Strategic Affairs & Governance (General Counsel)

BAE Systems
Doha
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Legal, Risk & ComplianceSkills: ["Strategic advisory","Contract negotiation","Governance","Risk management","Stakeholder coordination"]

Provide strategic legal and commercial support across investments, governance, contracts, negotiations, and corporate structures. Coordinate external legal advisers locally and internationally, review and negotiate commercial agreements, manage contractual risk, and advise on governance and litigation strategy. Support investment transactions, due diligence, and transaction execution, including deal process support and corporate structuring guidance.

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BAE Systems
BAE Systems
2 months ago

Strategic Affairs & Governance (General Counsel)

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Job Summary

Provide strategic legal and commercial support across investments, governance, contracts, negotiations, and corporate structures. Coordinate external legal advisers locally and internationally, review and negotiate commercial agreements, manage contractual risk, and advise on governance and litigation strategy. Support investment transactions, due diligence, and transaction execution, including deal process support and corporate structuring guidance.
Location: Doha
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Legal, Risk & Compliance
Seniority: CXO level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Provide strategic legal and commercial support across investments, governance, contracts, negotiations, and corporate structures.
  • •Coordinate external legal advisers locally and internationally.
  • •Review and negotiate commercial agreements and contracts, managing contractual risk.
  • •Advise on governance, legal structures, and litigation strategy.
  • •Support due diligence and transaction execution, including investment transactions and negotiations.

Key Requirements

  • •10+ years of commercial legal, corporate advisory, or transaction experience.
  • •Qualified lawyer advantageous but not essential.
  • •Strong legal network and understanding of Qatar and international legal frameworks.
  • •Experience in M&A, contracts, governance, negotiations, or corporate structuring.
  • •Ability to advise on deal processes, litigation strategy, and corporate governance.
Skills:Strategic advisoryContract negotiationGovernanceRisk managementStakeholder coordination

Company Brief

BAE Systems
Multinational defence, security and aerospace company designing, manufacturing and supporting military and civilian systems including naval ships, submarines, aircraft, cyber solutions and electronic systems for governments and commercial customers.
Industry: Defense Manufacturing
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 1999
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