Overview
Legal Counsel Jobs in Doha, Qatar at Qatargas
Key Job Accountabilities – I
- Provide legal advice and guide stakeholders, regulators and contractors on legal related issues adhering to department guidelines and law in a timely manner.
- Assist in reviews and drafting policies and regulations to ensure consistency with applicable law.
- Perform duties such as interpreting laws and follow up legal suits and arbitration to which the Company is a party to and supervise the activities undertaken by outside counsel.
- Draft letters and documents addressed to Governmental authorities on legal related issues and maintain filing record of government documentation.
- Draft, review and negotiate all contractual arrangements including those with contractors, customers, consultants, suppliers, buyers, lenders to ensure compliance with applicable laws and Company policies and department objectives.
Key Job Accountabilities – II
- Assist in developing standard agreements and reviews all agreements to ensure Company is legally protected.
- Support investigations for identifying and resolving legal issues, recommending the most appropriate approaches to remain efficient.
- Represent the Legal department on internal or external working groups and committees and implement legal strategies in support of the legal Department’ objectives.
- Maintain current knowledge of international best practices, internal and external laws, rules, and regulations and integrate into the Company policy and procedure.
- Perform other duties at the request of the Associate General Counsel and/or General Counsel.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Laws “LLB” or Juris Doctor “JD” degree from a recognised law School or,
- Bachelor’s degree in any discipline and otherwise qualified as a Lawyer in a relevant jurisdiction.
Knowledge and/or Experience
- 6 years’ experience and commercial knowledge related to oil and gas industry.
- Front line legal advisory experience in multi-national, multicultural environment.
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Title: Legal Counsel
Company: Qatargas
Location: Doha, Qatar
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