Group General Counsel

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

Key Relationships

• Internal: Board of Directors, CEO, Executive Leadership Team, SBU & BSU Heads
• External: Regulators, government agencies, law firms, strategic partners, and international authorities

Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Responsibilities

• Act as the chief legal advisor to the executive leadership, shaping corporate strategy with legal insight and foresight.
• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of group-wide governance, compliance, and legal/reputational risk management frameworks.
• Oversee the legal aspects of mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic partnerships, including cross-border transactions.
• Provide expert counsel on corporate structure, regulatory affairs, data protection, intellectual property, and employment law.
• Ensure proactive compliance with evolving legal landscapes, including international trade, competition, and regulatory frameworks.
• Serve as the principal representative of the company in legal proceedings, negotiations, and government or regulatory engagements.

Operational & Leadership Responsibilities

• Build, lead and mentor a high-performing legal team, fostering commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and collaborative partnership. Oversee and manage all legal matters across AH, including its subsidiaries and portfolio companies.
• Review, negotiate, and draft complex commercial contracts and agreements to mitigate risk and protect the company’s interests. Establish standardised legal templates, policies, and governance structures across all subsidiaries.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to identify legal risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
• Drive continuous legal innovation by leveraging legal technology, knowledge management tools, and best practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) with specialisation in corporate or commercial law; Master’s in Law or Business preferred.
• Minimum 15 years’ senior legal experience, including at least 5 years at executive or general counsel level in a complex, international organisation.
• Proven expertise in corporate governance, commercial transactions, M&A, and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Demonstrated experience influencing board-level decisions and partnering with C-suite executives.
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and the ability to translate complex legal issues into actionable business strategy.
• Fluency in English is essential; Arabic language will be an advantage.

Strategic & Commercial Acumen

• Governance & Compliance Expertise
• Contract & Transactional Excellence
• Regulatory and Policy Insight
• Leadership & Stakeholder Influence
• Risk Management & Decision-Making
• Communication & Negotiation
• International Mindset
• Bachelor’s degree in Law (LLB) with specialisation in corporate or commercial law; Master’s in Law or Business preferred.
• Minimum 15 years’ senior legal experience, including at least 5 years at executive or general counsel level in a complex, international organisation.
• Proven expertise in corporate governance, commercial transactions, M&A, and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
• Demonstrated experience influencing board-level decisions and partnering with C-suite executives.
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and the ability to translate complex legal issues into actionable business strategy.
• Fluency in English is essential; Arabic language will be an advantage.

Objectives & Key Results

Governance, Compliance & Risk Management

• Governance framework reviewed and approved by the Board within 6 months.
• 100% of entities adopt updated compliance policies and procedures.
• Zero material regulatory breaches or penalties reported annually.
• Quarterly legal risk register submitted to the Board.

Strategic Legal Advisory & Business Enablement

• Legal input delivered on 100% of strategic projects (M&A, JVs, partnerships).
• Contribute to at least 3 strategic growth initiatives with demonstrable risk mitigation.
• 90%+ satisfaction rating from the Executive Committee and business units on legal advisory support.

M&A and Transactional Leadership

• Legal due diligence completed for 100% of targeted transactions.
• All transaction documents drafted and finalised within agreed timelines.
• Post-deal legal integration checklist completed with zero critical issues identified.

Contracting & Commercial Excellence

• 95% of contracts reviewed and finalised within SLA timelines.
• Contract dispute incidents reduced by at least 20% year-on-year.
• Centralised contract management system implemented with >90% adoption.

Leadership & External Stakeholder Engagement

• Legal department engagement score >85%.
• Preferred panel of external counsel established, reducing legal costs by 15%.
• Regular engagement with key regulators maintained (minimum 2 formal meetings annually per jurisdiction).