Chief Legal & Governance Officer

Artan Holding; Doha; On-site; QAR 400,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

A corporation in Doha, Qatar is seeking a Chief Legal Officer to serve as the chief legal advisor to the executive team. This role requires a legal leader with at least 15 years of senior experience, particularly in corporate governance and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will oversee legal aspects of M&A and strategic partnerships while driving legal innovation and maintaining stakeholder relationships. Excellent communication skills and fluency in English are essential, with Arabic being an advantage.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of senior legal experience, with at least 5 years at executive or general counsel level.
• Proven expertise in corporate governance, commercial transactions, M&A, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated experience influencing board-level decisions and partnering with C-suite executives.

Responsibilities

• Act as the chief legal advisor to the executive leadership.
• Lead governance and legal risk management frameworks.
• Oversee legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.
• Build and mentor a high-performing legal team.
• Drive continuous legal innovation via technology and best practices.

Skills

Governance & Compliance Expertise

Contract & Transactional Excellence

Regulatory and Policy Insight

Leadership & Stakeholder Influence

Risk Management & Decision-Making

Communication & Negotiation

International Mindset

Fluency in English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB)

Master’s in Law or Business

Job description

A corporation in Doha, Qatar is seeking a Chief Legal Officer to serve as the chief legal advisor to the executive team. This role requires a legal leader with at least 15 years of senior experience, particularly in corporate governance and regulatory compliance. The successful candidate will oversee legal aspects of M&A and strategic partnerships while driving legal innovation and maintaining stakeholder relationships. Excellent communication skills and fluency in English are essential, with Arabic being an advantage.