76 Senior Legal jobs in Qatar

Legal Advisor

Doha, Doha RIG (Recruitment International Group)

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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
  • Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment type Full-time
Job function
  • Job function Legal
  • Industries Holding Companies and Legal Services

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Legal Advisor

Doha, Doha Premium Solutions Consultancy

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We are looking for a self-motivated Legal Assistant to ensure the smooth running of the office and effective case management. You will provide a broad spectrum of legal services under the supervision of an attorney.

Responsibilities

  • Provide administrative support to lawyers and enhance office effectiveness
  • Handle communication with clients, witnesses, etc.
  • Support and attend trials administratively
  • Prepare case briefs and summarize depositions, interrogatories, and testimony
  • Conduct investigations and statistical/documentary research
  • Locate and develop case-relevant information
  • Type and file basic legal documents and correspondence
  • Answer and direct phone calls
  • Maintain contact lists
  • Monitor deadlines and manage calendars

Requirements

  • Proven experience as Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary
  • Familiarity with law, legal procedures, protocols, and court system
  • Satisfactory knowledge of daily operations of a legal office
  • Computer literacy
  • Proficiency in English
  • Working knowledge of case management software
  • Excellent secretarial and organizational skills
  • Ability to multitask and work under pressure
  • Legal Assistant certification or diploma
  • Bilingual in Arabic and English only
  • Local with NOC only
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Legal Advisor

Doha, Doha RIG (Recruitment International Group)

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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

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Legal Advisor

Doha, Doha Premium Solutions Consultancy

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We are looking for a self-motivated Legal Assistant to ensure the smooth running of the office and effective case management. You will provide a broad spectrum of legal services under the supervision of an attorney. Responsibilities Provide administrative support to lawyers and enhance office effectiveness Handle communication with clients, witnesses, etc. Support and attend trials administratively Prepare case briefs and summarize depositions, interrogatories, and testimony Conduct investigations and statistical/documentary research Locate and develop case-relevant information Type and file basic legal documents and correspondence Answer and direct phone calls Maintain contact lists Monitor deadlines and manage calendars Requirements Proven experience as Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary Familiarity with law, legal procedures, protocols, and court system Satisfactory knowledge of daily operations of a legal office Computer literacy Proficiency in English Working knowledge of case management software Excellent secretarial and organizational skills Ability to multitask and work under pressure Legal Assistant certification or diploma Bilingual in Arabic and English only Local with NOC only

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Legal Advisor

Doha, Doha Al wakeel group

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Immediate Hiring
Position: Legal Advisor
Arabic, Male 40 + years old
Law degree, Master's degree is a plus (Expert in English is a must)
15 + (Experience in a well-known construction company in qatar is a must)
Must have Driving License
Language Arabic & English
**Job Description**:
Advise the executives and employees on changes to the laws affecting the company.
Investigate if the company or a staff member does not comply with the law.
Oversee lawsuits, possibly acting as a chief litigator.
Ensure the company fills out and submits all it's legal paperwork.
Cntract drafting, reviewing and negotiating skills.
Sound knowledge of all industry specific contracts, regulations and procedures.
Detailed understanding of the construction industry as a whole, not just the legal aspect.
Legal officers are responsible fo motoing all legal affairs within their organization.
Handle both internal and external legal concerns and are tasked with doing everything in their power to keep their organization out of legal trouble.
Arbitration procedure (Dispute)

**Salary**: QAR10,000.00 - QAR15,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Doha: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Bachelor's (required)
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Legal Advisor

CDM Smith - UAE

Posted 17 days ago

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The Role
• Lead legal advisory role for the delivery of PPP projects. • Responsible for drafting bidding documents and relevant legal agreements. • Undertaking legal due diligence. • To assess the applicable legal framework and highlight any legal considerations. • To analyze the sector and environmental legislation and regulations. • To identify key legal and regulatory risks for the PPP project. • To participate in the development and preparation of the PPP procurement documents in coordination with all relevant stakeholders and the Authority. • To carry out risk analysis and mitigation. • To conduct expression of interest, request for qualification, and request for proposal evaluations. • To assist in preparing scoring mechanisms for markups. • To prepare responses for all legal clarifications being raised during the procurement of the project as a PPP. • To prepare and present evaluation reports and committee recommendation papers to the Authority and relevant committee for approval and address any comments. • To prepare the draft PPP agreement and associated transaction agreements in compliance with the PPP Law for each PPP Project, • To review any markups to the PPP agreement and advise the Authority on potential risks and negotiation strategies. • To identify legal negotiation points and assist in the preparation of negotiation strategy and execute legal negotiations with the preferred bidder or any other bidder as per agreement with the Authority. • To advise on the PPP agreement, bid documents, and negotiation with bidders. • To prepare additional schedules based on the outcome of the negotiation strategy. • To lead the compilation of the PPP agreement in preparation for signing and coordinate all relevant activities with the preferred bidder and the Authority including the Clients' department. • To provide support to the Authority’s PPP team where required. • To provide day-to-day contractual support to the Authority’s PPP team as and when required. • Attendance at relevant meetings.

Requirements
• Law degree obtained from universities identified in the World Higher Education Database (WHED) published by the International Association of Universities. • More than 15 years of practical and relevant experience since obtaining the educational qualifications specified, with a minimum of 7 years of specialized experience in transaction advisory and PPPs. • Minimum of 7 years of experience working in North America, W. Europe, UK, Australia, or New Zealand or an equivalent developed country or GCC. • Minimum 7 years of experience with roles similar to the proposed role. • In-depth knowledge of PPP procedures and processes. • In-depth understanding of sector and environmental legislation and regulations. • Demonstrable track record in the delivery of large PPP projects. • Strong communication skills both orally and written to build and maintain excellent working relationships within complex structures, both internally and with various project stakeholders. Desirable Requirements: • Master’s degree in a relevant field. • Highly desirable to have Chartership, Licensed or Professional Certification obtained from internationally recognized professional institutions or organizations. • Highly desirable to have Arabic language skills. • Highly desirable to have experience in Qatar and/or the Gulf region.

About the company
CDM Smith provides lasting and integrated solutions in water, environment, transportation, energy and facilities to public and private clients worldwide. As a full-service consulting, engineering, construction, and operations firm, we deliver exceptional client service, quality results and enduring value across the entire project life cycle.
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Legal manager

Doha, Doha taameergroup

Posted 11 days ago

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At Taameer Real Estate, we specialize in delivering innovative real estate solutions while maintaining the highest standards of legal compliance. As a leader in the real estate industry, we are seeking a skilled and experienced Legal Manager to join our team and help navigate complex legal matters, ensure compliance, and support our business operations with sound legal counsel. If you have a passion for real estate law and want to contribute to an exciting and growing industry, we'd love to hear from you!

Position Overview:

The Legal Manager will oversee all legal matters related to real estate transactions, contracts, compliance, disputes, and corporate governance. The role requires expertise in real estate law, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to collaborate closely with various departments to ensure legal protections are in place for the company.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Provide legal guidance and support to senior management and various departments on real estate matters.
  2. Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, leases, and other legal documents related to real estate transactions.
  3. Advise on regulatory and compliance matters affecting the company's real estate activities.
  4. Conduct due diligence on properties, including title, zoning, and permitting issues.
  5. Handle disputes, litigation, and claims related to real estate transactions.
  6. Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal real estate laws, as well as industry regulations.
  7. Collaborate with external legal teams and counsel as needed for specialized legal matters.
  8. Develop and implement company policies to mitigate legal risks and ensure proper legal procedures are followed.
  9. Stay up-to-date with changes in real estate laws, regulations, and industry standards.
  10. Assist in corporate governance matters and provide legal support on mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.
  11. Provide training and guidance to staff and stakeholders on legal risks and best practices in real estate.
  12. Review and advise on property acquisitions, sales, development projects, and financing structures.
Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

  1. Law degree (Juris Doctor or equivalent) from an accredited institution.
  2. Valid legal license to practice law in (Qatar).
  3. 5+ years of legal experience in real estate law, with a focus on corporate real estate or commercial transactions.
  4. Strong understanding of real estate law, including property transactions, leases, zoning, land use, and construction law.
  5. Experience negotiating and drafting complex contracts and legal documents.
  6. Excellent research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
  7. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across departments.
  8. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
  9. Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Preferred Skills:

  1. Experience in managing a legal team or department.
  2. Familiarity with real estate development, financing, and investment structures.
  3. Experience with dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration.
  4. Knowledge of environmental laws, land use regulations, and construction law.
  5. Proficiency in using legal research tools and contract management software.
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Legal Specialist

Doha, Doha taameergroup

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Taameer Real Estate is a leading real estate development company that focuses on creating world-class properties and providing exceptional value to our clients. We are committed to building innovative and sustainable developments in both residential and commercial real estate. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a skilled and motivated Legal Specialist to join our team. If you have a passion for real estate law and want to work on exciting, large-scale projects, we would love to hear from you!

Position Overview:

The Legal Specialist will be responsible for providing comprehensive legal support to the company's real estate development activities. This includes contract management, risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and legal advice throughout the development process. The ideal candidate will have experience in real estate transactions, construction law, and regulatory matters, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts related to real estate development, including land acquisition agreements, construction contracts, joint venture agreements, and lease agreements
  • Provide legal counsel on matters related to land use, zoning, permits, and regulatory compliance throughout the development process
  • Assist in the due diligence process for property acquisitions, including title reviews, land rights verification, and zoning regulations
  • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws, including environmental laws and building codes
  • Work closely with project managers, architects, and external legal advisors to ensure contracts and agreements protect the company's interests
  • Resolve legal issues related to construction, contracts, land disputes, and other real estate matters
  • Support the company in negotiating with government authorities, contractors, vendors, and other stakeholders
  • Assist in handling legal claims, litigation, or arbitration related to real estate projects
  • Monitor and stay updated on changes in real estate laws, regulations, and industry trends
  • Draft and review corporate documents, including partnership agreements and shareholder agreements related to real estate projects
  • Collaborate with senior management on strategic decision-making related to legal risks and business strategies
Requirements

Requirements:

  • Law degree - Bachelors or Masters in Law.
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of legal experience, specifically in real estate development or construction law
  • Strong understanding of real estate laws, including property rights, land use, zoning, and environmental regulations
  • Experience in drafting, negotiating, and reviewing complex contracts related to real estate development
  • Knowledge of construction law, including contracts, permits, and compliance
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
  • Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, project managers, and external legal counsel

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with real estate development projects in Qatar.
  • Familiarity with the local legal and regulatory environment in real estate and construction sectors
  • Experience in dispute resolution, including mediation, arbitration, and litigation
  • Proficiency in legal software and contract management tools
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Legal Coordinator

Doha, Doha Qureos Inc

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Job Description

  • 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.
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Legal Secretary

Doha, Doha MENA Recruit Pty Ltd

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Experience level: Advanced
Language requirements: Bilingual (Arabic/English)
Term: Permanent
Department: Litigation
Office: Doha
The role

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
Skills and experience
  • 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

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