Job Description:
Located in Doha, the capital of Qatar, our client is a state-of-the-art healthcare facility providing world-class healthcare services, but will also be a learning environment for medical students and residents and a centre of excellence for national and international research.
The Legal Advisor provides legal and expertise with responsibilities covering employment law, policy development, risk and compliance and research.
Key Accountabilities:
•Responsible for internal legal IT and commercial legal matters
•Identify emerging commercial issues and make appropriate recommendations
•Provide assistance with negotiations and the management of any claims
•Advises on the use and relevance of identified laws to the client
•Researches and provides legal analysis of laws particularly in relation to commercial activities
•Provides analysis of matters bought to the legal department and writes reports on the same
•Participates in the compliance processes and offers training
•Develops policies as required.
•In view of the developing and changing needs and opportunities during this start-up phase, this position may perform other duties as assigned
Skills
•A Law Degree.
•Regional legal experience - preferred but not essential
•Working knowledge of Qatari laws - preferred but not essential
•Strong demonstrated knowledge in Commercial contracting skills.
•Demonstrated experience in research, report writing, policy development and legal drafting.
•Demonstrated ability to work successfully with both internal and external stakeholders.
•Proven experience working successfully and effectively in cross- functional teams.
•Demonstrated use of own initiative and strong problem solving abilities.
•Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills.
•Proficient in the use of Microsoft office applications including Word, Excel, Outlook.
•Fluency in written and spoken English
