28 Tax Attorney jobs in Qatar

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.

• Review, draft, and negotiate various types of agreements including commercial contracts, MOUs, NDAs, CSAs, leases, licensing agreements, vendor agreements, and partnership agreements.


• Ensure that all contracts are legally sound, aligned with the company’s business objectives, and compliant with relevant laws and internal frameworks.


• Draft, update, and maintain internal legal templates for use with internal and external stakeholders.


• Provide legal advice and support to the CLO, management, and internal stakeholders on corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters.


• Support in mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions, including due diligence, contract drafting, negotiation, and post-transaction integration.


• Represent the company in legal matters including claims, litigation, arbitration, and other dispute resolution processes.


• Liaise with and manage external legal counsel to ensure cost-effective and high-quality legal representation.


• Support the assessment and resolution of legal risks and disputes in a timely and efficient manner.


• Support the preparation, documentation, and coordination of Board and Committee meetings, ensuring timely distribution of agendas, minutes, and resolutions.


• Ensure governance and compliance in relation to Board processes and decisions.


• Conduct legal risk assessments for projects and agreements across the company.


• Maintain awareness of and monitor changes in applicable laws, regulations, and legal trends that impact the company.


• Contribute to the continuous development and strengthening of the Authority’s legal and compliance framework.


• Develop and deliver legal awareness sessions and training programs for internal departments to promote compliance and reduce legal exposure.


• Manage legal documentation using the company’s document management system to ensure secure, organized, and auditable records.


• Ensure proper archiving of legal documents including contracts, legal opinions, and regulatory correspondence.

• Licensed to practice law in Qatar or another recognized jurisdiction.


• 6–8 years of post-qualification experience, ideally with a mix of law firm and in-house counsel roles.


• Strong expertise in commercial law, contract negotiation, corporate governance, and dispute resolution.


• Proven experience in managing strategic legal matters and external counsel relationships.


• Excellent legal drafting, communication, and negotiation skills.


• Fluency in English & Arabic.

• Bachelor’s degree in law (LLB)


• Master of Laws (LLM) is preferred

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Business Development and General Business

• Business Consulting and Services and International Trade and Development

We have been asked to assist a Shipping company in Doha, Qatar on an exclusive basis, with the recruitment of a Senior Legal Counsel to join its formidable team of in-house lawyers. The position is geared towards individuals who specialise in Ship Finance, having worked (either currently or previously) at an international law firm. As Senior Legal Counsel, you will be part of a team of six high calibre lawyers reporting directly to the General Counsel.

Some of your duties will include:

1. Provide legal advice and support to the entire organisation, its subsidiaries and joint venture companies.
2. Address the entire legal concerns of the Commercial and Fleet department in respect of negotiation and interpretation of different types of contractual agreements.
3. Draft and negotiate shipbuilding contracts and charterparties for the organisation, its subsidiaries and joint venture companies.
4. Manage the process of taking delivery of new vessels, their registration and all relevant corporate matters.

In return, a generous tax-free package is on offer along with 48 days annual leave, relocation assistance, private medical health care for you and your family plus a long list of perks and benefits. We are targeting Senior Associates, Legal Counsels or Junior Partners who are England and Wales qualified Solicitors for this position.

For more information regarding this role, please feel free to contact one of our team members for a confidential discussion.

Alternatively, please upload your CV and contact details via the Contact page of the website and one of our team members will contact you.

Role Summary:
Seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to manage and update rulebooks, contracts, and policies in line with regulatory reforms and market needs. The role involves advising on legal matters, liaising with regulators, and supporting business development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, review, and update trading and post-trade rulebooks, policies, and legal frameworks.

• Provide legal support for product/market development and strategic partnerships.

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial and exchange-related contracts.

• Liaise with regulators, external counsel, and international organizations on compliance matters.

• Advise on governance, regulatory, and employment issues while ensuring legal compliance.

• Stay updated on legal developments impacting capital markets and corporate operations.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Law (Masters/Ph.D. preferred), with bar recognition.

• Minimum 10 years experience in legal and regulatory affairs, preferably in financial services or exchanges.

• Strong knowledge of capital markets, regulations, and corporate governance.

• Proven experience working with regulators and drafting legal frameworks.

• Excellent communication skills in English; Arabic proficiency is an advantage

• Ensuring the activities of the company are conducted lawfully and in compliance with all relevant contracts, procedures, and regulations
• Supervising and presenting advice on legal issues related to the rights, obligations, privileges, and cases with regards to the company's business operations
• Contributing to the return and cash flow of the company through the provision of legal support in the development of contracts related to new projects
• Drafting, reviewing, and finalising correspondence and contracts between the company and business partners, contractors, and clients, with a view to ensure compliance with legal requirements
• Staying observant of the constitution, statutes, laws, rulings, and regulations in the state of Qatar and international markets. Following legal updates to determine any legal implications for the company
• Checking and reviewing contracts / agreements with the Head of Business Development or Regional Managers, to ensure that the contract covers all terms that the Business Development team might have discussed with the other party
• Ensuring that all documentary requirements have been adhered to before signing contracts / agreements with the various parties
• Liaising with relevant professional advisers (e.g., external lawyers) to obtain external advice where appropriate
• Liaising with the Head of Business Development to provide legal advice with regards to business development opportunities through exploring new ventures such as mergers and acquisitions, investment and procurement activities locally and internationally
• Representing the company in all dispute / litigation cases with external parties in front of the judicial authorities

• University degree qualification in Law, specialising in Corporate Law, from a recognised law school, ideally with Professional Certification
• At least 12 years of Legal Counsel experience, ideally with 5 years within the energy industry
• Understanding of Business-to-Business contracts
• Ability to highlight the risks and binding clauses in a contract
• Fluent in English with very strong verbal and written communication skills