Legal Manager

Job description / Role

A large service based company in Doha, Qatar is seeking a Legal Manager who would head up the legal department and would manage the Service Contracts and handle Labour Law together with HR

Client Details

A large service based company in Doha, Qatar. They are part of international conglomerate companies and have a large staff count

Description

* Review, draft, negotiate and administer a variety of tender and contracts with clients, vendors and other business partners.
* Drive to conclusion commercial and other business needs directly and through effective communication within company departments, executive management and with customer or company partners, vendors or suppliers.
* Advise company concerning business transactions, claim liability, advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits, or legal rights and obligations.
* Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
* Provide advice on legal and ethical issues referred to by the CEO.
* Provide support to Human Resources regarding labour matters.
* Prepare and draft legal documents.
* Provide legal support to the bidding department in the tender processes.
* Analyse and identify legal risks and their implications.
* Prepare legal briefs and opinion.
* Draft, review, amend contracts, agreements and other legal instruments entered by the company
* Ensure keeping the Company in compliance with law.
* Draft official documents needed to be sent to governmental sectors.
* Draft and translate letters (Arabic/English) and documents addressed to governmental authorities or involving legal issues as required.
* Preparing all resolutions need to be signed by the Board Members.
* Maintain updates in terms of new business laws and regulations.
* Perform related duties such as interpretation of laws, keeping abreast of legislation.
* Contact law enforcement authorities, e.g., Attorney General, Police department on matters relevant to the company

Job Offer

* A stable opportunity in a global company
* Family benefits including schooling and private insurance

Requirements

Essential

* Arabic speaking and writing
* Commercial Contracts and Labour Law experience (50/50)
* Able to work independently with little support
* Able to live and work in Qatar

Additional Qualifications

* This is a business support role requiring strong legal and operations focus.
* Particular preference given to individuals with background in facility management, engineering or construction biddings.
* Candidates must be experienced with tender preparations, including due diligence and contract review, and should have familiarity with document review platforms. Candidates are required to demonstrate superb attention to detail, the ability to meet tight deadlines, excellent oral and written communication skills.
* The position will require an ability to display legal and business acumen in approaching and resolving issues, primarily focused on procurement functions of the business

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.