Legal Counsel – Qatar

CLIENT

Linum Consult’s client is a major company operating in the Middle East. Due to continued growth, they are seeking an Arabic- and English-speaking Lawyer who can provide advice on contentious and non-contentious matters related to the construction and operational activities of the company. This role will be based in Qatar.

ROLE

• Providing non-contentious advice to the company’s departments to ensure that all aspects of contract management receive a high-quality legal service
• Ensuring that the activities of the company are conducted lawfully and in compliance with all the relevant contracts, procedures and regulations
• Providing advice in accordance with the company’s contracts and commercial policies and procedures
• Attending to board matters, corporate and commercial matters
• Reviewing service and commercial contracts, and assisting in the procurement of professional and commercial services
• Drafting and reviewing MOUs between project stakeholders
• Providing research, legal opinions, and advice concerning specific issues
• Interfacing with key external government and private sector stakeholders
• Assisting in dispute resolution and arbitrations

PROFILE

• University degree in Law from a recognised law school, with admittance to a recognised Bar or holding a current practicing certificate issued by a recognised Law Society
• At least 8 years’ experience working in a private practice, with significant corporate and commercial experience within the Infrastructure Construction sector
• Extensive experience in construction law, contracts (specifically the FIDIC suite of contracts), and legal matters associated with dispute resolution and international commercial arbitrations
• Previous experience of working in the Middle East is essential, with strong knowledge of their legal systems and civil code system
• The candidate must be fluent in both written and spoken English and Arabic
• Due to our client’s ongoing commitment to Qatarization, only Qatari nationals will be selected at this time

APPLICATION PROCESS

If you fulfil all the key criteria for this position, then please formally submit your CV along with your current financial package details for the attention of Francis Ryan to [Click to show email]

If you fulfil all the criteria stipulated, you will be contacted within 24 to 48 hours. If you do not fulfil the minimum criteria, we may contact you regarding alternative positions.