Chief Governance & Legal Affairs Officer

QatarYello; Qatar; Sur place; QAR 380 000 - 540 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

QatarYello, a leading financial services organisation in Qatar, seeks a Senior Legal Affairs and Board Secretariat leader to shape governance and compliance in a highly regulated environment. You will partner with the CEO and board, design governance frameworks, manage board and committee meetings, and drive strategic governance initiatives across fintech and banking domains.

The role requires seniority, executive presence, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders and implement robust

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience across Legal Affairs, Corporate Governance, and Board Secretariat functions.
• Experience with fintech, banking, or other regulated financial services organisations.
• Experience supporting Boards and Board Committees, including Board of Directors, Audit Committees, and Nomination & Remuneration Committees.
• Strong understanding of governance and regulatory requirements in a highly regulated environment.
• Executive written and verbal English communication skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.

Responsabilités

• Lead the Legal Affairs function, providing strategic legal advice across corporate, regulatory, and governance matters.
• Act as Board Secretary, managing Board and Committee meetings, agendas, minutes, resolutions, and governance documentation.
• Partner with the CEO, Board of Directors, and senior executives on governance, compliance, and corporate strategy initiatives.
• Design and implement governance frameworks, including new Board and Executive Committees, committee charters, mandates, and operating models.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory expectations and corporate governance standards in a highly regulated setting.
• Lead the establishment of new governance structures, including committees and operating procedures.

Connaissances

Executive communication

Board secretariat

Corporate governance

Regulatory/compliance

Stakeholder management

Description du poste

QatarYello, a leading financial services organisation in Qatar, seeks a Senior Legal Affairs and Board Secretariat leader to shape governance and compliance in a highly regulated environment. You will partner with the CEO and board, design governance frameworks, manage board and committee meetings, and drive strategic governance initiatives across fintech and banking domains.

The role requires seniority, executive presence, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders and implement robust