Senior Manager Commercial Legal Advisory - QNB

Established in 1964 as the countrys first Qatariowned commercial bank QNB Group has steadily grown to become the largest bank in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region.

QNB Groups presence through its subsidiaries and associate companies extends to more than 31 countries across three continents providing a comprehensive range of advanced products and services. The total number of employees is more than 28000 serving up to 20 million customers operating through 1000 locations with an ATM network of 4300 machines.

QNB has maintained its position as one of the highest rated regional banks from leading credit rating agencies including Standard & Poors (A) Moodys (Aa3) and Fitch (A). The Bank has also been the recipient of many awards from leading international specialised financial publications.

Based on the Groups consistent strong financial performance and its expanding international presence QNB currently ranks as the most valuable bank brand in the Middle East and Africa according to Brand Finance Magazine.

QNB Group has an active community support program and sponsors various social educational and sporting events.

The incumbent will contribute to the adequacy and effectiveness of the Relevant Areas legal function within QNB Group. In particular the incumbent will in respect of Relevant Areas ensure accurate legal advice is provided to all the Relevant Areas business areas by all the legal functions operating throughout the QNB Group. Assume a lead role in negotiating all major commercial contracts and procurement agreements to which the Group becomes a party including all IP/IT considerations.

• Review and revise the existing policies and procedures for the domestic and overseas operations serviced by Group Legal to ensure these reflect current practices and changes in relevant laws/ regulations (where same is not handled by Compliance).
• Plan direct and manage the activities of assigned professional and nonprofessional personnel in Group Legal. Delegate assignments and provide counseling and guidance in the performance of their work.
• Monitor the local / international regulatory environment as applicable and assess the impact of related changes on the overall Group risk profile (where same is not handled by Compliance).
• Assist all business areas with the preparation of template documentation where the volume of transactions justifies this.
• Approves (with or without external legal consultants) documentation where standard documentation is not available or where deviations from standard documentation are required.
• Ensure provision of wellresearched legal advice to all departments within the Group on matters relating to Groups transactions and its IP/IT rights.
• Ensure the maintenance of a database of the Groups legal documentation.
• Provide legal opinion on new activities and products and on complex IP/IT issues (including legal data privacy concerns).
• Act within the limits of the powers delegated to the incumbent and delegate authority to the respective departmental / unit heads and monitor exercise of the same.
• Develop and implement adequate monitoring system from Group Legals perspective to ensure that QNB Groups interests are safeguarded. Work in close liaison with other units in the Group in identifying potential opportunities to develop a culture of Legal awareness across the Group.

• University degree in law from a recognized university.
• At least 8 years legal experience in the legal profession
• Competence in several legal areas of concentration with maturity and sound judgement.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Arabic (must).
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Welldeveloped analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Selfmotivated eye for detail.