Sr. Counsel
4 weeks ago
**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**:
- To provide legal advice and opinions with respect to procurement of goods and services or tenders of Qatar Energy, its
subsidiaries, affiliates or Qatar state-owned entities;
- To provide advice and to negotiate infrastructure contracts such as Land Leases, Corridor Licenses, Service agreements,
Access & Indemnity Agreements, Utility agreements, Bulk Supply Agreements, Master Agreements, construction
agreements, Infrastructure sharing agreements, Joint Infrastructure arrangements, O&M agreements, Cost sharing
arrangements, Port Licenses, and general land and infrastructure matters;
- To advise on drafting/revising land lease procedures and industrial cities regulations such as Port Regulations,
Environmental Regulations, Fire and Safety Regulations;
- To advise on claims and breaches of contract including advising on remedies and eviction of land;
- To provide general commercial Legal advice on a wide range of operational matters such as EPIC, FEED, Drilling, Wells
services, MSA, goods/services, IT and other contracts as assigned by the Associate General Counsel or Head Counsel, in
accordance with QatarEnergy's Policies and applicable laws and regulations to the best interest of QatarEnergy;
- To help continuously improve the way department and its clients works for example by: improving model contracts,
creating guidance material, training others, creating digital tools to empower colleagues in the front lines and simplifying the
way we work.
**Experience & Skills**:
- Civil law background is required, additional common law background/experience is advantageous in particular drafting of
contracts;
- Excellent legal drafting and writing skills in English;
- At least 12 years of legal and contracts experience including most of the practice areas listed in the Primary Purposes
above;
- Must have experience in the upstream and downstream oil and gas industry;
- Experience with leases and other property contracts is a must;
- Experience in the engineering and construction industries is highly advantageous;
- Must be proficient in using Microsoft Office suite of tools;
- Providing practical advice;
- Knowing when to dive deep into legal analyses and when 80/20 will do;
- Being able to separate the big issues from the small issues;
- Being able to prioritise;
- Being able to manage a wide area of clients and managing conflicting deadlines.
**Education**:
- Juris Doctorate, Bachelors of Law or equivalent from recognized University, preferably post graduations studies or master
degree of law.
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