Sr. Legal Counsel - Governance, Compliance & Ethics

BSL; Doha; Vor Ort; QAR 240.000 - 360.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

BAE Systems Strategic Aerospace Services WLL is seeking a Sr. Legal Counsel to provide expert governance, compliance and ethics counsel across corporate, commercial, investment and M&A matters in Qatar.

The role involves leading governance initiatives, developing and maintaining compliance programmes, and advising on complex transactions and agreements. The position requires deep knowledge of defense, security, procurement, and R&D contracts, with an emphasis on regulatory compliance, risk

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's Degree in Law.
• Masters degree in Law, Defense and Security and/or in Business Administration with a thesis.
• At least 10 years of experience in a commercial/contracts capacity within the defense, finance, or investment fields.
• Expertise in defense, security, procurement, sales, M&A and R&D.
• Knowledge of relevant Intellectual Property laws and corporate governance principles.
• Strong understanding of financial instruments, investment strategies.
• Mastery in transactional activities.

Aufgaben

• Participate in development of the legal department's strategy and monitor its execution.
• Participate in development and management of the department's budget, optimizing expenditure.
• Create robust defence, security, investment, R&D, and other contractual terms compliant with regulations.
• Foster relationships with key stakeholders to support the legal function.
• Develop and standardise contract templates for defence, security, investment, R&D, sales and procurement.
• Provide legal guidance to the Legal Director, Executive Committee and other stakeholders.
• Oversee the organisation's legal affairs and mitigate legal/regulatory risks.
• Review and validate legal documents, licences, and agreements for governance compliance.
• Manage relationships with external counsel for governance and compliance matters.
• Investigate legal claims with external counsel.
• Maintain a comprehensive legal database and records management system.
• Monitor legal cases and provide updates and risk assessments.
• Advise on legislative/regulatory changes impacting operations.
• Uphold confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Support procurement activities ensuring governance compliance.

Kenntnisse

Defense & Security

Procurement

Sales & M&A

R&D

Intellectual Property Knowledge

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in Law

Masters degree in Law, Defense and Security and/or in Business Administration with a thesis

Jobbeschreibung

BAE Systems Strategic Aerospace Services WLL | Full time

Sr. Legal Counsel - Governance, Compliance & Ethics

Qatar Doha, Qatar | Posted on 21/10/2026

To provide expert legal counsel across corporate, commercial, investment, and M&A matters, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The role is responsible for leading corporate governance initiatives, supporting the development and maintenance of corporate compliance programmes, conducting legal due diligence, and providing strategic legal advice on transactions and commercial agreements. The position safeguards the organisation's interests by identifying and mitigating legal risks, ensuring adherence to governance frameworks, and supporting business activities across areas including defence, technology, investment, and procurement.

Roles and Responsibility

• Participate in the development of the legal department's strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and monitoring its execution.
• Participate in the development and management of the department's budget, optimising expenditure while ensuring cost-effective operations.
• Create robust defence, security, investment, R&D, and other contractual terms that adhere to legal regulations and industry best practices.
• Foster effective relationships with key stakeholders to support the legal function and wider corporate objectives.
• Develop and standardise contract templates covering defence, security, investment, R&D, sales, and procurement activities to protect the organisation's interests.
• Provide legal guidance on defence, security, investment, R&D, and other business matters to the Legal Director, Executive Committee, Operational Committee, and other key stakeholders.
• Oversee the organisation's legal affairs, implementing preventative measures to mitigate potential legal and regulatory risks.
• Review and validate legal documents, formal agreements, and licences, ensuring compliance with corporate governance principles and applicable laws.
• Manage relationships with external legal counsel and act as a liaison for corporate governance and compliance matters.
• Investigate legal claims and disputes in conjunction with external counsel.
• Maintain a comprehensive legal database and records management system for reference and compliance purposes.
• Monitor legal cases and provide timely updates, recommendations, and risk assessments to the Legal Director.
• Advise on legislative and regulatory changes that may impact the organisation's operations, activities, or documentation.
• Uphold the highest standards of confidentiality to protect sensitive and commercially important information.
• Support the legal aspects of local and international procurement activities, ensuring compliance with corporate governance requirements and applicable regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor'sDegree in Law.
Mastersdegree in Law, Defense and Security and/or in Business Administrationwith a thesis.
Atleast 10 years of experience in a commercial/contracts capacity within thedefense, finance, or investment fields
Expertisein defense, security, procurement, sales, M&A and R&D.
Knowledgeof relevant Intellectual Property laws and corporate governance principles
Strongunderstanding of financial instruments, investment strategies
Masteryin transactional activities