Senior Manager - Domestic Litigation

QNB2754 - Senior Manager - Domestic Litigation

Business Unit: QNB - Qatar

Department: Legal

Country: Qatar

Closing Date: 31-Jan-2025

About QNB

Established in 1964 as the country’s first Qatari-owned commercial bank, QNB Group has steadily grown to become the largest bank in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region.

QNB Group’s 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 28,000 serving up to 20 million customers operating through 1,000 locations, with an ATM network of 4,300 machines.

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

Based on the Group’s 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 be responsible for assisting in protecting the Group’s interests in all litigations. The incumbent will assume responsibility for assisting in providing sound legal advice across the Group in respect of all litigations. The incumbent will adopt a pro-active role to highlight and mitigate potential problems, being prepared for all eventualities.

- Be primarily responsible for the management of QCB requests relating to Court and General Authority Orders

- Act as the Secretary of the Group Investigation Committee.

- Contribute to the review and revision of the existing policies and procedures for the local and international litigations to ensure these reflect changes in relevant laws/ regulations and previous judgments.

- Contribute to the review of the Group's positions with regard to local and international laws and regulations as impact on litigation.

- Prepare well-researched legal advice for review by more senior members of the Legal Department on matters relating to Group's litigations where applicable laws, regulations or facts are unclear and conflicting to ensure the Group’s legal position is protected.

- Provide draft legal opinion and advice on new activities and products and complex litigations. Provide support on business lines so that they can exercise their activities while maintaining risks and legal costs.

- Contribute to the preparation of the weekly, quarterly and annual returns for executive management on the activities of the Legal Department.

- 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.

- University degree in law from a recognized university.

- At least 6 years legal experience in the legal profession with at least 1 year experience either (a) in the litigation section of a major bank / FSI or (b) as a practising lawyer in the litigation practice of a recognized international law firm/local law firm.

- Knowledge of international and local commercial litigation practice in the financial sector.

- Competence in several legal areas of concentration, with maturity and sound judgement.

- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Arabic (must).

- Well-developed analytical and interpersonal skills.

Note: you will be required to attach the following:
1. Resume / CV