Legal Manager

2 weeks ago

Doha, Baladīyat ad Dawḩah, Qatar Staff Source International Full time

Job Purpose:


To support Company's various legal activities through conducting legal research and analysis, providing expert legal advice, clarifications, and opinions, and reviewing and preparing relevant agreements and other legal documents mainly in connection with the construction of the district cooling plants and SNG farms, and assisting the General Counsel in all legal matters.


Key Accountability:

  • Be fully conversant with the Company's policies and procedures.
  • Assist the General Counsel in legal matters by providing legal advice, opinions, clarifications, and recommendations to contribute to the protection of Company's interests.
  • Support the Contracts & Procurement Department (C&P) in relation to the legal aspects of the contracts managed by C&P by providing legal advice and assistance on claims by suppliers, vendors, contractors etc.,
  • Under the direction of the General counsel, review and assess contractors claims and legal issues arising in the implementation of the district cooling plants and SNG farms construction; providing legal advice on remedies and mitigation under the contracts; and working closely with Projects Management Team in steering the execution of the projects.
  • Under the direction of the General Counsel, manage contentious matters relating to the construction of the district cooling plants and SNG farms.
  • Analyse and advise on threats and merits of disputes and potential court and arbitration proceedings. relating to the construction of the district cooling plants and SNG farms.
  • Under the direction of the General Counsel, manage external counsels representing the Company before courts, arbitration tribunals and other dispute resolution forums in all pending claims relating to the construction of the district cooling plants and SNG farms.
  • Propose the appropriate defence, prevention, and strategic measures to resolve dispute and defend the Company's legal position in claims relating to the construction of the district cooling plants and SNG farms. Recommended settlements where warranted in order to safeguard the Company's best interests.
  • Assist in developing strategies for and undertaking involvement in critical cases, including exit strategies where appropriate, to optimise the Company's position and prospects for successful outcomes.
  • Provide advice on corporate compliance with all statutory and governmental statutes and requirements to protect the company's interests.
  • Keeping informed of industryspecific legal regulations.
  • Define and implement processes for continuous monitoring of various legal issues pertaining to the Company's projects and operating subsidiaries in Qatar to ensure that all relevant legal and regulatory requirements are fulfilled to minimise the risk of litigation and disputes.
  • Analyse the legal implications of cases and highlight the strengths and weaknesses for the attention of General Counsel and recommend to the General Counsel on actions for resolution in light of Qatari laws.
  • Support General Counsel on corporate administration matters.
  • Review and develop contracts managed by the Contracts and Procurement Department.
  • Support the Contracts and Procurement Department on legal matters related to contracts breaches and termination process related to thirdparty contractors' defaults.
  • Review agreements with a view to assessment of legal risk and prevention thereof.
  • Evaluate Company's legal risks and report them to the General Counsel with recommendations on how to mitigate them and ensure that Company's best legal interests are noted.
  • Maintain an uptodate database of all relevant laws and regulations to provide a convenient source of reference to the General Counsel.
  • In coordination with and as per the directions of the General Counsel:
  • Manage services from external legal providers including procurement of legal services, costs, terms of engagement, reporting protocols and ancillary services.
  • Attending meetings internal or external to address legal issues to ensure the Company is protected from adverse legal consequences.
  • Develop and maintain relations with legal experts and external party consultants to maximise perspective and input into legal decisions affecting the Company's projects.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in law from a reputable university

Minimum Experience:

6 to 10 years of construction law experience in construction companies or law firms / consultancy role

Job-Specific Skills (Generic / Technical):

  • Proficiency English: Arabic is advantageous.
  • Extensive knowledge of Qatar's laws and regulations
  • Extensive experience in construction contracts negotiation, drafting and management.
  • Extensive experience with litigation and/or arbitration proceedings in the construction field
  • Conflict management and dispute resolution skills
  • Thorough understanding of the legal compliance requirements
  • Excellent communication and relationship man

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