Head of Legal – MENA

Job description / Role

Television Media Industry
Location: Doha, Qatar
Excellent Tax Free Salary Package

Our client is a global network of sports channels with headquarters across the Middle East, France, Indonesia and the US is currently undergoing significant executive talent growth given its formation in 2012. The firm currently operates and provides services across the Middle East, North Africa, France, USA, Indonesia, Canada, Hong Kong and Thailand. The Executive Team are now looking to recruit a Head of Legal for the Middle East North Africa region to provide advice on legal aspects of all Sports activities for the MENA region.

Reporting to the Global Director of Legal and leading the MENA Legal Team; this role is responsible for the following:

• Reviews and draft policies and regulations, to ensure consistency with applicable law relative to all legal issues for the MENA region.
• Keeping abreast of legislation and follow up legal suits and arbitration to which the firm is a party.
• Drafts, review and negotiates all contractual arrangements, including those with contractors, customers, consultants, suppliers, lessors, distributors, licensors and producers.
• Develops standards agreements and reviews all agreements to ensure the firm is protected legally.
• Responsible for the support of the firm’s security, safety, environment and Quality policies and programs, and carrying out specific duties and responsibilities related to his job as spelled out in management system documentation, policies, procedures, local documentation, management System Manual, and other related documents.
• Provides legal advice to Departments on legal issues referred by General Counsel relative to the MENA region.
• Clarify and interpret laws to the firm’s management and keep abreast of relevant legislation.

Requirements

The attributes we seek for suitably qualified candidates comprise:

• Bachelor of Law (Commercial / Business) from a recognized University with a minimum of 10 years’ experience in commercial and corporate law with a minimum of 3 years TV or media experience being required.
• Knowledge in rights regulations and international laws within the Television or Media industry will be highly required.
• Experience in the MENA regional will be highly regarded with knowledge of Qatar laws and regulations being desirable.
• Exceptional communication skills with superior written and verbal English language skills.
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and problem solve are essential as well as the ability to work within a multi-cultural environment.

A competitive salary package will be offered to attract exceptional candidates to this growth organization. To apply, forward your resume in Word format.

About the Company

1Recruit International LLC is an international global recruitment and human resource solutions consultancy with a global mind set and a proven track record in talent management. Resourcing across an array of executive business sectors, our corporate mission entails client satisfaction through quality orientation; a consultative approach, delivery excellence and innovation through 'best fit candidates technically, behaviourally and culturally.