Sr. Counsel; Lng Trading & Marketing

Maseera; Doha; On-site; QAR 655,000 - 874,000; Full time

Job summary

Qatar Energy seeks a Senior Counsel to support LNG trading and marketing activities, handling negotiations, administration, and dispute management. The role requires translating complex legal issues into practical guidance for business teams and interacting with regulators.

Ideal candidate has 10+ years in LNG-related law, strong drafting and communication skills, and a proactive, collaborative approach within a global energy context.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in LNG trading & marketing legal matters.
• Strong drafting and advisory capabilities for complex agreements.
• Experience dealing with regulators and government representatives.
• Ability to translate complex legal issues into practical guidance for non-lawyers.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English; proactive and organized.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for LNG trading and marketing activities.
• Negotiate and administer related agreements and price reviews.
• Manage claims and disputes arising from LNG activities.
• Liaise with regulators and government authorities as needed.
• Draft, review and advise on complex commercial and regulatory documents.

Skills

Legal drafting

English proficiency

Communication skills

Independent and collaborative work

MS 365 proficiency

Education

JD/LLB (or equivalent) degree

Job description

Position: SR. COUNSEL (LNG TRADING & MARKETING)

Primary Purpose Of The Job: Provide legal support for Qatar Energy’s trading & marketing activities related to physical LNG, including with respect to the negotiation of all related agreements, the administration of those agreements and the management of all claims and disputes related to the same, including price reviews (“ LNG Trading & Marketing Activities ”).

In Qatar Energy, LNG Trading & Marketing Activities are undertaken by two distinct client groups, for whom the LNG Trading & Marketing section will be required to support; (i) Qatar Energy LNG Marketing, as agent and service provider for those LNG ventures who are party to the Marketing Services Agreement (“ LNG Ventures ”); and (ii) Qatar Energy Trading

Required Experience And Skills

• 10+ years’ experience in private practice or in-house, a substantial amount of which is in relation to LNG Trading & Marketing activities.
• Strong legal (including drafting) skills.
• Experience of dealing with regulators and government representatives.
• Ability to assimilate complex legal matters and to provide practical advice to nonlawyers.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English. Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team player. Highly motivated, proactive, organized, and self-disciplined.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft 365 suite of applications.

Educational Qualifications

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