4 Privacy Law jobs in Qatar
Legal Counsel Compliance
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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.
Senior Data Protection Officer
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Nair Systems
is currently looking
Data Protection Officer
for our
Qatar
operations with the following terms & conditions.
TECHNICAL SKILLS & WORK EXPERIENCE:
Required skills and qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in information security, Computer Science, or a related field.
• years of demonstrable experience in data governance, data protection, compliance, or information security (preferably within financial services or regulated industries).
• Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing data governance policies and frameworks.
• Proven track record of liaising with regulators and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams (compliance, risk, IT, security, operations) on data protection initiatives.
• Practical involvement in managing data breaches, incidents, and regulatory reporting.
• Exposure to training and awareness programs related to data privacy and governance.
• Background in working with third-party service providers and ensuring their compliance with data handling requirements.
• Prior experience in audits and external assessments for data protection and information security.
• Solid knowledge of data privacy regulations and compliance requirements.
• Ability to develop and implement complex data protection strategies.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence decision-making at the executive level.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for identifying potential risks and vulnerabilities.
• Ability to manage a team of security professionals and work cross-functionally with IT, legal, and compliance teams.
• Strong knowledge of data protection laws and regulations, including Qatar Central Bank (QCB) requirements,
• Qatar Data Privacy Law, and international standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC
• Proficiency in data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK, ISO 15489, ISO/IEC
• Expertise in data classification, cataloguing, mapping, and stewardship practices.
• Solid understanding of information security controls, encryption standards, and secure data transfer methods.
• Experience in conducting Data Privacy Impact Assessments (DPIA) and Privacy Impact Assessments (PIA).
• Familiarity with risk management practices (ISO 31000, NIST CSF) as they apply to data protection.
• Knowledge of business continuity, disaster recovery, and backup requirements.
• Hands-on experience with data protection and monitoring tools (e.g., Data Loss Prevention (DLP), data discovery, access control, and monitoring solutions).
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and report on data-related incidents and breaches.
• Strong skills in policy development, documentation, and regulatory reporting.
Should you be interested please send resume
Data Governance and Data Protection Officer
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Nair Systems is currently looking Data Protection Officer for our Qatar operations with the following terms & conditions.
TECHNICAL SKILLS & WORK EXPERIENCE:
Required skills and qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in information security, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of demonstrable experience in data governance, data protection, compliance, or information security (preferably within financial services or regulated industries).
• Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing data governance policies and frameworks.
• Proven track record of liaising with regulators and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams (compliance, risk, IT, security, operations) on data protection initiatives.
• Practical involvement in managing data breaches, incidents, and regulatory reporting.
• Exposure to training and awareness programs related to data privacy and governance.
• Background in working with third-party service providers and ensuring their compliance with data handling requirements.
• Prior experience in audits and external assessments for data protection and information security.
• Qatar Data Privacy Law, and international standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC
• Proficiency in data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK, ISO 15489, ISO/IEC
• Expertise in data classification, cataloguing, mapping, and stewardship practices.
Preferred skills and qualifications
• Master's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related fields.
• Relevant certifications in cybersecurity, such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP),
• Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
• Experience with cloud security and securing cloud infrastructure.
Joining time frame: 2 weeks (maximum 1 month)
Should you be interested in this opportunity, please send your latest resume in MS Word format at the earliest
Data Governance and Data Protection Officer
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Job Description
We are currently looking Data Governance and Data Protection Officer for our Qatar operations with the following terms & conditions.
TECHNICAL SKILLS & WORK EXPERIENCE:
Required skills and qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in information security, Computer Science, or a related field.
- 10+ years of demonstrable experience in data governance, data protection, compliance, or information security (preferably within financial services or regulated industries).
- Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing data governance policies and frameworks.
- Proven track record of liaising with regulators and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Experience in leading cross-functional teams (compliance, risk, IT, security, operations) on data protection initiatives.
- Prior experience in audits and external assessments for data protection and information security.
- Strong knowledge of data protection laws and regulations, including Qatar Central Bank (QCB) requirements,
- Qatar Data Privacy Law, and international standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC
- Proficiency in data governance frameworks (e.g., DAMA-DMBOK, ISO 15489, ISO/IEC
Preferred skills and qualifications
- Master's degree in Cybersecurity, IT, or related fields.
- Relevant certifications in cybersecurity, such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP),
- Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
Joining time frame: 2 weeks (maximum 1 month)
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