Vice President – Legal
Job Description
About Our Client
Doha office of world leading financial services company.
Job Description
- Responsible for the legal support to the other offices (including to the Senior Management of International Wealth Management) in the META region
- Acting as the GCC representative on the various project initiatives and committees for the META region
- Responsible for the handling of external counsel (appointments, engagements and control over costs), and acting as a benefit point of liaison between external counsel and the stakeholders
- Working together with other GCC teams across globally as the case may be e.g. provide support to the GC Litigation team on local litigation cases, complaints and liaising with local counsel
- Advising the shared services departments on the relevant local laws, such as employment laws, data protection laws, leasing matters, and give support to the COO on corporate governance and corporate secretarial matter
The Successful Applicant
- LL.B. and/or LL.M. from a reputable University, qualified lawyer with in-house banking and finance experience, as well as private practice experience
- At least 7 years of PQE, local META experience in banking and finance
- Proficiency in English, and a good command of written and spoken Arabic
- Dedication to fostering an inclusive culture and value diverse perspectives
What's on Offer
- Competitive tax-free salary
- Chance to join senior leadership of global leader in financial services
- Clear path of progression within the organisation
Job Details
Employment Types:
Full time
Industry:
Recruitment / Staffing / RPO
Function:
IT
Roles:
Company Secretary
