Experience At least 12 years of relevant legal experience, preferably within a highly rated international bank or major financial institution/law firm.
Technical & Legal ExpertiseSuperior knowledge of Qatari and English commercial laws as they impact the financial sector.Thorough competence in banking transactions and several legal areas relevant to financial services.Superior understanding of transaction terms related to financings (both conventional and Islamic loans)Ability to review, approve, and draft complex legal documentation, including non-standard agreements.Experience in monitoring regulatory environments and assessing legal risk
Risk, Compliance & Regulatory Awareness Deep understanding of relevant laws, regulations, and compliance practices AML, CTF, sanctions, data protection, fraud, whistleblowing, conflict of interest, insider dealing)Ability to identify, measure, monitor, manage, and report legal risks within the Three Lines of Defence framework. Experience supporting operational risk management requirements RCSA, KRI, incident reporting, remediation)