Tax and Legal Services

**Line of Service**

Tax

**Industry/Sector**

Not Applicable

**Specialism**

M&A Legal

**Management Level**

Manager

**Job Description & Summary**

**Key Responsibilities**:
**- Strategic Legal Counsel**:
- Provide expert legal advice on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate restructuring, and governance.
- Develop and implement strategies for complex legal transactions and ensure compliance with local and international laws and regulations.

**- Leadership and Management**:
- Lead and manage a team of legal professionals, fostering an environment of high performance and continuous learning and development.
- Oversee the work of junior lawyers and support the senior management team, ensuring high-quality legal services are delivered to clients.
- Exhibit a forward-looking perspective, anticipating future legal and business challenges and addressing them proactively.
- Encourage and lead innovative thinking among team members to support the firm’s growth and strategic objectives.
- Make sound decisions under pressure, balancing the need for thoroughness with decisiveness.

**- Client Relationship Management**:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their business needs and providing tailored legal solutions.
- Negotiate, draft, and review complex legal documents and contracts to protect the interests of clients.

**- Business Development**:
- Directly contribute to the growth of the firm by identifying new business opportunities and participating in networking events.
- Collaborate with other departments to develop cross-functional initiatives that enhance the firm's service offerings.

**- Risk Management**:
- Identify potential legal risks and develop mitigation strategies to protect the firm and its clients.
- Stay abreast of changes in laws and regulations in Qatar that may impact the firm's practice areas and advise on necessary actions.
- Communicate complex legal concepts and risks in a clear and persuasive manner to all stakeholders.

**Qualifications**:
- A law degree from a recognized university and admission to practice law in at least one jurisdiction.
- A minimum of 6-8 years of post-qualification experience in corporate and commercial law, with a focus on

mergers and acquisitions in a reputable international law firm.
- Strong knowledge of the legal and regulatory environment in the Middle East in general, and more specifically in Doha.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proven ability to lead and manage a team effectively.
- Demonstrated track record of business development and client relationship management.
- Fluent in English, with proficiency in Arabic considered an asset.

**Personal Attributes**:
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Highly organized and able to manage multiple projects simultaneously with being able to meet tight deadlines.
- Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and the ability to work under pressure.
- Commitment to maintaining the highest level of confidentiality and integrity.

**Education **_(if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified) _

Degrees/Field of Study required:
Degrees/Field of Study preferred:
**Certifications **_(if blank, certifications not specified) _

**Required Skills**:
**Optional Skills**

**Desired Languages **_(If blank, desired languages not specified) _

**Travel Requirements**

**Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?**

**Government Clearance Required?**

**Job Posting End Date**

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