Job Description

Location
Doha, Qatar
Experience

Job Type
Recruitment

Role:

Senior Legal Counsel (Corporate & Commercial)

Requirements:

Bachelor's Law Degree (LLB) or Juris Doctor (JD) Master's degree in Business, Law, Governance, or Compliance is an advantage 8 to 10 years' experience in a similar or related field Experience in corporate governance, compliance, investment sectors, or reputable international law firms Strong focus on corporate governance Minimum 3 years supporting commercial and corporate functions within finance, investment, or compliance environments Knowledge in:

+ Intellectual Property Law
+ Corporate Law
+ Due Diligence
+ Corporate Governance
+ Legal Documentation
+ Procurement
+ Transactional and M&A contracts
Strong understanding of financial instruments, investment strategies, and corporate governance best practices

Arabic speaker preferred

Job Purpose:

Draft, review, and support negotiations of corporate, commercial, and M&A agreements Lead corporate governance initiatives, developing and implementing policies and procedures Ensure legal compliance and due diligence in all investment and financial activities Contribute to the development and maintenance of the corporate compliance framework Provide legal expertise on corporate transactions and commercial agreements Monitor activities to ensure adherence to corporate governance and compliance standards

Roles and Responsibilities:

Collaborate with the Chief of Legal in shaping legal strategy and objectives Participate in legal department strategy and monitor execution Support budgeting and expenditure efficiency within the legal function Develop robust corporate and commercial contract terms aligned with regulations and best practices Build and maintain stakeholder relationships Develop and standardize contract templates to protect organizational interests * Oversee legal matters and implement preventive risk mitigation measures