Details of the Organization

Qatar Airways is the national airline of the State of Qatar. Based in Doha, the Airline’s trendsetting on-board product focuses on: comfort, fine cuisine, the latest in-flight audio & video entertainment, award-winning service and a modern aircraft fleet averaging around 5 years of age.

Details of the Job/Internship

Qatar Airways is hiring a Legal Specialist-Aircraft Finance and Technical with experience of 6 years to join their office in Doha.

Role and Responsibilities

• Negotiating, drafting and implementing a wide variety of simple and complex commercial contracts (including in respect of aircraft and engine sale and leaseback transactions, aircraft financing transactions, aircraft and engine purchasing, and technical and maintenance matters). 
• Otherwise assist in developing and managing strategic contracts per corporate requirements, and legal requirements and procedures to secure and protect the business interests of the company.
• Working closely with clients across the Group, becoming their trusted legal and business advisor.
• Assisting in developing and implementing suggestions to contract policies and procedures and their revision and improvement.
• Liaising with external lawyers on aircraft finance and technical-related matters.
• Identifying issues and determining when the escalation procedure should be started. 
• Resolving any disputes that arise and identifying areas for improvement in the company’s contracting processes.
• Providing legal interpretations of contract terms and conditions.
• Performing other Department duties related to his/her position as directed by the Head of the Department.

Eligibility

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with a minimum of 6 years of job-related experience in respect of aircraft and engine sale and leaseback transactions, aircraft financing transactions, aircraft and engine purchasing, and technical and maintenance matters.
• Must be qualified as a lawyer in a recognized jurisdiction, preferably qualified in England or another common law jurisdiction. 
• Must have work experience in a law firm or in-house legal environment.
• Must have aviation industry experience.
• Must have demonstrated experience and a track record of successfully negotiating and managing contracts of the aforementioned types.
• Experience of a multicultural environment in contract management and legal.
• Must have the ability to function under pressure and work on various projects simultaneously.
• Fluent English speaking and writing skills.

Salary/Stipend

Compensation details will be finalized during the interview process with the selected candidate.

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

Qatar

Address

Doha, Qatar.

Application and Registration Details

Once you apply, the next steps in the application process will be sent to you via e-mail.

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