SR. COUNSEL (PROJECTS)

Job Description:Primary Purpose of the JobTo provide legal support for QatarEnergy’s Projects, covering support to Projects & Engineering (VP), Surface Development (VS) and Ventures (VC) on construction projects as well as other business activities including drafting & negotiation of all relevant project agreements, developing new templates, managing and improving ways of working, building competence and managing claims.
Required Experience and Skills

• Civil law background is preferred but it is not mandatory; additional common law background/experience is advantageous in particular drafting of contracts
• Excellent legal drafting and writing skills in English;
• At least 12 years of legal and contracts experience including most of the practice areas listed in the principal accountabilities above;
• Must have experience with the construction in upstream and downstream oil and gas industry including sufficient understanding Joint Venture agreements and project financing requirements;
• Experience in the engineering and construction industries is advantageous as is experience with solar, wind and renewables;
• Experience with leases would be a plus
• Must be proficient in using Microsoft Office suite of tools.

Educational Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate, Bachelors of Law or equivalent from recognized University, preferably post graduations studies or master degree of law;