Senior Corporate Legal Associate

About the role

A leading independent law firm based in Qatar is looking for a Senior Corporate Legal Associate to join its growing team. The role suits 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. The position is based in Lusail, Qatar.

Key responsibilities

• Advise corporate clients on 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 touching infrastructure, construction law and dispute resolution or arbitration when required.
• Manage client relationships proactively, delivering a high standard of professional and responsive service.

Required profile

• At least 7 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in a reputable law firm or corporate environment.
• At least 5 years of practice within the GCC, with a strong preference for direct experience in Qatar.
• Bilingual fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken) is mandatory, including drafting complex legal documents in both languages.
• Core expertise in corporate law; secondary experience in construction law and/or arbitration/dispute resolution is highly valued.

Required skills

• Strong analytical, negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to advise on Qatari and GCC law and to handle complex commercial contracts and joint ventures.

What we 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.