Legal Counsel - Qatar

Doha Permanent AED38,000 - AED40,000 per month (AED456,000 - AED480,000 per year) View Job Description
This role will provide broad legal support across commercial, corporate and operational matters. The successful candidate will work closely with senior stakeholders and play a key role in drafting, negotiating and advising on a wide range of international agreements.
  • Entertainment business with global reach
  • High-autonomy role with direct exposure to commercial negotiations

About Our Client

Our client is a rapidly expanding international entertainment organisation operating across multiple global markets. Backed by a well-established platform, the business is continuing to invest heavily in commercial growth, partnerships, events and media initiatives.

Job Description

  • Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts.
  • Support sponsorship, partnership and supplier agreement negotiations.
  • Provide practical day-to-day legal advice to business stakeholders.
  • Advise on intellectual property, branding and content-related matters.
  • Assist with dispute management and pre-litigation issues.
  • Liaise with and manage external legal counsel where required.
  • Support the development of legal templates, policies and processes.
  • Contribute to wider legal, governance and commercial initiatives across the business.

The Successful Applicant

  • Qualified lawyer from a Common Law jurisdiction.
  • Approximately 2-5 years PQE.
  • Strong training from a reputable international or leading regional law firm.
  • Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills.
  • Experience across commercial, corporate or TMT matters.
  • Strong attention to detail with sound legal judgement.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
  • Strong communication skills and a pragmatic, business-focused approach.

What's on Offer

  • Rare opportunity to combine high-quality legal work with a globally recognised sports and entertainment platform.
  • Significant responsibility, autonomy and exposure to senior decision-makers from day one.
Contact
Matt Jones
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7111895

Job summary

Sector
Legal
Subsector
Leisure / Travel / Tourism
Industry
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Where
Doha
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Matt Jones
Job reference
JN-092026-7111895