authority Approve contracts and related legal documents Recommend improvements for legal procedures Recommend suitability of other documents to CEO and department head. Recommend outside lawyers to the company. Behavioural Competencies Team player Commitment to ethical standards and principles to maintain high level of integrity. Analytical skills Communication skills Decision making.

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Job Title :

Legal and Compliance Advisor Location :

Messaieed, Qatar Contract Type :

Permanent Overview : A strategic opportunity for an experienced Legal and Compliance Advisor to support legal and regulatory matters for a major organisation. This role includes providing legal advice across departments, managing legal risks, overseeing compliance activities, and acting as a key liaison with external legal counsel. The role also involves playing a lead role in corporate governance and policy alignment with Qatari law and international best practices. Key Responsibilities : Legal Advisory Duties : Provide legal guidance and consultation to the CEO and department heads on company-related matters. Support corporate legal activities including joint ventures, partnerships, and restructuring. Draft and review contracts, tenders, proposals, policies, resolutions, and other legal documents. Ensure organisational compliance with local legal frameworks by reviewing company policies and procedures. Provide legal support to HR on personnel issues such as grievances and investigations. Manage legal disputes and coordinate with external lawyers, ensuring accurate and timely communication. Maintain confidential legal records and assist with legal risk mitigation strategies. Compliance Duties : Oversee the Compliance Officer in executing audits and ensuring adherence to applicable laws and regulations. Review compliance registers, audit findings, and reports to ensure accuracy and alignment with legal standards. Support legal interpretations of regulatory frameworks and facilitate discussions with external legal bodies. Approve and validate compliance findings before reporting to executive management and the board. Assist in identifying and resolving compliance issues and driving continual improvement of compliance processes. Other Duties : Serve as Board Secretary and maintain official documentation. Establish frameworks to manage and monitor legal and compliance tasks. Perform additional duties as assigned by the CEO. Key Performance Indicators : Timely review of legal and contractual documents. Number of legal risks identified, resolved, or averted. Effective implementation of legal policies and compliance frameworks. Quality and timeliness of legal advice and reporting. Internal and External Collaboration : Work with all departments internally. Liaise externally with legal firms, government authorities, and potential business partners. Qualifications : Bachelor’s degree in Law or a comparable discipline. Professional certification from a recognised legal institution is preferred. Experience : 5–8 years of relevant legal experience. Proven experience in drafting legal contracts, managing compliance frameworks, and working with external counsel. Skills : Fluency in English is required; Arabic language skills preferred. Strong interpersonal and communication abilities. High ethical standards and sound legal judgement. Analytical thinker with excellent decision-making skills. Why Apply? This is a high-impact role that offers the opportunity to shape legal and compliance frameworks within a forward-thinking organisation. You’ll work closely with senior leadership and contribute meaningfully to strategic initiatives and corporate governance.

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Communicating :

Responds to alleged violations of rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and Standards of Conduct by evaluating or recommending the initiation of investigative procedures. Develops and oversees a system for uniform handling of such violations.

Monitors, and as necessary, coordinates compliance activities of other departments to remain abreast of the status of all compliance activities and to identify trends.

Establishes and provides direction and management of the compliance Hotline.

Institutes and maintains an effective compliance communication program for the organization, including promoting (a) use of the Compliance Hotline; (b) heightened awareness of Standards of Conduct, and (c) understanding of new and existing compliance issues and related policies and procedures.

Monitoring and reporting :

Provides reports on a regular basis, and as directed or requested, to keep the Corporate Compliance Committee of the Board and senior management informed of the operation and progress of compliance efforts.

Ensures proper reporting of violations or potential violations to duly authorized enforcement agencies as appropriate and / or required.

Monitors the performance of the Compliance Program and relates activities on a continuing basis, taking appropriate steps to improve its effectiveness.

Evaluating and decision-making :

Acts as an independent review and evaluation body to ensure that compliance Issues / concerns within the organization are being appropriately evaluated, investigated and resolved.

Identifies potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; develops / implements corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues, and provides general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future.

Quality control :

Collaborates with other departments Risk Management, Internal Audit, Employee Services, etc.) to direct compliance issues to appropriate existing channels for investigation and resolution. Consults with the Corporate attorney as needed to resolve difficult legal compliance issues.

Works with the Human Resources Department and others as appropriate to develop an effective compliance training program, including appropriate introductory training for new employees as well as ongoing training for all employees and managers.

Creating and developing things :

Develops and periodically reviews and updates Standards of Conduct to ensure continuing currency and relevance in providing guidance to management and employees.

Developing policy :

Develops, initiates, maintains, and revises policies and procedures for the general operation of the Compliance Program and its related activities to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct. Manages day-to-day operation of the Program.

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Communicating : Responds to alleged violations of rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and Standards of Conduct by evaluating or recommending the initiation of investigative procedures. Develops and oversees a system for uniform handling of such violations. Monitors, and as necessary, coordinates compliance activities of other departments to remain abreast of the status of all compliance activities and to identify trends. Establishes and provides direction and management of the compliance Hotline. Institutes and maintains an effective compliance communication program for the organization, including promoting (a) use of the Compliance Hotline; (b) heightened awareness of Standards of Conduct, and (c) understanding of new and existing compliance issues and related policies and procedures. Monitoring and reporting : Provides reports on a regular basis, and as directed or requested, to keep the Corporate Compliance Committee of the Board and senior management informed of the operation and progress of compliance efforts. Ensures proper reporting of violations or potential violations to duly authorized enforcement agencies as appropriate and / or required. Monitors the performance of the Compliance Program and relates activities on a continuing basis, taking appropriate steps to improve its effectiveness. Evaluating and decision-making : Acts as an independent review and evaluation body to ensure that compliance Issues / concerns within the organization are being appropriately evaluated, investigated and resolved. Identifies potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk; develops / implements corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues, and provides general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future. Quality control : Collaborates with other departments Risk Management, Internal Audit, Employee Services, etc.) to direct compliance issues to appropriate existing channels for investigation and resolution. Consults with the Corporate attorney as needed to resolve difficult legal compliance issues. Works with the Human Resources Department and others as appropriate to develop an effective compliance training program, including appropriate introductory training for new employees as well as ongoing training for all employees and managers. Creating and developing things : Develops and periodically reviews and updates Standards of Conduct to ensure continuing currency and relevance in providing guidance to management and employees. Developing policy : Develops, initiates, maintains, and revises policies and procedures for the general operation of the Compliance Program and its related activities to prevent illegal, unethical, or improper conduct. Manages day-to-day operation of the Program.

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The Principal Compliance Officer develops and ensures adherence to legal, security, ethical, and regulatory standards and frameworks within the organization. This role involves creating, implementing, and monitoring compliance programs to ensure that AI initiatives, projects and operations align with applicable laws, regulations, and best practices.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Develop and implement compliance programs to ensureadherence to legal, security, ethical, and regulatory standards.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of complianceprograms and make necessary adjustments.
• Conduct regular compliance audits and risk assessments toidentify and address potential issues.
• Collaborate with AI engineers, data scientists, and otherstakeholders to ensure compliance in AI projects and operations.
• Provide guidance and training to employees oncompliance-related topics, including legal and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain documentation for compliance policies,procedures, and best practices.
• Stay updated with the latest laws, regulations, and industrystandards related to AI, data security, and privacy.
• Investigate and resolve compliance-related incidents andissues, ensuring appropriate corrective actions are taken.
• Liaise with regulatory bodies and legal counsel to addresscompliance matters and ensure organizational adherence to regulations.
• Prepare and submit compliance reports to senior managementand regulatory authorities as required.
• Participate in project planning and contribute to thedevelopment of project timelines and deliverables.
• Prepare reports, documentation, and presentations for seniormanagement and stakeholders.
• Participate in industry conferences, seminars, and workshopsto enhance skills and knowledge.
• Perform other duties relevant to the job as assigned by theHead of AI Excellence or senior management.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration,Information Technology, Information Security, or a related field
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Compliance &Ethics Professional (CCEP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional(CISSP)) are preferred
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in compliance, legal, orregulatory roles
• Experience in the technology or AI sector is highlydesirable
• Strong knowledge of legal, regulatory, and ethical standards
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• In-depth understanding of compliance frameworks and bestpractices
• Familiarity with data security and privacy regulations(e.g., GDPR, CCPA)
• Understanding of risk management and audit processes
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to deliveringhigh-quality work
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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The Principal Compliance Officer develops and ensures adherence to legal, security, ethical, and regulatory standards and frameworks within the organization. This role involves creating, implementing, and monitoring compliance programs to ensure that AI initiatives, projects and operations align with applicable laws, regulations, and best practices.

Responsibilities and Duties Develop and implement compliance programs to ensureadherence to legal, security, ethical, and regulatory standards. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of complianceprograms and make necessary adjustments. Conduct regular compliance audits and risk assessments toidentify and address potential issues. Collaborate with AI engineers, data scientists, and otherstakeholders to ensure compliance in AI projects and operations. Provide guidance and training to employees oncompliance-related topics, including legal and regulatory requirements. Develop and maintain documentation for compliance policies,procedures, and best practices. Stay updated with the latest laws, regulations, and industrystandards related to AI, data security, and privacy. Investigate and resolve compliance-related incidents andissues, ensuring appropriate corrective actions are taken. Liaise with regulatory bodies and legal counsel to addresscompliance matters and ensure organizational adherence to regulations. Prepare and submit compliance reports to senior managementand regulatory authorities as required. Participate in project planning and contribute to thedevelopment of project timelines and deliverables. Prepare reports, documentation, and presentations for seniormanagement and stakeholders. Participate in industry conferences, seminars, and workshopsto enhance skills and knowledge. Perform other duties relevant to the job as assigned by theHead of AI Excellence or senior management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration,Information Technology, Information Security, or a related field Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Compliance &Ethics Professional (CCEP), Certified Information Systems Security Professional(CISSP)) are preferred Minimum of 8 years of experience in compliance, legal, orregulatory roles Experience in the technology or AI sector is highlydesirable Strong knowledge of legal, regulatory, and ethical standards Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills Strong communication and interpersonal skills Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy In-depth understanding of compliance frameworks and bestpractices Familiarity with data security and privacy regulations(e.g., GDPR, CCPA) Understanding of risk management and audit processes Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively Strong attention to detail and commitment to deliveringhigh-quality work Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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