Lawyer

Michael Page; Doha; On-site; QAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Senior Legal Officer in Doha, Qatar. The role involves reviewing and amending official company contracts, drafting various agreements, and ensuring legal compliance. Candidates should have a law degree, be bilingual in English and Arabic, and possess 5 to 10 years of experience in legal roles. Proficiency in French is an asset. This position is crucial for supporting the legal frameworks of one of Qatar's largest retail distributors.

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of relevant experience in legal roles.
• Fluent in both Arabic and English; proficiency in French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review and amend official company contracts.
• Draft and review various contracts and agreements.
• Ensure compliance with current corporate law.
• Assist in litigation and prepare legal agreements.

Skills

Bilingual (English and Arabic)

In-depth knowledge of commercial and common law

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Computer literate using MS Office Suite

Education

Graduate in Law

Job description

Senior Legal Officer

The Senior Legal Officer is responsible for reviewing and appropriately amending all official company contracts.

Client

Privately owned company, one of the largest retail distributors in Qatar. Responsible for bringing many luxury fashion, hospitality and beverage companies to the region.

Responsibilities

• Study, draft, and review various contracts and agreements such as franchise agreements, agency agreements, joint venture agreements, master service agreements, confidentiality agreements, memorandums of understanding, property‑related agreements and the like.
• Ensure the organization and its subsidiaries and affiliates are up to date with current corporate law.
• Handle legal translation documents as required and assist in research, ensuring compliance with best practice laws and corporate legal standards.
• Conduct research and legal studies.
• Assist in litigation.
• Prepare, negotiate and review legal agreements governing commercial relationships with second‑to‑third‑party entities.
• Scrutinize and verify documents for purchase/acquisition of premises for opening new businesses.
• Draft various types of property deeds and translate them as required.
• Coordinate with the legal team and colleagues.
• Assist the leadership team in developing the medium‑to‑long term vision.
• Assist in strategic planning within the department.
• Achieve the department’s strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• Graduate in Law.
• Bilingual in English and Arabic; French is an asset.
• In‑depth knowledge of commercial and common law, preferably in legal contracts, business acquisition & legal registration, banking, and insurance.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Computer literate using MS Office Suite.
• 5 to 10 years of relevant experience.

Languages

Arabic – Fluent / Excellent

English – Fluent / Excellent