SR. COUNSEL (LNG TRADING & MARKETING)

Qatar Energy; Doha; On-site; QAR 200,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent energy company in Doha is seeking an experienced legal professional to provide support for LNG trading and marketing activities. The role requires at least 10 years of experience, strong legal skills, and proficiency in Microsoft 365. The ideal candidate is highly motivated and organized, with excellent communication skills. This position offers the opportunity to work independently and as part of a team in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• At least ten years’ experience in private practice or in-house, mostly in LNG Trading & Marketing.
• Strong legal and drafting skills.
• Experience dealing with government representatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for trading and marketing activities related to physical LNG.
• Negotiate agreements and manage claims and disputes.

Skills

Legal drafting skills

Experience in LNG Trading & Marketing

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Proficiency in Microsoft 365

Education

JD/LLB degree

Job description

Primary Purpose of the Job

Provide legal support for QatarEnergy’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 QatarEnergy, LNG Trading & Marketing Activities are undertaken by two distinct client groups, for whom the LNG Trading & Marketing section will be required to support;

(i) QatarEnergy LNG Marketing, as agent and service provider for those LNG ventures who are party to the Marketing Services Agreement (LNG Ventures); and

(ii) QatarEnergy Trading

Required Experience and Skills

• At least ten 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.