We are looking for a Corporate Lawyer with litigation experience typically combines the skills of a corporate attorney with expertise in handling legal disputes through the court system. ers.
Responsibilities:
- Supporting the Tenancy Admin Team on end-to-end management of tenancy agreements and litigation matters.
- Handling and advising on the shopping mall daily operation legal matters/disputes such as but not limited to
- Draft and review all types of tenancy contract/lease agreement.
- Advise If the conditions are in line with the term sheet and the mall current cost levels (ancillary costs) for a tenant.
- Find out if the contract partner is the same as it is on the CR and whether it is up to date.
- Highlights if the modification represents any legal risk and to help the leasing manager to evaluate if the risk is worth taking it or not.
- Negotiating highly critical points directly with the lawyer of the tenant during contract meetings.
- Double-checking the correspondence with tenants regarding matters that might lead to a legal case.
- Advise on tenants’ issues before and during the fit-out works and their operations within the mall after opening.
- Advise on potential penalties or consequences for delays on the Fit out works for the mall contractors and the steps to be taken legally.
- Handling governmental approvals on special events, such as exhibitions, theatrical shows or any out of the box events ideas.
- Legal Consultation: Provide legal advice and counsel to corporate clients on a wide range of business-related issues, including risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and dispute prevention.
- Corporate Transactions: Assist in corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and business reorganizations. Assess the legal risks associated with these transactions and help negotiate terms and agreements.
- Contract Drafting and Review: Draft, review, and negotiate contracts to ensure they are legally sound and protect the company's interests. This includes addressing dispute resolution mechanisms within contracts.
- Dispute Resolution: Handle and oversee litigation and dispute resolution matters for the company’s clients. This includes representing the company in court proceedings, arbitration, and mediation.
- Litigation Strategy: Develop and execute litigation strategies, including preparing legal documents, managing pre-trial and trial proceedings, and coordinating with external litigation firms if necessary.
- Must have experience in representing companies before the Rental Disputes Settlement Committee.
- Risk Management: Identify potential legal risks and work to mitigate them through proactive measures, contract provisions, and legal compliance programs.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that the company complies with relevant laws and regulations, particularly in heavily regulated industries such as finance or healthcare.
- Intellectual Property Protection: Protect the company's intellectual property rights and enforce them when necessary, through litigation or negotiation.
- Employment Disputes: Handle employment-related disputes and investigations, such as wrongful termination, discrimination, and harassment claims.
- Corporate Governance: Advise on corporate governance matters, assisting boards of directors in making informed decisions and ensuring adherence to corporate bylaws and regulations.
- Securities Litigation: Handle securities-related disputes and regulatory matters, particularly for publicly traded companies. This may involve shareholder actions or investigations by regulatory bodies.
- Environmental and Regulatory Litigation: Address environmental and regulatory disputes and represent the company in legal proceedings related to compliance or violations.
- Tax Litigation: Assist in resolving tax-related disputes through litigation or negotiation, working closely with tax specialists.
- International Business Disputes: Handle litigation involving international business transactions, cross-border disputes, and trade-related legal matters.
- Alternative Dispute Resolution: Recommend and engage in alternative dispute resolution methods, such as mediation and arbitration, to resolve conflicts without the need for full-scale litigation.
- Record Keeping and Documentation: Maintain thorough records and documentation of legal matters and litigation proceedings.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in law.
- A minimum of 5 to 10 years’ experience as a corporate lawyer for Malls in the state of Qatar.
- Proven background on corporate law (contract law, commercial law, property leasing law, tax law, accounting, securities law, bankruptcy, intellectual property rights, licensing, zoning laws)
- Excellent communication skills, Arabic and English both verbally and in writing.
- Highly analytical with strong attention to detail.
- Outstanding managerial and negotiation skills.