SR. COUNSEL (SHIPPING) at QatarEnergy

QatarEnergy; Doha; On-site; QAR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

QatarEnergy is seeking a senior legal professional to provide ship acquisitions and marine transportation legal support in Doha. You will negotiate all related agreements and manage related claims, disputes, and pricing reviews in shipping activities.

The role requires extensive experience in shipping law, strong drafting skills, and proven ability to interact with regulators and government representatives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in private practice or in-house, a substantial amount of which is in relation to Shipping Activities.
• Strong legal (including drafting) skills
• Experience of dealing with regulators and government representatives

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for ship acquisitions and marine transportation activities.
• Negotiate all agreements related to shipping activities.
• Manage related claims and disputes, including price and charter rate reviews.

Skills

Shipping law

Drafting contracts

Regulatory liaison

Education

JD/LLB

Job description

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

Primary Purpose of the Job:

Provide legal support for QatarEnergy’s ship acquisitions and marine transportation activities related to the commercialization of LNG, crude & other liquid petroleum products, petrochemicals, chemicals & fertilizers including the negotiation of all agreements related to:

• The acquisition & disposal of shipping capacity including sale & purchase agreements, shipbuilding contracts, charter agreements (time, voyage and bareboat), contracts of affreightment and container feedering contracts
• Vessel financing
• Any ancillary services required plus the administration of those agreements and the management of all related claims and disputes, including price and charter rate reviews (“Shipping Activities”).

The Shipping section will be required to support three distinct client groups:

• QatarEnergy LNG Marketing
• QatarEnergy Trading
• QatarEnergy Marketing and Trading

Required Experience and Skills:

• 10+ years’ experience in private practice or in-house, a substantial amount of which is in relation to Shipping Activities
• Strong legal (including drafting) skills
• Experience of dealing with regulators and government representatives

Educational Qualifications:

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