Legal/Compliance Officer

1 week ago

Doha, Baladīyat ad Dawḩah, Qatar PPL Dynamics Full time


Job Purpose

The Legal & Compliance Officer is responsible for ensuring that the companys operations comply with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies in Qatar. The role provides legal support, manages compliance frameworks, mitigates legal and regulatory risks, and supports business units—particularly jewellery and luxury watch operations—while maintaining strong governance standards.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Advisory & Support

  • Provide legal advice and support to management and business units on commercial, corporate, and regulatory matters.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts including supplier agreements, franchise/brand agreements, NDAs, leases, and service contracts.
  • Support dispute resolution, claims management, and coordination with external legal counsel when required.

Compliance & Regulatory Oversight

  • Ensure compliance with Qatar laws and regulations, including commercial law, labor law, consumer protection, and trade regulations.
  • Monitor compliance related to luxury retail operations, including jewellery and watch trading, licensing, and certifications.
  • Support implementation and monitoring of internal compliance policies, procedures, and controls.

Risk Management & Governance

  • Identify legal and compliance risks and recommend mitigation measures.
  • Assist in maintaining corporate governance frameworks and internal controls.
  • Support internal audits, regulatory inspections, and compliance reviews.

AML, KYC & Ethical Compliance

  • Support Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance, particularly for high-value jewellery and watch transactions.
  • Ensure adherence to ethical standards, anti-bribery, and anti-corruption policies.
  • Assist in investigating compliance breaches and implementing corrective actions.

Documentation & Reporting

  • Maintain legal records, contracts, licenses, and compliance documentation.
  • Prepare compliance reports for management and regulatory bodies when required.
  • Track regulatory changes and communicate impacts to relevant stakeholders.

Key Requirements

Education & Professional Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Law (LLB) from a recognized institution.
  • Professional certification in Compliance, Risk, or Corporate Governance is an advantage.
  • Admission to practice law or relevant legal training is preferred.

Experience

  • 5–8 years
    of experience in legal and/or compliance roles, preferably within holding companies, retail, luxury goods, or commercial businesses.
  • Strong experience with Qatar laws and regulatory frameworks (GCC experience preferred).
  • Exposure to AML/KYC compliance and high-value transactions is a strong advantage.

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong legal drafting, review, and negotiation skills.
  • Sound knowledge of corporate, commercial, and regulatory law.
  • High attention to detail with strong analytical and risk assessment skills.
  • Ability to work independently and handle confidential matters with integrity.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work with senior stakeholders.

Language & Other Requirements

  • Fluent in English
    (Arabic is a strong advantage).
  • Strong ethical standards and professional judgment.

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