Head of Legal

1Recruit International
Doha, Qatar

Ref: MP907-118
1Recruit International

The Role


The Role


Real Estate and Property Development Firm
Location: Qatar
Excellent Expatriate Salary Package

Growth of our client’s projects has now seen the need to appoint an in house Head of Legal / Legal Director to support the company’s construction projects. Our client, a Qatar real estate and property development firm, has created this exceptional opportunity for a Legal Director to lead, direct and manage their legal requirements for their firm specifically in commercial law across a holding group company. Candidates must possess strong international law knowledge.

Reporting to the CEO, the responsibilities for this role comprise:

• Preparation of commercial contracts for all construction and property requirements as a Developer.
• Provision of legal advice and counsel in matters of contractual rights and obligations to minimize future disputes and litigation.
• Review of contract information, documents and issues.
• Ensure the firm acts within Qatar Law provisions.
• Preparation and maintenance of all types of management contracts required during the normal course of business.
• Provide legal advice and guidance to Senior Managers.
• Prepare legal opinions on matters relating to the implementation of the Statutory Instruments of the Court.
• Negotiate, review, advise and draft Agreements and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
• Act as an expert in acquisition, contracts, procurement and procurement integrity, procurement fraud, program management and government information practice.

Requirements


Requirements


• Law degree from an accredited institution accompanied by a license to practice law with a minimum of 5 years legal experience as in-house or private legal counsel specifically for a holding company ideally. Experience in both share holding companies and group holding companies highly desirable.
• 10+ years’ experience in law with at least 5 years’ experience on an international level.
• In-depth understanding of Common Law and contracts and commercial transactions.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results and drive to succeed.
• Highly effective language, communication and presentation skills.
• Legal expertise in constitutional and administrative procedural processes, negotiation and settlement of disputes, acquisition and contracts, procurement integrity and fraud, preparation of legal opinions, correspondence, legislation, and contracts.
• Must be bilingual in Arabic and English.

About the Company


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.
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