Associate General Counsel - Legal Operations

QAFCO

Doha, Qatar
On-site
Contract drafting, review, and negotiation
Manage legal disputes and litigation
Corporate advisory and governance
The role holder leads and oversees the legal operations function within the company, managing all legal aspects of the business

Job Summary

  • The role holder leads and oversees the legal operations function within the company, managing all legal aspects of the business.
  • Key accountabilities include managing the full lifecycle of contracts, handling legal disputes, providing corporate advisory, and interacting with government authorities.
  • The ideal candidate will lead, manage, and mentor a team of qualified lawyers, promoting professional development and ensuring a high-performance legal team.

Matching Summary

The role holder leads and oversees the legal operations function within the company, managing all legal aspects of the business.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Contract drafting, review, and negotiation
  • Manage legal disputes and litigation
  • Corporate advisory and governance
  • Interaction with government authorities
  • Manage external counsels
  • Lead and mentor legal team

Nice-to-have

  • High proficiency in Arabic
  • Strategic thinking and problem-solving
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 15 years post-qualification experience
  • Significant corporate/commercial legal practice
  • Experience in Middle Eastern legal systems
  • Proven experience managing a legal team
  • Bachelor’s degree in law (LLB or equivalent)

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