Legal Manager

Job description / Role

Legal Manager - DOMASCo - Qatar

Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.

The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Group's continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.We are currently looking to recruit a Litigation Lawyer to join our Group Legal Department, based in Qatar, reporting to the General Manager - Litigation and Compliance, the Litigation Lawyer will act in as litigation manager for the Group.

The responsibilities will include, but not limited to, the following:
- The candidate should have a wide experience as litigator in criminal or civil or commercial litigation. And should be able to represent the company in hearings, arbitrations and mediations as well as tribunals.
- Compiling information for court cases and/ or the external council as applicable ;conducting legal research; finding laws or similar court decisions related to pending cases; interpreting laws or legislation; explaining government laws or regulations; analyzing data, legal questions and existing evidence or facts; writing legal documents. He must also communicate well with others on a daily basis. Sometimes,  he may have to serve legal papers.
- Arranging for the protection of intellectual property rights.
- Outsourcing legal services and liaising with external counsels as and when necessary.
- Drafting and filing criminal cases and attend to hearings at various court, police stations, prosecution department of the UAE
- Drafting, reviewing and/or advising on some commercial contracts relating to the Group business in the UAE.
- Ensure proper compliance by the Group companies with all relevant laws and regulations.
- The candidate should be objective, be highly analytical, and have organizational, management and problem-solving skills and he must be strategic and confident in carrying out his decisions and speaking on behalf of company.

Requirements

* Academic and professional legal qualifications (qualified lawyer from a reputable university and admitted as a lawyer in home country).
* 5 years of post-qualification experience out of which at least 3 years of practical experience in the UAE.
* Preference will be given to candidates with previous experience in an in-house legal role and with Saudi experience.
* Fluent in both written and spoken English.
* Good communications, management and computer skills.

About the Company

Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.

The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Groups continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.

The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Groups belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.