Head of Legal and Compliance

2 weeks ago

Doha, Baladīyat ad Dawḩah, Qatar Management Solutions International MSI Full time

Job Description

Form No. AHCHRDFRM002

Rev. 01

Issue

Owner Human Resource

Page 1 of 2

Job Title Group Head of Legal & Compliance

Job Grade AB

Department Legal & Compliance Reports to Executive Director

Creation Date 18/03/2023 Work Location As per business needs

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Executive Director the Head of Legal & Compliance is responsible for the effective and efficient management of all legal aspects of Artan Holding and all its subsidiaries. The successful candidate will work closely with senior management business unit heads and external stakeholders to ensure the company operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Providing expert legal advice to the business on a wide range of legal and commercial matters while ensuring legal compliance and reducing contractual risks. Working on a team manager level the incumbent will take responsibility for negotiating drafting and reviewing all contracts and agreements and representing the company whenever required and as directed by the management.

Key Relationships

Internal: Executive Management SBU heads HoDs

External: Ministries Local authorities Government institutions

Authorities

Lead the legal and compliance department.

Accountabilities

Oversee and provide guidance on corporate governance legal and compliance aspects and development of plans and policies.

Oversee and spearhead critical negotiations.

Verify that contracts are inherently riskfree.

Duties and Responsibilities

Develop and implement legal and compliance policies procedures and controls across the holding group of companies

Review and advise the management team on legal implications of internal policies and procedures

Review and draft contracts agreements and internal policies and ensure that they are in compliance with all statutory and legal requirements

Research and evaluate different risk factors regarding business decisions and business unit operations

Provide legal advice and support to senior management business unit heads and other stakeholders on a range of legal and regulatory matters.

Review and provide legal advice on company documents

Liaise with relevant departments / business units to ensure that where legal risks have been identified appropriate courses of action are taken

Provide legal protection and risk management advice to the management team particularly on contract management

Prepare review and modify contractual documents to assist and support all business units and their business activities

Review all contracts / documentation currently in place assessing legal implications that need to be brought to the attention of the management team

Negotiate review and draft documentation for business transactions. Prepare a checklist to ensure that information is submitted on time

The incumbent is required to be abreast of the latest changes to legal legislation

Ability to translate all contracts / documentation from English to Arabic and vice versa in legal terminology/ nomenclature

Job Description

Form No. AHCHRDFRM002

Rev. 01

Issue

Owner Human Resource

Page 2 of 2

This position may have a team leading responsibility

The incumbent needs to oversee the quality of work and productivity of the team member(s) and provide guidance and direction wherever necessary.

Any other tasks duties & responsibilities that may be added from time to time as relevant to business requirements

Skills

Excellent communication skills verbal and written in English and Arabic

Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with laws dealing with commercial contract administration particularly contract negotiation preparation and administration

Proven track record of successfully managing legal and compliance teams and implementing effective policies and controls

Ability to provide sound legal advice to management on technical matters

Strong planning and organization skills

High degree of professional ethics and integrity

Ability to work independently prioritize tasks and manage competing deadlines

Strong attention to detail

Ability to think strategically and provide solutions to complex legal and regulatory issues Language:

English Arabic

Specialized Training/ Knowledge Required

Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate law and procedures

Proven track record of adding value to an organisation through the development of comprehensive

contract documents that mitigate risk and penalties

Education & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Law with specialization in corporate or commercial law is essential

Master's Degree in Law or Business will be an added advantage

Experience

10 years proven experience as legal counsel in a business environment

Minimum 5 years' experience ideally in a leading organization with a proven track record in contract

negotiation and drafting

All job descriptions are flexible and adaptable. The above represents the minimum acceptable application of our professional

responsibilities. Should the candidate believe that there is more that can be offered to this post he/she should make the line

manager aware of any potential improvements.

Declaration Statement

I the undersigned have read and understood the job description. I hereby confirm that I agree and will ensure to follow

the above job description.

Employee's Name Employee's Signature Date

Skills

Attention To Detail, Compliance, Commercial Law, Flexible, Organization Skill, Team Leading, Excel, Communication Skill, Documentation, Strong Attention, Work Independently

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