Legal Manager -Legal & Corporate Affairs - iHorizons

Client - leading banking organization in Qatar

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Functions as an in-house litigation lawyer
• Working closely with the Head of Litigation and outside counsel to evaluate cases and execute litigation strategy
• Prepare all documents required to file cases
• Draft and file a summons and complaint to initiate the lawsuit.
• Draft answers and counterclaims in response to that initial complaint.
• Collaborate with the related department to investigate allegations of the lawsuit in order to formulate a comprehensive response.
• Drafting and preparing a comprehensive brief and defiance on each case that goes to trial
• Maintaining a regular schedule of hearings, court appearances and expert meetings based on case requirements
• Reviewing discovery documents, litigation pleadings, motions and briefs prepared by outside counsel and determining the best course of action for each case
• Maintaining relationship with external law firms, interpreting legal documents and decisions, investigating and representing the Bank at police stations, public persecutions, expert meetings, etc.
• Provides general assistance and legal advice to the related business partner, at all levels, on litigation matters and risks.
• Acts as a liaison to external law firms handling litigation cases or pre-litigation matters.
• Adherence to all company policies and procedures and information systems.

Job Details

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