Job Description

Job Purpose

The Legal Specialist will provide high-quality, business-focused legal support to a large, diversified organization and its subsidiaries. The role is responsible for reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and managing a wide range of commercial and employment-related contracts, while advising on legal risks, compliance, and dispute resolution to support operational and strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Contracting & Legal Advisory

Review, draft, negotiate, and advise on contracts including service agreements, supplier terms and conditions, statements of work, licenses, confidentiality agreements, employment and consultancy agreements. Provide clear, practical, and commercially sound legal advice to internal stakeholders. Identify legal risks and potential exposures and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies. Support contract disputes, claims, and settlements in coordination with internal departments and external counsel. Assist with legal matters including customer complaints, employment issues, and other legal disputes as required.

Contract Management & Governance

Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of contract policies, procedures, and governance frameworks. Monitor contractual obligations and assess the impact of changes on current and future agreements. Identify opportunities to enhance contracting processes, compliance, and operational efficiency.

Legal Research & Compliance

Conduct legal research and provide advice on relevant laws, regulations, and legal developments. Ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and governance standards. Maintain high ethical standards and act with integrity in all professional dealings.

Stakeholder Engagement

Collaborate closely with internal departments in a multicultural, cross-functional environment. Build effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and external advisors. Support management on legal initiatives and operational priorities.

Data Protection, Safety & Environment

Ensure compliance with data protection, confidentiality, and information security requirements. Adhere to all health, safety, security, and environmental policies and procedures. Contribute to organizational environmental and sustainability objectives.

Professional Development & Other Duties

Maintain up-to-date legal knowledge and awareness of industry developments. Support training, knowledge transfer, and mentoring initiatives as required. Perform other legal and departmental duties assigned by management.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

Bachelor's degree in law or equivalent. Qualified lawyer in a recognized jurisdiction. Minimum 6 years of relevant legal experience. Experience in a law firm or in-house legal function. Strong experience in contract drafting, review, and negotiation. Fluent in written and spoken English.

Preferred:

Qualification in a common law jurisdiction. Experience in a large, multinational or matrixed organization. Contract management experience. Exposure to multicultural working environments.

Skills & Competencies

Excellent legal drafting and commercial negotiation skills. Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Commercially aware and solutions oriented. Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly MS Word. Self-motivated, adaptable, and proactive.
Job Type: Temporary
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: QAR18,000.00 - QAR19,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

can you join immediately
Education:

Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:

legal : 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:

* QID At least 4 months (Preferred)