Legal Specialist

Qc Plus; Doha; On-site; QAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

QC Plus is seeking a Legal Specialist to provide specialized legal support to the Legal Counsel, bridging day-to-day operations with strategic advisory. You will draft, review, and manage contracts and legal documents, conduct research, and ensure compliance with QC and Qatar Museums requirements.

You will support governance, maintain records, and coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate legal work across commercial, corporate, employment, and IP matters in Qatar.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in law with 2–3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience drafting and reviewing contracts

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and revise contracts and legal documents using approved templates.
• Provide first-level legal advisory to business units on routine matters.
• Support compliance and corporate governance programs and monitor policy adherence.
• Maintain organized legal records, trackers, and dashboards.
• Coordinate with Qatar Museums legal affairs and external counsel as needed.

Skills

Contract drafting

Contract review

Legal research

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in law (LLB) or equivalent

Master's degree in law (advantage)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Contract management software

Job description

The Legal Specialist provides specialized legal support to the Legal Counsel bridging day-to-day legal operations and strategic legal advisory The role drafts reviews and manages contracts and legal documents conducts legal research supports compliance and corporate governance and ensures the Legal Team s work is accurate timely and aligned with QC and Qatar Museums requirements

Key Responsibilities

Contract Drafting & Review

Review Draft review and revise contracts agreements and legal documents including confidentiality agreements supplier and service provider agreements licensing and commercial agreements using approved templates and standard terms and conditions Identify legal and commercial risks in contracts propose practical amendments and escal material issues to the Legal Counsel for decision Support the Legal Counsel in contract negotiations by preparing positions mark-ups and fallback options Maintain and continuously improve QC contract templates clause libraries and playbooks in line with legal developments and business needs Track contract lifecycles including signature renewal expiry and obligations and alert relevant stakeholders to key dates

Legal Advisory & Research

Provide first-level legal advice to QC business units on routine legal matters escalating complex or high-risk matters to the Legal Counsel Conduct legal research on Qatar laws regulations and precedents and prepare concise legal memos and opinions for review by the Legal Counsel Monitor legislative and regulatory changes and assess their impact on QC operations and contracts Support the management of disputes claims and correspondence with external counsel authorities and counterparties including preparation of case files and supporting documentation Coordinate with the Legal Affairs department of Qatar Museums and external legal advisors as directed by the Legal Counsel

Compliance & Governance

Support the implementation of QC compliance and corporate governance programs policies and procedures Assist in monitoring adherence to legal policies and procedures and report compliance gaps or breaches to the Legal Counsel Prepare and maintain board and committee documentation including resolutions minutes and corporate records Handle regulatory and administrative filings with relevant authorities in Qatar including commercial registration licenses and permits and track their renewals Support the protection of intellectual property including trademark and design registrations and renewals Assist with legal aspects of data protection confidentiality and information security requirements

Legal Operations & Records Management

Maintain organized secure and up-to-date legal records including contracts leases and legal papers in line with QC retention and destruction policies Maintain legal trackers and dashboards contracts matters filings and deadlines and prepare periodic reports for the Legal Counsel Identify opportunities to streamline legal processes tools and workflows including contract management and document automation

Stakeholder Management

Act as a first point of contact for internal legal requests across QC divisions Qatar Museums and external parties ensuring timely and professional responses Communicate legal requirements and guidance clearly to non-legal stakeholders Undertake any reasonable tasks and secondary duties as assigned by the Legal Counsel

Key Attributes

Sound knowledge of Qatar s laws, regulations, and legal system, particularly commercial, corporate, employment, and intellectual property laws. Strong contract drafting, reviewing, and legal research skills, with the ability to prepare clear and concise legal documents. Sound judgment in identifying legal risks and knowing when to escal. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic proficiency is an advantage. Strong organizational, time, and resource-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines. High level of integrity and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information. Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with contract management or legal technology tools is an advantage.

Qualifications

Bachelor s degree in law (LLB or equivalent); a master s degree in law or a relevant field is an advantage. A minimum of 2-3 years relevant legal experience, including contract drafting and review and the provision of legal support or advice.