General Counsel - Corporate Affairs and Governance

Confidential; Doha; On-site; QAR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Doha, Qatar invites a General Counsel for Corporate Affairs and Governance to safeguard reputation and ensure structural integrity, acting as bridge between internal governance and external affairs. Responsibilities include governance framework, board secretarial support, policy development, risk advisory, crisis communication, and regulatory compliance.

Candidates should hold a law degree, bar exam (optional), 5+ years in senior management, 5-10 years governance experience,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Law with 5+ years in senior management.
• 5–10 years in governance, compliance, or corporate affairs in regulated industries.
• US bar exam (optional) can be considered.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee governance framework and Board processes.
• Provide strategic advisory on reputational risks and public policy trends.
• Coordinate board secretarial duties and ensure regulatory filings.
• Lead crisis communications and ensure compliance monitoring.

Skills

Governance

Compliance

Public policy

Crisis management

Education

Law degree (Bachelor)

US Bar exam (optional)

Job description

General Counsel - Corporate Affairs and Governance

This position is based in Qatar Doha

You will be responsible for safeguarding the organization’s reputation and ensuring its structural integrity, as serves as the primary bridge between the organization’s internal governance (Board operations, policy, and compliance) and its external affairs (government relations, public policy, and stakeholder engagement).

Core Functions

Governance Framework Management: Developing and overseeing the role of the organization, ensuring accountability, fairness, and transparency across the Board and its subsidiaries.

Reputation & Stakeholder Management: Acting as the sentine for the company’s public image, managing relations with media, government bodies.

Regulatory & Public Affairs: Monitoring and influencing the legislative landscape to ensure corporate interests are reflected in law and that all operations remain compliant with evolving standards.

Board Secretarial Support: Coordinating high-level meetings, managing board calendars, and ensuring that executive decisions are properly documented and implemented.

Key Responsibilities

Policy Development: Creating and maintaining the Corporate Governance Manual, Code of Ethics, and Delegation of Authority frameworks.

Strategic Advisory: Providing high-level counsel to the Management and Board on reputational risks, public policy trends, and governance best practices.

Crisis Communication: Leading the legal and public response to high-stakes issues, such as regulatory investigations or reputational threats.

Compliance Monitoring: Overseeing internal audits related to governance and ensuring accurate, timely statutory filings and regulatory disclosures.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Law and passed a US bar exam(optional), with at least 5 years in a senior management capacity.

Experience: 5-10 years in governance, compliance, or corporate affairs, with a proven track record in highly regulated industries.

Language: Bilingual (Arabic and English) (Not Mandatory)