Krishna Kumar

SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL, CORPORATE COUNSEL : Senior Legal Counsel / Corporate Legal Manager with over 18 years of experience advising diversified corporate groups across Qatar, UAE, KSA, and other GCC jurisdictions. Proven expertise in commercial and corporate law, contract lifecycle management, EPC and technology contracts, joint ventures, mergers and acquisitions, regulatory compliance, and dispute management. Strong background in supporting multi-entity operations, managing external counsel, and advising senior management and boards on risk mitigation, governance, and strategic transactions. Commercially focused legal leader with extensive exposure to GCC legal frameworks, including Qatari, UAE, and Saudi commercial, labor, and corporate laws.

Corporate Legal Manager
Mannai Trading Company
04/2019 – Present Doha, Qatar
Lead legal operations for a diversified group operating across IT, automotive, energy, logistics, travel, retail, jewellery, and industrial sectors and service sector

Function as senior legal advisor to management on commercial, corporate, regulatory, and employment law matters across multiple jurisdictions Support business expansion, new  partnerships, and product launches through initiative-taking legal risk assessment and mitigation
Draft, review, and negotiate high-value commercial agreements, including EPC contracts, IT and technology agreements, service and supply contracts, distribution and agency agreements, NDAs, MOUs, and lease agreements. Manage full contract lifecycle management (CLM), ensuring compliance with internal policies, tender requirements, and applicable GCC laws
Support procurement and contracts teams on tenders, variations, and contractual claims Play a lead legal role in mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and corporate restructurings, including legal due diligence, transaction documentation, and negotiations Advise on corporate governance matters, board resolutions, powers of attorney, and authorized signatory frameworks Manage disputes, claims, and litigation matters in coordination with external counsel across Qatar, UAE, and KSA Oversee legal strategy, documentation, and reporting for arbitration and court proceedings. Supervise and mentor legal support staff and function as the primary point of contact for contractual and legal matters. Standardize contract templates, improve legal processes, and strengthen governance and compliance frameworks.

Assistant Manager
World Security
09/2011 – 03/2019 Dubai, UAE
Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated IT, service, leasing, commercial agreements, MOUS, subcontracts, and insurance agreements to safeguard organizational interests. Managed the complete contract life cycle, ensuring compliance with local laws, regulatory standards, and timely delivery of projects. Collaborated with internal stakeholders and external partners to monitor, enforce, and resolve contract compliance issues. Supported procurement administration by reviewing vendor agreements and ensuring adherence to cost control measures
Maintained accurate legal and contractual records, streamlining processes for better governance and risk management.

Asst Manager, Contract (Security & Cash in Transit
Emirates Group Security
09/2007 – 08/2011 Dubai
Transguard Guard LLC, Dubai as Assistant Manager
Contract (Security & Cash in Transit)