Head of Legal - MATAR

About the role : This role is accountable and responsible to lead and manage a team of legal specialists, provide legal advice on a variety of matters to stakeholders and senior management, and to review and negotiate major contracts related to MATAR functions. Key responsibilities : Protect MATAR's legal interest and provide strategic advice to MATAR's top management and drive achievement of MATAR's strategic goals as defined by the relevant strategy. Act as the primary point of contact and interface between MATAR and QR Group Legal to ensure consistency in legal approach and advice. Ensure compliance and oversight of key governance agreements i.e. (airport operating / concession agreement). Develop and implement procedures for contract management and administration to ensure compliance with Group and MATAR policies (where relevant), thereby contributing to MATAR's overall corporate governance standards. Define and own MATAR's standards and templates for legal document preparation to standardize processes across the organization. Negotiate, draft, and implement a wide variety of complex and multiparty agreements, including key partnerships and strategic contracts within the Qatar Airways group and external vendors to align with MATAR's business strategy. Support senior management in development and oversight of MATAR's Compliance Register. Coordinate the effective implementation and management of strategic contracts in line with corporate objectives, legal requirements, and procedures to protect MATAR's interests. Facilitate the development and upkeep of strategic procedures for contracts and procurement to support compliance and risk mitigation. Act as a point of contact for external and internal audits, including DOA compliance oversight. Review, draft, interpret, and negotiate major contracts and legal documents related to MATAR functions to mitigate legal risks and minimize exposure. Oversight and reporting responsibility regarding monthly governance meetings between MATAR and QR Group Legal to ensure alignment on legal matters and decision-making. Represent Legal as a member of MATAR's Risk & Compliance Committee to contribute to enterprise-level legal oversight. Identify and evaluate legal risks arising from contractual positions and advise the business to inform appropriate decisions. Support and advise MATAR departments on legal matters related to contract interpretation and implementation to ensure compliance with legal standards. Provide proactive legal assistance and commercial legal advice to protect MATAR's interests and reputation, while maintaining an arm's length approach when advising on agreements between MATAR and QR Group entities. Advise on strategies to minimize liability and legal exposure across MATAR's operations. Review and update departmental legal templates, standard terms, and conditions to meet evolving legal requirements. Support the QR Group Dispute & Litigation Team, in the resolution of legal disputes through litigation, arbitration, or settlement to safeguard MATAR's legal position and interests. Liaise with QR Group external legal counsel on specific matters to ensure quality legal support. Perform additional legal duties as assigned by the Head of Department to support department objectives. Develop and maintain strong professional relationships with stakeholders and senior management across MATAR and QR. Support, propose, and implement approved business process improvements and service level agreements to facilitate achieving high performance standards. Perform other department duties related to his / her position as directed by the Head of the Department. About you : Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent with Minimum 10 years of job-related experience. Law Degree. Multi-disciplinary exposure (e.g., IT, facilities, commercial). Previous experience as a corporate lawyer or lead counsel. Ability to articulate strategic views and provide advice to top management. Excellent legal drafting and negotiation skills. Ability to communicate complex legal matters and take direction from senior management. Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and / or Arabic. Analytical thinking and sound judgment with high standards of integrity. Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects under pressure. Ability to learn new areas of law quickly, effectively and assimilate facts accurately. Strong managerial skills : ability to delegate, coach, and guide junior legal staff while managing workflow and priorities. Ability to apply commercial acumen to assess legal impact on business operations and reputational risk. Managerial skills - Ability to delegate work, set clear direction and manage workflow. Strong mentoring and coaching skills. Ability to train and develop subordinate's skills. Ability to foster teamwork among team members.

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