Position Title: Senior Legal Counsel

Location: Qatar

Overview

A leading energy and water utility in Qatar is seeking a highly skilled Senior Legal Counsel to provide timely and strategic legal support to the organisation and its affiliated Joint Ventures (JVs) and Independent Power Producers (IPPs). This role involves managing a broad portfolio of legal matters including compliance, contracts, litigation, and regulatory issues. Fluency in English is essential; Arabic is highly advantageous.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary inclusive of housing and transportation allowances

• Annual flight allowance for employee, spouse, and up to 3 dependent children (under 18)

• Education allowance for up to 3 children (under 18)

• Health insurance for employee and family (as above)

• Life insurance (employee only)

• 30 days paid annual vacation

• Annual bonus up to 2.5x monthly base salary

• 5-star hotel accommodation for first 30 days upon arrival in Qatar

Key Responsibilities

Legal Advice & Compliance

• Deliver high-quality legal analysis to ensure company-wide adherence to legal and regulatory obligations

• Lead compliance initiatives and audits, offering strategic guidance on implementation and risk mitigation

• Keep the business informed of legislative changes and regulatory updates

Contract Management

• Draft, review, and negotiate a range of commercial contracts and corporate agreements

• Ensure contract terms meet internal policies, legal standards, and strategic objectives

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align documentation with evolving business needs

Litigation & External Counsel Liaison

• Oversee litigation documentation and coordinate with external legal advisors

• Manage dispute resolution and ensure internal alignment with legal strategy

• Lead legal workstreams and projects as directed by the General Counsel

Strategic Leadership & Planning

• Contribute to departmental strategy in alignment with corporate goals

• Support legal input in corporate planning and decision-making processes

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership across legal and regulatory matters

Governance & Policy

• Lead the development and enforcement of internal legal policies and procedures

• Maintain consistent, high-quality legal documentation and process integrity

• Ensure corporate governance policies comply with Qatar and GCC standards

Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with ministries, regulators, legal advisors, and external entities

• Support collaboration across internal departments and committees

• Foster strong working relationships with senior management and external partners

Candidate Profile

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law or Business from a recognised institution (MBA preferred)

Experience:

• Minimum 12 years’ experience in corporate legal roles, with at least 5 years in managerial leadership

• Experience within the power, water, or energy sectors is highly preferred

Languages:

• Fluent in English (required)

• Proficiency in Arabic (advantageous)

Skills & Competencies:

• Deep knowledge of corporate, commercial, and regulatory law

• Proven contract negotiation, drafting, and compliance experience

• Strategic thinking, legal project management, and decision-making capabilities

• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural leadership skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication, including presentation and influencing skills

• Familiarity with Qatar/GCC legal and cultural context