Job Purpose:

Accountable and responsible to review, analyze, draft and negotiate complex contracts in conjunction with User and Sponsor departments to protect the interests of, and meet the business requirements of, Qatar Airways Group. To provide accurate and business-oriented legal advice to Qatar Airways and its subsidiaries. To act as Group Legal point of contact for assisting with relationship management of selected User department(s).

Responsibilities

• Negotiating, drafting and implementing a wide variety of simple and complex commercial agreements.
• Development and management of strategic contracts in accordance with corporate requirements, supporting legal requirements and procedures to secure and protect the business interests of the company in matters related to contracts.
• Review draft and negotiate contracts with suppliers and service providers.
• Will work closely with clients across the QR Group, becoming their trusted legal and business advisor.
• Develop and implement suggestions to contract policy and procedure revision and improvement.
• Provide high quality review, analysis, negotiation and drafting of contracts.
• Identify issues and determines when the escalation procedure should be started.
• Resolve any disputes which come up and identifying areas for improvement in company’s contracting processes.
• Provide legal interpretations on Standard Terms and Conditions of contracts.
• Perform other Department duties related to his/her position as directed by the Head of the Department.

About You

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent with Minimum 8 years of job-related experience Essential
• Must be admitted as a lawyer in a recognised jurisdiction.
• Must have work experience in a law firm or dedicated legal environment.
• A job-related experience in a similar position.
• Fluent English speaking and writing skills.
• Strong legal drafting skills.
• Excellent knowledge in contract and commercial negotiation relating to service and product agreements.
• Ability to understand complex vendor contracts.
• Proficiency in MS Office package, particularly MS Word.
• Keen eye for detail and strong presentation skills.
• Proven track record of handling complex issues and negotiation.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• A self-starter.
• Flexible in approach, with a “can do” attitude.
• Contracting and negotiating skills to the highest standard. Proven track record of handling complex issues and negotiation.
• Managerial skills – Ability to delegate work, set clear direction and manage workflow. Strong mentoring and coaching skills. Ability to train and develop subordinate’s skills. Ability to foster teamwork among team members.

Preferred

• Qualified in a common law jurisdiction.
• Experience of a multi-cultural environment in contracts management and legal.
• Have worked in a medium or large sized matrixed/cross-functional environment.
• Contracts management experience.