Group Legal Director

 

Description:

Reporting directly to the group chairman and CEO, Digby Morris has been mandated by a large privately owned business in the state of Qatar to identify a suitably qualified individual for the role of Group Legal Director.

A well-known and long-established business in Doha, the company is a diversified trading conglomerate with vested interests in construction & engineering, real estate, retail and general trading subsidiaries.

The Role

  • Primary function is to lead and develop the legal department at corporate level supported by a team of in-house lawyers and paralegals. The legal department supports a broad spectrum of subsidiaries and JVs under the corporate umbrella.
  • Act as Legal Counsel in identifying and resolving companywide legal, arbitration and compliance issues.
  • Take the lead role in the ongoing development of the company's corporate governance framework.
  • Lead the ongoing development and implementation of policies and procedures for: Legal, Contract & Commercial, Procurement and, Litigation.
  • Advising senior executives and the board on all legal matters
  • Managing internal & external legal relationships
  • Lead the development of the commercial and legal structures for new JVs.

Benefits

  • Highly competitive Tax-Free Salary
  • Housing & Transportation Allowance
  • Company Car/Allowance
  • Flights
  • Medical Cover
  • Executive Bonus scheme
  • School Fees

Organization Digby Morris
Industry Human Resource Jobs
Occupational Category Director
Functional Area MANAGEMENT
Job Location Doha,Qatar
Shift Type Morning
Job Type Full Time
Gender No Preference
Career Level Department Head
Experience 10 Years
Posted at 2023-02-14 10:00 pm
Expires on 2024-12-25