General Counsel (Legal Head)

Tanqeeb; Doha; On-site; QAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb is seeking an accomplished in-house General Counsel to lead all legal, compliance, and corporate governance functions. You will advise on M&A transactions, joint ventures, and strategic deals, and you will draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts to protect the company’s interests.

The role requires 15+ years in corporate legal roles, strong leadership, bilingual Arabic and English, and current Qatar-based residency.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in corporate legal roles.
• Strong expertise in M&A, corporate law, and compliance.
• Experience as General Counsel / Head of Legal / Law Firm Partner.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Strong stakeholder management and business acumen.
• Currently based in Qatar (mandatory).
• Bilingual (Arabic & English) required.

Responsibilities

• Lead all legal, compliance, and corporate governance functions.
• Advise on M&A transactions, joint ventures, and strategic deals.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts and agreements.
• Manage legal risks and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Oversee external legal counsel and litigation matters.
• Develop internal legal policies, frameworks, and best practices.
• Lead and mentor the in-house legal team.

Skills

M&A expertise

Corporate law

Compliance

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Job description

1. Lead all legal, compliance, and corporate governance functions

2. Advise on M&A transactions, joint ventures, and strategic deals

3. Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts and agreements

4. Manage legal risks and ensure regulatory compliance

5. Oversee external legal counsel and litigation matters

6. Develop internal legal policies, frameworks, and best practices

7. Lead and mentor the in-house legal team

Desired Candidate Profile

1. 15+ years of experience in corporate legal roles

2. Strong expertise in M&A, corporate law, and compliance

3. Experience as General Counsel / Head of Legal / Law Firm Partner

4. Proven leadership and team management experience

5. Strong stakeholder management and business acumen

6. Currently based in Qatar (mandatory)

7. Bilingual (Arabic & English) required