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Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel

ArtanholdingDoha, Ad-Dawhah, Qatar
2 days ago
Job description

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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.
  • Ability to 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