About the role

As the Manager Compliance/Senior Legal Specialist, you will be responsible to contribute to QRG’s overall compliance and governance program. You will:

-        advise on legal matters relating to a wide range of compliance regulations and legislation including those relating to Sanctions, Export Control, Anti Bribery and Corruption, Due Diligence, Consumer Right, Competition, Governance, and Data Protection;

-        draft, review and update policies and procedures on a range of legal and compliance matters; and,

-        be expected to understand, interpret and apply compliance law(s) and regulation(s) principles to the QR Group's current and future business strategies.

Key responsibilities 

·       Manage & supervise matters related to Compliance, ensuring Qatar Airways Group is compliant with applicable laws and regulations.

·       Identify legal risks and recommend improvements, and robust remedial plans for identified gaps where necessary.

·       Lead the development and implementation of Compliance training, awareness program, relevant policies, procedures, and guidance.

·       Advise QR Group's management and employees on the applicable compliance and regulatory laws and regulations

·       Conduct compliance risk assessments to identify any gaps and/or mitigation strategies.

About Qatar Airways Group

Our story started with four aircraft. Today, we deliver excellence across 12 different businesses coming together as one. We’ve grown fast, broken records and set trends that others follow. We don’t slow down by the fear of failure. Instead, we dare to achieve what’s never been done before.

So whether you’re creating a unique experience for our customers or innovating behind the scenes, every person contributes to our proud story. A story of spectacular growth and determination. Now is the time to bring your best ideas and passion to a place where your ambition will know no boundaries, and be part of a truly global community

About you

·       Must hold Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent with Minimum 8 years of compliance and regulatory specific legal, compliance or audit experience

·       Experience in similar position in multi-cultural environment in legal, risk & compliance, including conducting compliance and regulatory monitoring

·       At least 5 years of experience in a large organisation, government regulatory entity or in-house corporate role, in managing compliance and regulatory issues, Compliance Risk Management and third-party risk management such as Due Diligence, Sanctions, Export Control, Governance, Competition and Data Protection.

·       Expertise in international compliance and regulatory laws and practices and an in-depth understanding of the Sanctions, Export Control, Due Diligence

·       At least 5 years of expertise in minimum two core Compliance areas, with strong skills to demonstrate a proactive and adaptable attitude towards learning and developing new skills in other areas. 

·       Proven track record of handling complex issues and negotiating with a variety of internal and external stakeholders

·       Excellent Command of English language, in written and spoken

·       Excellent writing, communication, organisational, and problem solving skills

·       Managerial skills - Ability to delegate work, set clear direction and manage workflow. Strong mentoring and coaching skills. Ability to train and develop subordinate's skills. Ability to foster teamwork among team members

Preferred

·       Aviation industry experience