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Head of Legal
Qatar National Cement Company
Doha, QAT
Full Time
Director
Onsite
2 weeks ago
Contract ManagementLitigationArbitrationCorporate GovernanceRegulatory ComplianceLegal Risk Management
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Qatar National Cement Company seeks a Head of Legal to lead the legal section, providing strategic advice across operations including manufacturing, construction, procurement, and compliance.
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Contract ManagementLitigationArbitrationCorporate GovernanceRegulatory ComplianceLegal Risk Management
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the Legal Section strategy, objectives, policies, and procedures in alignment with QNCC's corporate strategy
- Provide strategic legal advice to the CEO and Executive Management on matters affecting operations, investments, projects, and business objectives
- Establish and maintain an effective legal risk management framework
- Draft, review, negotiate, and manage all contracts, agreements, tenders, and commercial arrangements
- Manage litigation, arbitration, labor disputes, insurance claims, and regulatory investigations
- Coordinate with external legal counsel and oversee management of all external legal matters
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, corporate governance requirements, and industry best practices
- Support major capital projects, plant expansions, and strategic initiatives by providing legal guidance
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in law from a recognized university
- Master's degree in law (LL.M.), Corporate Law, Commercial Law, or related field preferred
- Admission to practice law and/or professional legal certification preferred
- Minimum 10 15 years of legal experience
- At least 5 years in a managerial legal position
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Roles Objective
- Responsible for leading and managing the Legal Section to provide strategic legal advice and support to QNCC across all business operations.
- Accountable for safeguarding the Company's legal interests, mitigating legal risks, ensuring compliance, and supporting QNCC's strategic objectives.
Strategic Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the Legal Section strategy, objectives, policies, and procedures in alignment with QNCC's corporate strategy and governance framework.
- Provide strategic legal advice to the CEO and Executive Management on matters affecting the Company's operations, investments, projects, and business objectives.
- Establish and maintain an effective legal risk management framework to identify, assess, and mitigate legal and contractual risks.
- Support major capital projects, plant expansions, quarry developments, and strategic initiatives by providing legal guidance and oversight.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, corporate governance requirements, and industry best practices.
- Prepare and manage the Legal Section budget and ensure effective utilization of resources.
Operational Responsibilities Legal Operations & Contract Management
- Lead and supervise the provision of legal services across all QNCC operations.
- Draft, review, negotiate, and manage all contracts, agreements, memoranda, tenders, procurement contracts, service agreements, consultancy agreements, and commercial arrangements.
- Provide legal support for major construction projects, engineering contracts, equipment supply contracts, maintenance agreements, and industrial service contracts.
- Review and advise on tender documents, bid submissions, contract awards, variation orders, claims, and dispute resolution matters.
- Manage litigation, arbitration, labor disputes, insurance claims, and regulatory investigations involving the Company.
- Coordinate with external legal counsel and oversee the management of all external legal matters.
- Provide legal advice relating to quarry operations, land use rights, environmental permits, mining activities, and governmental approvals.
- Monitor developments in Qatar laws and regulations and advise management on their impact on the Company.
- Review and approve legal documentation relating to corporate governance, board resolutions, shareholder matters, and regulatory filings.
- Support investigations relating to employee misconduct, contractual breaches, fraud, and compliance violations.
- Maintain legal records, contract registers, litigation records, and legal documentation systems.
- Represent QNCC before courts, arbitration tribunals, government authorities, regulatory bodies, and external stakeholders when required.
Educational Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in law from a recognized university.
- Master's degree in law (LL.M.), Corporate Law, Commercial Law, or a related field is preferred.
- Admission to practice law and/or professional legal certification is preferred.
Experience
- Minimum 10–15 years of legal experience, including at least 5 years in a managerial legal position.
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