6 Privacy Law 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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