Senior Lawyer - Corporate, Construction & Arbitration

About the role

An established law firm in Qatar is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Lawyer to join its growing legal team. The firm wants a bilingual lawyer with a strong background in the GCC legal market, ideally with substantial experience in Qatar, who can advise clients on complex corporate, commercial, construction and/or arbitration matters.

Key responsibilities

• Advise clients on corporate, commercial, construction and/or arbitration matters.
• Manage complex legal matters, giving practical advice and supporting clients through key stages of transactions and disputes.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, legal documentation and other instruments.
• Carry out legal research and prepare opinions, advice and memoranda.
• Work closely with clients and colleagues, maintain strong professional relationships and contribute to the firm's wider practice development.

Required profile

• At least 7 years of post-qualification experience.
• Minimum of 5 years in the GCC legal market; Qatar experience particularly desirable.
• Fluent in Arabic and English, with strong written and verbal communication in both.
• Experience in corporate, construction and/or arbitration.

Required skills

• Strong drafting, negotiation and client management skills.
• Comfortable handling complex legal matters with domestic and international clients.

What we offer

• A competitive remuneration package depending on experience.
• The chance to join an established legal practice in Qatar working on varied domestic and international matters.

Applications are handled by the recruiter, Eclectic Recruitment. Candidates are asked to follow up after 10 days if they have not heard back.