About Commercial Bank
Commercial Bank, founded in 1975 and headquartered in Doha, plays a vital role in Qatar’s economic development by offering a range of personal, business, government, international and investment services. We believe in empowering our employees, providing them with opportunities for growth and professional development.
By Joining us, you’ll be part of a workplace culture that fosters innovation, supports work-life balance, and encourages you to reach your full potential.
Join us in shaping the future of banking!
Job Summary
Provide legal support and guidance across the Bank by advising business units on legal matters, mitigating and managing legal risks, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. Responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of agreements and legal documents, while safeguarding CBQ’s interests and supporting the achievement of its strategic objectives. Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to deliver practical legal solutions and promote sound governance and risk management practices.
Key Responsibilities General Legal Advisory
- Provide comprehensive legal advice, support, and assistance on matters of international and domestic scope, including negotiation, drafting, review, and interpretation of legal documents, contracts, and agreements.
- Provide legal consultation and support across all business units, departments, and branches to safeguard the Bank’s interests, mitigate legal risks, and ensure business continuity
- Where foreign jurisdictions may be involved, engage with external counsel to provide legal opinions or advice in context.
- Submit all material legal matters and complex legal issues arising from Legal Advisory activities or branch consultations to the EGM - Chief Legal Officer, together with legal assessments, recommendations, and risk analysis for review and guidance.
Documentation
- Draft, review, and negotiate General Corporate finance / Real Estate Finance / Leverage Finance / Merger and acquisitions (M&A)
- Draft, review, and negotiate the legal Treasury and money market documentation i.e. (derivatives, structure product, structure deposit, capital market, structure finance, securitisation, trade, MTN et…)
- Draft, review and negotiate the legal international banking and financial institution documentation i.e. (syndication, Club deal, bilateral facility, Risk participation etc…)
- Draft, review and negotiate the legal wealth management documentation i.e. (International investment, structure product, bonds, international shares, trading and brokerage etc…)
- Draft, review and negotiate the business legal documentation i.e. (IT, procurement, HR, Non-Finance, marketing, Trade Finance etc…)
Reports
- Maintain and update tracking records for all matters and requests received by the Legal Department, ensuring accurate documentation of request details, submission dates, responsible parties, status updates, and completion timelines.
- Prepare and submit regular reports to the EGM - Chief Legal Officer on material legal matters, high-risk cases, and any matters involving actual or potential conflicts of interest, highlighting key issues, risks, and recommended actions.
- Assist the Chief Legal Officer in the preparation of timely, accurate, and comprehensive departmental reports, presentations, and management information required to meet the Bank’s reporting requirements, policies, standards, and regulatory obligations.
- Monitor the progress of legal matters and provide periodic status updates to management to support effective decision-making and ensure timely resolution of issues
- Generate ad hoc reports and analysis, as requested, to support departmental objectives, management reviews, and strategic initiatives.
Filing & Maintenance
- Oversee the process of filing and maintaining all relevant documentation in both a hardcopy filing system and in an electronic database; strive to continuously update files on the database in order to mitigate risk.
- Ensure that all legal documents are stored in a logical and convenient manner, in accordance with Legal policy, so that information is easily retrieved.
- In coordination with the relevant business units, ensure performing effective contract maintenance through following up and tracking relevant international documentation and directing, where necessary, amendments and attachment of addendums to protect the interests of the Bank and minimize risks.
- Recommend changes and modifications to the existing structure or methodology of legal issues with the purpose of enhancing and simplifying them, to safeguard and advance the Bank interests.
Research
- Conduct legal research and analysis on applicable laws, regulations, case law, legal precedents, and regulatory guidance to support legal opinions, decision-making, and business requirements.
- Gather, review, and maintain relevant legal information, records, and reference materials to ensure data is readily available, accurate, and accessible in a timely manner.
- Monitor developments, amendments, and emerging trends in legislation, regulatory requirements, and the banking industry, assessing their potential impact on the Bank’s operations and legal obligations.
- Communicate significant legal and regulatory changes to Chief Legal Officer and provide recommendations on necessary actions to ensure ongoing compliance and risk mitigation.
- Support the preparation of legal memoranda, research reports, and briefing notes on complex legal and regulatory matters affecting the Bank
Policies, Systems, Processes & Procedures
- Follow and assist in developing all relevant policies, processes, documentation, standard operating procedures and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
- Ensure all legal activities are performed in accordance with the Legal Department’s DOA, SOPs, agreed turnaround times, cover all business requirements and protect the Bank’s rights, while complying with internal controls, governance standards, and regulatory obligations.
Quality, Health, Safety, & Environment
- Ensure all relevant quality, health, safety and environmental procedures, instructions and controls are adhered to so that the safety of employees, quality of products/services and environmental compliance can be guaranteed.
Related Assignments
- Perform other related duties or assignments as directed.
Qualifications & Experience Required Qualifications
- Legal degree in a recognised jurisdiction.
Required Experience
Skills
- Attention to detail.
- Strong in review of contracts
- Qatar banking experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge in international and financial institution banking document
Why Commercial Bank?
- Best Performing Bank in Qatar in The Banker’s prestigious Top 1000 World Banks Rankings 2025.
- Best Digital Bank in the Middle East 2024 by World Finance and Best Mobile Banking App in the Middle East 2024 by Global Finance.
- An Innovation-Driven, Digital-First Environment where employees work with the latest tools and technologies to redefine banking
- Opportunities for Global Partnerships & International Exposure, connecting employees with global networks and perspectives.
- A focus on Employee Well-being & Work-Life Balance, ensuring a healthy and supportive environment for all team members
- Competitive Compensation & Benefits that ensure our employees are rewarded for their dedication and performance
- A strong Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, fostering a culture that values every individual’s unique perspective
At Commercial Bank, we don’t just offer careers, We shape futures by pioneering digital transformation in Qatar’s banking sector, blending digital-first approach to redefine banking through innovative solutions.
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