Senior Legal Counsel - Contracts

About the role

A Legal Affairs function in Doha, Qatar is looking for an experienced Senior Legal Counsel - Contracts. The role provides comprehensive legal support and guidance on contractual matters across the organization, covering the full contract lifecycle from drafting and review through negotiation, execution, implementation, renewal and termination. It works closely with internal departments, senior management and external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate and advise on a wide range of contracts and legal agreements across business functions
• Oversee the full contract lifecycle, from drafting and review through negotiation, execution, implementation, renewal and termination
• Review contractual terms, identify legal risks and recommend amendments and mitigation measures
• Advise on contractual rights, obligations, liabilities, indemnities, warranties, confidentiality, termination and dispute resolution
• Ensure agreements comply with laws, regulations, legal standards and internal governance requirements
• Lead and support contract negotiations with external parties
• Review and develop standard contract templates, legal clauses and contractual documentation
• Establish and improve contract review procedures, approval workflows and contract management practices
• Monitor contractual obligations and support departments in addressing breaches, disputes and related matters
• Coordinate with external legal counsel and authorities on complex matters, and advise senior management on complex legal and contractual issues

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB); an LLM is an advantage
• Minimum 8-10 years of relevant legal experience, with substantial expertise in contract drafting, review, negotiation and management
• Proven experience handling a broad range of contractual agreements and advising senior stakeholders
• Experience in an established corporate legal department or a reputable law firm
• Strong knowledge of contract law, legal risk management and contractual obligations
• Exposure to international agreements and cross-border arrangements is an advantage; experience in media, broadcasting, entertainment, technology or telecommunications is desirable
• Membership in a recognized Bar Association or professional legal body, where applicable
• Fluency in English is essential; Arabic is an advantage

Required skills

• Excellent legal drafting, reviewing and negotiation skills
• Analytical, research and problem-solving abilities
• Stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple agreements and priorities
• Professionalism, integrity, discretion and attention to detail