Legal Counsel

Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced and strategic Legal Counsel to join our organization. The ideal candidate will be responsible for providing expert legal advice and support on a wide range of legal and regulatory matters affecting the company's operations in Qatar and internationally. The role requires strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic business environment.Key Responsibilities: Legal Advice: Provide timely and effective legal counsel to internal stakeholders on corporate, commercial, labour, and regulatory matters. Clarify legal language or specifications for the organization.Legal Documentation and Contract Management: Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a variety of commercial agreements, contracts, and legal documents Compliance: Ensure legal compliance with Qatari laws, international laws (where applicable), and relevant industry regulations.Risk Mitigation: Advise on contractual, legal and commercial risks associated with business initiatives and suggest appropriate risk mitigation strategies.Dispute Resolution / Litigation: Support litigation and dispute resolution matters, coordinating with external counsel when necessary.Corporate Governance: Participate in corporate governance activities, including monitoring internal governance polices as well as board resolutions, shareholder meetings, and legal filings.Liaison: Liaise with regulators and government authorities (e.g., MOCI, Ministry of Labour, Ministry of Justice) as needed.Legal Updates: Monitor legal developments and regulatory changes in Qatar and assess their impact on the company.Skills Qualifications and Experience: Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB); Master's degree or international legal qualification is a plus.Minimum of 5 years legal in-house or law firm experience, with at least 2 years in Qatar preferred.Strong knowledge of Qatari laws, particularly in corporate, commercial, employment, and regulatory frameworks.Experience negotiating contracts and working with senior executives and stakeholders.Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic; Arabic native speaker is highly preferred.Proven ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.Strong legal (including drafting) skills.Experience of dealing with regulators and government representatives.