Legal Counsel - Qatar

Michael Page; Doha; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting on behalf of a rapidly expanding international entertainment organisation. A qualified lawyer will draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts and advise on IP, branding and content.

Based in Doha, you will have high autonomy, expose to senior decision-makers, and support corporate, commercial and TMT matters across global markets. You will work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer from a Common Law jurisdiction.
• 2-5 years PQE.
• Experience at international or leading regional law firm.
• Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Experience across commercial, corporate or TMT matters.
• Strong attention to detail with sound legal judgement.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication skills and a pragmatic, business-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts.
• Support sponsorship, partnership and supplier agreement negotiations.
• Provide practical day-to-day legal advice to business stakeholders.
• Advise on intellectual property, branding and content-related matters.
• Assist with dispute management and pre-litigation issues.
• Liaise with and manage external legal counsel where required.
• Support the development of legal templates, policies and processes.
• Contribute to wider legal, governance and commercial initiatives across the business.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Communication skills

Education

Legal qualification (Common Law)

Job description

• Entertainment business with global reach
• High-autonomy role with direct exposure to commercial negotiations

About Our Client

Our client is a rapidly expanding international entertainment organisation operating across multiple global markets. Backed by a well-established platform, the business is continuing to invest heavily in commercial growth, partnerships, events and media initiatives.

Job Description

• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts.
• Support sponsorship, partnership and supplier agreement negotiations.
• Provide practical day-to-day legal advice to business stakeholders.
• Advise on intellectual property, branding and content-related matters.
• Assist with dispute management and pre-litigation issues.
• Liaise with and manage external legal counsel where required.
• Support the development of legal templates, policies and processes.
• Contribute to wider legal, governance and commercial initiatives across the business.

The Successful Applicant

• Qualified lawyer from a Common Law jurisdiction.
• Approximately 2-5 years PQE.
• Strong training from a reputable international or leading regional law firm.
• Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Experience across commercial, corporate or TMT matters.
• Strong attention to detail with sound legal judgement.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication skills and a pragmatic, business-focused approach.

What's on Offer

• Rare opportunity to combine high-quality legal work with a globally recognised sports and entertainment platform.
• Significant responsibility, autonomy and exposure to senior decision-makers from day one.

Contact: Matt Jones

Quote job ref: JN-092026-7111895