Senior Legal Counsel

8 hours ago

Doha, Baladīyat ad Dawḩah, Qatar PRO-Global Search Full time 80,000 - 150,000 per year


We are looking for an experienced, Russian-speaking lawyer specializing in Special Situations complex corporate matters involving shareholder relations, control, litigation, and risk management. The role requires strategic judgment and hands-on legal expertise to support decision-making and ensure alignment within multi-layered shareholder and holding structures, often governed by English law.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement legal strategies to protect shareholder and company interests
  • Prepare legal positions, procedural documentation, and evidence for corporate litigation
  • Represent the company in court proceedings and supervise external counsel
  • Navigate complex shareholder networks and ensure consistent governance and control
  • Draft, review, and amend shareholder agreements, voting and ownership frameworks, including those governed by English law
  • Establish internal mechanisms for resolving sensitive corporate situations and ensuring compliance
  • Advise senior management and shareholders on corporate governance, structure, and legal risks
  • Support restructuring and transformation of ownership and holding chains

Requirements:

  • 8+ years of experience in corporate law, litigation, or special situations within holding groups, investment firms, or financial institutions
  • Proven record in shareholder-related matters and maintaining governance integrity in multi-jurisdictional structures
  • Strong knowledge of corporate, commercial, and procedural law, including practical experience with English law documentation and principles
  • Experience managing complex ownership structures and multi-stakeholder decision-making
  • Fluent in English and Russian
  • Core traits: strategic insight, precision, diplomacy, and discretion

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