Role: Senior Corporate Legal Associate
Location: Lusail, Qatar (GCC)
Experience Level: Mid-Senior level (7+ years PQE)
Industry: Law Practice / Legal Services
About the Role
We are instructed by a leading, independent law firm based in Qatar, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Corporate Legal Associate to join their growing team. This role is ideal for a seasoned legal professional with extensive regional expertise who can independently manage complex corporate matters while contributing to the firm's broader litigation, construction, or arbitration practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise corporate clients on a broad range of commercial transactions, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and structural matters.
- Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial contracts, joint venture agreements, and corporate documentation.
- Provide strategic legal counsel aligned with Qatari and GCC laws to domestic and international clients.
- Collaborate cross-functionally on matters intersecting with infrastructure, construction law, and dispute resolution/arbitration when required.
- Manage client relationships proactively, ensuring a high standard of professional and responsive service.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum of 7 years Post-Qualification Experience (PQE) within a reputable law firm or corporate environment.
- At least 5 years of experience practicing within the GCC region, with a strong preference for candidates who have direct experience in Qatar.
- Complete bilingual fluency in both Arabic and English (written and spoken) is mandatory, with the ability to draft complex legal documents in both languages.
- Core expertise in Corporate Law, with highly valued secondary experience or exposure to Construction Law and/or Arbitration/Dispute Resolution.
- Strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
What is on Offer
- The opportunity to work with a prestigious firm in a premier business hub.
- Exposure to high-value, complex regional matters.
- A collaborative and dynamic professional environment.
