Senior Associate – Criminal Litigation
About This Role
We are seeking for a highly driven, bilingual (Arabic/English) Senior Associate to join our Criminal Litigation practice. The role is suited for a lawyer with strong experience in complex criminal matters, capable of handling high-stakes cases and contributing meaningfully to defense strategy and advocacy.
Key Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in law and valid legal qualifications.
• 7+ years’ post-qualification experience with a strong focus on criminal litigation.
• Fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken).
• Demonstrated experience in handling criminal cases.
• Proven ability to draft high-quality defense memoranda, pleadings, submissions, and legal opinions.
• Experience in preparing and delivering oral advocacy before courts and public prosecution, including witness examination.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to independently manage criminal cases from investigation through trial and appeal.
• Solid understanding of criminal law frameworks in Qatar and the wider MENA region.
• Commercially minded, with a pragmatic and solution-oriented approach.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
Position Details
- Title: Senior Associate
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Function: Legal
- Salary: Competitive
Application
To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter to: carreers@slf-qa.com
About Al Sulaiti Law Firm
Al Sulaiti Law Firm is a leading full-service law firm in Qatar, recognised for its strong reputation, high-calibre work, and commitment to excellence. For over 20 years, we have advised a diverse portfolio of clients on complex local and cross-border matters across a wide range of sectors.
Our work spans Civil and Criminal Litigation, Arbitration and ADR, Construction, Energy, Corporate, Real Estate, Intellectual Property, Insurance, Media and Telecommunications, Employment, Banking and Finance, and Tax. We are trusted by prominent clients to handle significant, high-value matters with precision, commercial awareness, and a solutions-driven approach.
What sets us apart is not only the quality of our legal expertise, but also the strength and diversity of our team. Our lawyers and consultants come from Qatar, Egypt, France, Italy, and the United Kingdom, and we provide services in Arabic, English, French, and Italian. This enables us to deliver legal support that is commercially informed, culturally aware, and tailored to our clients’ needs.
At Al Sulaiti Law Firm, we value professionalism, collaboration, and client trust. We are committed to building a dynamic and supportive environment where talented professionals can grow, contribute meaningfully, and be part of delivering exceptional legal service.
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