Sr Legal Counsel
Doha, Qatar
Job Description
Industry: Oil & Gas
City/Country: Doha, Qatar
Location: Doha
Job Title: Senior Legal Counsel - - Shared Services, IT, Human Capital, Operations, HSE Location: Doha, Qatar We are looking for a senior lawyer to work in support of various the company departments. Reporting to the Associate General Counsel, this lawyer will provide legal advice in the drafting and negotiation of contracts in relation to the company' internal departments that provide various administrative and operational support to the business.
City/Country: Doha, Qatar
Location: Doha
Job Title: Senior Legal Counsel - - Shared Services, IT, Human Capital, Operations, HSE Location: Doha, Qatar We are looking for a senior lawyer to work in support of various the company departments. Reporting to the Associate General Counsel, this lawyer will provide legal advice in the drafting and negotiation of contracts in relation to the company' internal departments that provide various administrative and operational support to the business.
- The Senior Legal Counsel is responsible for handling all legal related issues and advice pertaining to the
- Company, Project Owners and affiliates under relevant service agreements, often involving complex matters
- across Qatar and global jurisdictions.
- Ensure practices are aligned with accepted industry standards and best practices and are also consistent with
- statutory, regulatory and corporate guidelines.
- Has a high degree of freedom in the execution of job functions, events and activities within legal environment.
- Provides legal advice and guide stakeholders, regulators and contractors on legal related issues adhering todepartment guidelines and law in a timely manner.
- Reviews and draft policies and regulations to ensure consistency with applicable law.
- Performs duties such as interpreting laws and follow up legal suits and arbitration to which the Company is aparty to and supervise the activities undertaken by outside counsel.
- Drafts letters and documents addressed to Governmental authorities on legal related issues and maintain filingrecord of government documentation.
- Drafts, review and negotiate all contractual arrangements including those with contractors, customers,consultants, suppliers, buyers, lenders to ensure compliance with applicable laws and Company policies anddepartment objectives.
- Develops standard agreements and reviews all agreements to ensure Company is legally protected.
- Leads on investigations for identifying and resolving legal issues, recommending the most appropriateapproaches to remain efficient.
- Represents the Legal Department on internal or external working groups and committees and implement legalstrategies in support of the legal Department' objectives.
- Maintains current knowledge of international best practices, internal and external laws, rules and regulationsand integrate into the Company policy and procedure.
- Performs other duties at the request of the Associate General Counsel and/or General Counsel.
- Bachelor of Laws degree "LLB" from a recognized law School.
- 10 years relevant legal experience including significant experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating avariety of contracts pertinent to business operations such as lease agreements, IT, staffing, and other types of contracts
- Front line legal advisory experience in multi-national, multicultural environment
- Excellent communication and drafting skills in English is required
- Good negotiating skills
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Job IdJD1446068
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationDoha, Qatar
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EducationNot mentioned