Senior Legal Consultant

Job Description

General Role
Provides expert legal guidance on financial operations, ensuring compliance with national laws, international
standards, and internal governance frameworks. Specializes in advising public sector entities on financial regulations,
risk management, and legal structuring of financial transactions.

Key Responsibilities
• Review financial policies, contracts, and procedures for legal and regulatory compliance.
• Advise finance departments on legal risk mitigation, governance, and internal controls.

Monitor and interpret changes in financial laws, tax regulations, and fiscal policies affecting government and
public sector entities.
• Develop and implement legal frameworks for financial compliance, including anti-corruption, and fiscal
transparency.
• Support training programs on financial legal standards and regulatory awareness.
• Lead legal response planning for financial compliance breaches and crisis scenarios.

Required Experience
• 22+ years of experience in legal advisory with a focus on financial compliance including at least 3 years in a
governmental role within the State of Qatar.
• Proven experience in structuring financial compliance frameworks for public sector entities.
• Deep understanding of Qatari financial regulations, including tax law, anti-corruption, and public
procurement standards.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex financial legal texts and translate them into actionable policies.
• Experience in financial crisis management, legal audits, and regulatory investigations.
• Bilingual proficiency (Arabic and English) is a must.