Summary
QatarEnergy is seeking a Senior Counsel to support ship acquisitions and marine transportation activities related to the commercialization of LNG, petroleum products, petrochemicals, chemicals and fertilizers. The role negotiates and administers shipping agreements, including ship sale and purchase, shipbuilding, chartering and vessel financing agreements, and manages related claims and disputes. The counsel supports QatarEnergy LNG Marketing, QatarEnergy Trading, and QatarEnergy Marketing and Trading. Applicants must hold a JD, LLB or equivalent degree and have at least 10 years of legal experience, including substantial experience in shipping activities.
The posting
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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
JD/LLB (or equivalent) degree at a recognized university
- 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