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Legal Counsel

Artan HoldingDoha, Ad-Dawhah, Qatar
1 day ago
Job description

Key Relationships

  • Internal : Executive Management, SBU heads, HoDs
  • External : Ministries, Local authorities, Government bodies

Authorities

To review / call for Company documents pertaining to Artan’s businesses to ensure that the legal and compliance aspects are adhered to.

Accountabilities

  • Work towards executing / implementing strategies to ensure corporate governance, legal and compliance.
  • Support the development and execution of plans and policies.
  • Prepare data points, case material, etc. and front‑end critical negotiations.
  • Prepare and ensure that contracts are inherently risk‑free.

    • Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provides all support and guidance for all entities of Artan Holding on matters pertaining to legal and compliance.
  • Prepare contracts, agreements, draft emails, notes, responses, etc. in compliance with legal and statutory regulations.
  • Verify and ensure the authenticity of client / vendor documents, etc., and advise internal departments & SBUs.
  • Prepare internal policies and procedures and formulate the legal framework.
  • Research and evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and business unit operations and suggest the future course of action.
  • Review and provide legal advice regarding company documents.
  • Provide legal protection and risk management advice to the management team, particularly but not limited to contract management.
  • Prepare, review and edit contractual documents to support all business units and their business activities.
  • Review all contracts / documentation currently in place, assessing legal implications that need to be brought to the attention of the management team.
  • Negotiate, review and draft documentation for business transactions.
  • Prepare a checklist to ensure that information is submitted on time.
  • Keep updated on latest changes to legal legislation.
  • Translate all contracts / documentation from English to Arabic and vice versa in legal parlance using appropriate terminologies.
  • Any other tasks, duties & responsibilities that may be added from time to time as relevant to business.

    • Requirements

    Skills

  • Excellent communication skills, verbal and written in English and Arabic.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of, and experience with, laws dealing with commercial contract administration, particularly contract negotiation, preparation and administration.
  • Ability to provide sound legal advice to management on technical matters.
  • Strong planning and organization skills.
  • High degree of professional ethics and integrity.
  • Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
  • Strong attention to detail.

    • Language

  • English
  • Arabic

    • Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Law with specialization in corporate or commercial law is essential.
  • Master’s Degree in Law or Business will be an added advantage.

    • Specialized Training / Knowledge Required

  • Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate law and procedures.
  • Proven track record of adding value to an organization through the development of comprehensive contract documents that mitigate risk and penalties.

    • Experience

  • 5+ years proven experience as legal counsel ideally with exposure to multiple businesses.
  • Minimum 3 years experience ideally in a leading organization with a proven track record in contract negotiation and drafting.

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    Legal Counsel • Doha, Ad-Dawhah, Qatar