Assistant General Counsel - Qatar Foundation

Job Purpose:

The Assistant General Counsel assists the Deputy Legal Counsel in the identification and resolution of any legal issues by researching on references, initiating and responding to legal actions and compiling and preparing legal information required for all QF Divisions and Centers.



KEY RESULT AREAS

ÿ Work under Deputy General Counsel and as team leader as a primary source of legal information for the President’s office and ensure provision of consistency advice as requested.



ÿ Draft, review and assist in negotiating contracts to serve the best interests of QF and ensure enforceability of contracts.



ÿ Guide the legal registration process for new institutions associated with QF to efficiently incorporate new centers/subsidiaries.



ÿ Advise on QF’s compliance with Qatari Law and any other applicable law to mitigate any risk of legal action against the Foundation.



ÿ Gather and analyze research data, such as statutes, decisions, and legal articles, codes, and documents for reference and citation in the course of executing legal functions.



ÿ Represent Legal Department in meetings with the President, Centers and Divisions to provide legal assistance as required.



ÿ Follow-up on legal agreements to ensure that they are submitted and completed efficiently and effectively and respond to any queries as appropriate.



ÿ Liaise and advise centers on legal issues to ensure compliance with QF’s legal framework, signed contracts and agreements.



ÿ Liaise and coordinate with QF external legal counsels to resolve legal issues and assure the rights and interests of the Foundation.



ÿ Supervise the Paralegal and guide other junior legal personnel to ensure effective support for the ÿ Applies the legislation applicable to the Foundation in manner that is favorable and that ensures the Foundation is always in compliance with corporate governance requirements .



ÿ Recommends modifications to the corporate documents and structure if necessary



ÿ Oversees the records of the Foundation and their accuracy.



ÿ Understands teaching, learning and research, and seeks to provide guidance to more junior staff on research methodology and presentation of result.



ÿ Familiarize, understand and implement QF health, safety, and environment policy, procedures, legal regulations and objectives applicable to areas of responsibility. Ensures coordination with HSE department in implementing, monitoring and reviewing of HSE performance to ensure work under his/her control is performed in a safe, healthy and environmentally sound manner.

Job Details

Date Posted:	2014-01-31
Job Location:	Doha, Qatar
Job Role:	Management
Company Industry:	Community/Social Services/and Nonprofit

Preferred Candidate

Career Level:	Executive/Director
Degree:	Bachelor's degree / higher diploma

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Date Posted: January 31, 2014 at 09:31PM

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Assistant General Counsel - Qatar Foundation