Job Description

Job Purpose

Reporting to Head of Legal & Compliance, the Legal Counsel is responsible for the effective and efficient management of all legal aspects of Artan Holding and its subsidiaries. Providing expert legal advice to the business on a wide range of legal and commercial matters while ensuring legal compliance and reducing contractual risks. Working on a sole counsel basis, the incumbent will take responsibility for negotiating, drafting and reviewing all contracts and agreements.

Key Relationships

Internal: Executive Management, SBU heads, HoDs

External: Ministries, Local authorities, Government bodies

Authorities

To review/ call for Company documents pertaining to Artan's businesses to ensure that the legal and compliance aspects are adhered to.

Accountabilities

Work towards executing/ implementing strategies to ensure corporate governance, legal and compliance

Support the development and execution of plans and policies

Prepare data points, case material etc. and front-end critical negotiations.

Prepare and ensure that contracts are inherently risk-free.

Duties and Responsibilities

Provides all support and guidance for all entities of Artan Holding on matters pertaining to legal and compliance.

Prepare contracts, agreements, draft emails, notes, responses etc. in compliance with legal and statutory regulations.

Verify and ensure the authenticity of client/ vendor documents etc. and advise internal departments & SBUs

Prepare internal policies and procedures and formulate the legal framework.

Research and evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and business unit operations and suggest the future course of action.

Review and provide legal advice regarding company documents

Provide legal protection and risk management advice to the management team particularly but not limited to contract management

Prepare, review and edit contractual documents to support all business units and their business activities

Review all contracts / documentation currently in place, assessing legal implications that need to be brought to the attention of the management team.

Negotiate, review and draft documentation for business transactions. Prepare a checklist to ensure that information is submitted on time

Keep updated on latest changes to legal legislation

Ability to translate all contracts / documentation from English to Arabic and vice versa in legal parlance using appropriate terminologies

Any other tasks, duties & responsibilities that may be added from time to time as relevant to business requirements

Skills

Excellent communication skills, verbal and written in English and Arabic

Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience with, laws dealing with commercial contract administration particularly contract negotiation, preparation and administration

Ability to provide sound legal advice to management on technical matters

Strong planning and organization skills

High degree of professional ethics and integrity

Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

Strong attention to detail

Language:

- English

- Arabic

Specialized Training/ Knowledge Required

Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate law and procedures

Proven track record of adding value to an organization through the development of comprehensive contract documents that mitigate risk and penalties

Education & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Law with specialization in corporate or commercial law is essential

Master's Degree in Law or Business will be an added advantage

Experience

5+ years proven experience as legal counsel ideally with exposure to multiple businesses

Minimum 3 years experience ideally in a leading organization with a proven track record in contract negotiation and drafting

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: QAR16,000.00 - QAR20,000.00 per month

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:

legal counsel with multiple businesses exposure: 6 years (Required) Contract drafting and negotiation: 5 years (Required)
Language:

* Fluent English and Arabic (Required)