Sr. Counsel

Company

QatarEnergy is an integrated national oil corporation that stands at the forefront of efforts for the long term sustainable

development, utilization and monetization of oil and gas resources in the State of Qatar. In its efforts to become one of the

best national energy companies in the world, QatarEnergy's activities and those of its subsidiaries and joint ventures,

encompass the entire spectrum of the oil and gas value chain locally, regionally, and internationally. They include the

exploration, refining and production, marketing, and sale of oil and gas, liquefied natural gas (LNG), natural gas liquids

(NGL), gas to liquids (GTL) products, refined products, petrochemicals, fertilizers, steel and aluminum. As an integrated

corporation, QatarEnergy's activities also include marketing and sale of oil and gas and other various products.

QatarEnergy's operations and activities are conducted at various onshore locations, including Doha, Dukhan and the

Mesaieed and Ras Laffan Industrial Cities; and at various offshore areas, such as offshore oil fields production stations,

drilling platforms, Halul oil export island, and the North Field, which is the largest single non-associated gas reservoir in the

world covering an area of 6,000 square kilometers. The utilization of this field’s massive reserves has become a primary

national goal to continue the development and prosperity of the country. QatarEnergy pays the utmost attention to the

health and safety of its employees, contractors, visitors and the local communities where it operates. From drilling to

construction, operations to decommissioning, QatarEnergy's health, safety and environment policy forms an integral part of

the corporation’s daily business and long term planning. QatarEnergy is committed to contribute to a better future by

meeting today’s economic needs, while safeguarding our environment and resources for generations to come. Thriving on

innovation and excellence, QatarEnergy is bound to the highest levels of sustainable human, socio-economic, and

environmental development in Qatar and beyond.

Department

LEGAL

Primary purpose of job

Provide legal support for QatarEnergy’s domestic & international ventures for industrial projects (“Project Activities”),

covering business development (e.g. initial opportunity screening, due diligence, deal structuring, drafting & negotiation of

all relevant agreements, regulatory approvals and venture set-up) as well as the management of existing ventures. Project

Activities can include E&P elements where sufficiently integrated with midstream / downstream activities.

Experience & Skills
- At least ten years of legal experience (not necessarily post-qualification) in private practice or in-house, a substantial

amount of which is in relation to Project Activities;
- Experience of dealing with regulators and government representatives;
- Ability to assimilate complex legal matters and to provide practical advice to non-lawyers;
- Effective communication skills;
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team player with members of the Legal Department, as well as

other stakeholders;
- Highly motivated, proactive, organized, and self-disciplined.

Education
- JD/LLB (or equivalent) degree at a recognized university.