Head, 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 oilfields 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

meetingtoday’s economic needs, while safeguarding our environment and resourcesfor 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

Lead the team providing legal support for QatarEnergy's Infrastructure, covering support to Industrial Cities (VI) and

Surface Development (VS) on land matters as well as other business activities including drafting & negotiation of all

relevant agreements infrastructure agreements, developing new templates, managing and improving ways of working,

building competence and managing claims.

Experience & Skills
- Civil law background is required, additional common law background/experience is advantageous;
- Excellent command of spoken and written English and drafting skills for complex agreements.
- At least 12 years of legal and contracts experience;
- Leadership skills. Preferably at least 5 years of experience managing a team;
- Must have experience on land matters and property law, preferably in the upstream and downstream oil and gas industry;
- Experience in the construction industry is highly advantageous;
- Advanced analytical skills with the ability to assimilate complex legal matters and to provide practical advice to

non-lawyers;
- Effective communication skills;
- Highly motivated, proactive, organized, and self-disciplined;
- Must be proficient in using Microsoft Office suite of tools.

Education
- Juris Doctorate, Bachelors of Law or equivalent from recognized University, preferably post graduate studies or Master

degree of law.