Senior Legal Counsel - Energy Trading

Jameson Legal.; Qatar; On-site; QAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

An established energy firm in Qatar is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to enhance their energy trading facility. Candidates must have a minimum of 8 years' PQE, with a background in civil or common law. Essential experience includes working for leading international law firms and knowledge of gas or commodity trading, as well as ISDA documentation. This position offers the chance to live in a vibrant location with an excellent standard of living and a tax-free salary.

Benefits

Tax-free salary

Excellent standard of living

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years' PQE required.
• Experience with international law firms essential.
• Experience in trading houses or oil companies valued.

Responsibilities

• Specialise in energy trading as Senior Legal Counsel.
• Enhance trading facilities for the client.
• Provide legal support for trading operations.

Skills

Extensive exposure in gas or commodity trading

ISDA documentation experience

Strong legal background

Education

Civil or common law qualification

Job description

We are working with an established energy company based in Doha, Qatar who are going through a significant phase of growth. Our client is looking to enhance their trading facility by enlisting the addition of a Senior Legal Counsel to specialise in energy trading. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team with fantastic career opportunities moving forwards.

Applicants must have at least 8 years' PQE, and be either civil or common law qualified. Experience of working for a leading international law firm is essential, and experience working for an international trading house or international oil company would also be valued highly. Successful candidates will have extensive exposure in gas or commodity trading, as well as ISDA documentation experience.

This is an opportunity to live in one of the most exciting locations in the world at present, with an excellent standard of living and tax free salary.

For a confidential chat about this or other roles we are handling, please get in touch with Robert Gregorio.

Please note that where a level of preferred experience or qualification is indicated, this is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience. Jameson Legal acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.