Legal Counsel

Swan Global Investments, LLC; Doha; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Swan Global Investments, LLC in Doha, Qatar, seeks a qualified lawyer with strong regulatory and commercial law expertise. The successful candidate will handle drafting, contract review, and legal research across Arabic and English.

You will join a team focused on compliance, advisory services, and business-oriented legal support, requiring independence, accuracy, and the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in law (LL.B. or equivalent) from a recognized Arabic university.
• LL.M. or master's degree in law from a recognized UK or USA university preferred.
• 3–5 years PQE as a qualified lawyer.
• Experience in Qatar's legal and regulatory environment preferred.

Skills

Legal drafting

Contract review

Legal research

Bilingual Arabic-English

Education

LL.B.

LL.M. or Master's in Law

Job description

• Bachelor's degree in law (LL.B. or equivalent), preferably from a recognized Arabic university.
• LL.M. or master's degree in law from a recognized university in the UK or USA is preferred.
• Qualified lawyer with 3 - 5 years of post-qualification legal experience (PQE).
• Preferably trained and gained substantive experience within a reputable law firm.
• Preferably with previous legal experience in Qatar is preferred, with familiarity with the Qatari legal and regulatory environment.
• Fully bilingual in Arabic and English, with excellent written and spoken proficiency in both languages.
• Strong legal drafting, contract review, legal research and analytical skills in both Arabic and English.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to produce consistently high-quality legal work.
• Strong sense of ownership, responsibility and accountability for assigned matters.
• Hard-working, dedicated and proactive, with the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with the wider team.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage several matters and competing priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and consistently meet agreed deadlines and timeframes.
• Commercially minded and able to provide practical, business-focused legal advice.