Associate - Corporate, Governance and Legal

About the role

This full‑time Associate position supports clients on corporate law matters, drafting and reviewing contracts, managing regulatory compliance and representing client interests across Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Oman.

Key responsibilities

• Corporate Secretarial & Governance: Draft, review and maintain corporate documentation such as shareholder/director resolutions, registers, minutes, memoranda and articles of association; ensure ongoing compliance with regulations in QFC, QFZ, AIFC, UAE free zones and mainland regimes; maintain statutory registers of shareholders, directors, officers and UBOs; support governance frameworks and internal policy documentation.
• Regulatory Filings & Corporate Actions: Prepare and submit applications to regulators for incorporations, amendments, license renewals and liquidations; liaise with Qatar Financial Centre Authority, Qatar Free Zones Authority, Astana International Financial Center and relevant UAE free‑zone authorities; monitor deadlines for annual returns, AFS filings and renewals to ensure timely submissions.
• Legal Drafting & Documentation: Draft and review service agreements, shareholder agreements, powers of attorney and engagement letters; support structuring and documentation of transactions such as share transfers, restructurings and governance changes; ensure consistency and quality of legal documentation across client engagements.
• Client & Transaction Support: Act as the primary contact for clients on corporate secretarial and legal documentation matters; support onboarding processes including KYC/AML documentation; coordinate with internal compliance teams, external counsel, auditors and advisors on multi‑jurisdictional projects.

Required profile

Required skills