Senior Associate

Kingston Stanley; Doha; On-site; QAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingston Stanley is seeking a Senior Associate – Litigation for a well-established Doha law firm. The role targets a disputes lawyer with 6–10 years’ PQE and substantial contentious experience to lead complex matters, interact with clients and supervise junior lawyers.

Requirements include native Arabic with strong English, leadership capability, and proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Dubai-based business exposure is advantageous.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years’ PQE within a law firm or legal practice.
• Accredited Law degree.
• Strong general litigation experience including pre-contentious and contentious matters.
• Middle East experience is essential.
• GCC court experience is highly desirable.
• Native Arabic with strong command of English.
• Demonstrated leadership and experience supervising junior lawyers.

Responsibilities

• Managing litigation matters independently and handling multiple matters simultaneously.
• Drafting pleadings, briefs, statements, legal correspondence, settlement agreements and other legal documents.
• Preparing legal advice, strategies and memoranda.
• Representing clients in meetings, proceedings and negotiations.
• Supervising, delegating work to and mentoring junior lawyers and support staff.
• Reviewing legal research and ensuring high-quality, commercially focused work product.
• Maintaining strong client relationships and supporting business development activities.
• Reporting to Partners and the Managing Partner on matters and team performance.

Skills

General litigation

Leadership

Client management

Independent work

Education

Law degree

Job description

Our client, a well-established local law firm in Doha, is seeking an experienced Senior Associate – Litigation to join its growing Litigation Department.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong disputes lawyer with 6–10 years’ PQE and significant contentious experience to take on a senior role, managing complex matters, working directly with clients and supervising junior lawyers.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing litigation matters independently and handling multiple matters simultaneously.
• Drafting pleadings, briefs, statements, legal correspondence, settlement agreements and other legal documents.
• Preparing legal advice, strategies and memoranda.
• Representing clients in meetings, proceedings and negotiations.
• Supervising, delegating work to and mentoring junior lawyers and support staff.
• Reviewing legal research and ensuring high-quality, commercially focused work product.
• Maintaining strong client relationships and supporting business development activities.
• Reporting to Partners and the Managing Partner on matters and team performance.

Candidate Requirements

• 6–10 years’ PQE within a law firm or legal practice.
• Accredited Law degree.
• Strong general litigation experience, including both pre-contentious and contentious matters.
• Middle East experience is essential.
• GCC court experience is highly desirable.
• Native Arabic with a strong command of English.
• Demonstrable leadership and experience supervising junior lawyers.
• Strong organisational, communication and client-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Multinational team experience is advantageous but not essential.