Deputy General Counsel - Qatar Foundation

Job Purpose:

To provide legal advice to QF Headquarters and Centers and ensure compliance with the provisions of all agreements within the established QF legal framework. Assist the General Council in the day-to-day running of the Legal Department and managing staff.



KEY RESULT AREAS

ÿ Act as the source of legal advice within the Foundation by extending expertise in all the



functional areas of the Legal Department.



ÿ Ensure corporate compliance in all aspects of the business of QF with Qatari laws and other



applicable laws as well as with signed agreements as part of good governance of the Foundation.



ÿ Negotiate and approve the legal terms and conditions of contracts and all other contractual



arrangements, short and long term agreements, consultants and suppliers as per defined



authority limits.



ÿ Develop and periodically review standard agreements and contract terms and conditions to



ensure QF’s legal interests are protected.



ÿ Provide legal interpretations to the provisions of high level QF and all other contractual



agreements.



ÿ Maintain relations and liaise with both international and Qatari based law firms to ensure ready



and timely legal assistance as and when required.



ÿ Develop and update the Business Conduct Policies and as a member and Secretary to the BMO,



receive declarations and reports pertaining to conflicts of interests, non-compliance incidents,



etc. and initiate appropriate action in coordination with the President.



ÿ Maintain records and provide safe custody for agreements and other contractual arrangements



signed by QF and authorizes issuance of controlled copies to the relevant Directorates and



Centers.



ÿ Liaise with insurers in the area of loss prevention and warranty claims to ensure efficient



insurance service.



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:	Support Services
Company Industry:	Community/Social Services/and Nonprofit

Preferred Candidate

Career Level:	Management
Degree:	Bachelor's degree / higher diploma

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Date Posted: January 31, 2014 at 09:53PM

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Deputy General Counsel - Qatar Foundation