Legal & Compliance Officer (Qatar)

About the role

The Legal & Compliance Officer will support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of compliance policies, procedures and internal controls within the organization.

Key responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of compliance policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments and assess their impact on the organization.
• Conduct compliance reviews, risk assessments, monitoring activities and investigations.
• Coordinate regulatory filings, reporting obligations and compliance documentation.
• Provide practical legal and compliance guidance to internal stakeholders.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Law or related discipline; professional legal qualification preferred.
• 3–5 years of post‑qualification experience in legal compliance, regulatory affairs or corporate governance.
• Experience in a regulated environment or government‑related entity is an advantage.
• Strong written communication and legal drafting skills in English and Arabic.

Required skills

• Legal and regulatory research, interpretation and analysis.
• Compliance monitoring, risk assessment and control evaluation.
• Regulatory reporting and documentation management.
• Policy and procedure drafting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.