Company
Qatar Energy is an integrated national oil corporation that stands at the forefront of efforts for the long term sustainable
development, utilization and monetization of oil and gas resources in the State of Qatar. In its efforts to become one of the
best national energy companies in the world, Qatar Energy's activities and those of its subsidiaries and joint ventures,
encompass the entire spectrum of the oil and gas value chain locally, regionally, and internationally. They include the
exploration, refining and production, marketing, and sale of oil and gas, liquefied natural gas (LNG), natural gas liquids
(NGL), gas to liquids (GTL) products, refined products, petrochemicals, fertilizers, steel and aluminum. As an integrated
corporation, Qatar Energy's activities also include marketing and sale of oil and gas and other various products.
Qatar Energy's operations and activities are conducted at various onshore locations, including Doha, Dukhan and the
Mesaieed and Ras Laffan Industrial Cities; and at various offshore areas, such as offshore oilfields production stations,
drilling platforms, Halul oil export island, and the North Field, which is the largest single non-associated gas reservoir in the
world covering an area of 6,000 square kilometers. The utilization of this field’s massive reserves has become a primary
national goal to continue the development and prosperity of the country. Qatar Energy pays the utmost attention to the
health and safety of its employees, contractors, visitors and the local communities where it operates. From drilling to
construction, operations to decommissioning, Qatar Energy's health, safety and environment policy forms an integral part of
the corporation’s daily business and long term planning. Qatar Energy is committed to contribute to a better future by
meeting today’s economic needs, while safeguarding our environment and resources for generations to come. Thriving on
innovation and excellence, Qatar Energy is bound to the highest levels of sustainable human, socio-economic, and
environmental development in Qatar and beyond.
Department
LEGAL
Primary purpose of job
o To provide legal advice and opinions with respect to procurement of goods and services or
tenders of Qatar Energy, its subsidiaries, affiliates or Qatar state-owned entities
o To negotiate procurement contracts such as EPIC, FEED, Drilling, Wells services, Oil Field Tools, Maintenance, Spare
parts, Turnaround, MSA, Framework, Inspection, Consultancy, IT and general goods and services contracts
o To provide general commercial Legal advice on a wide range of operational matters including leases, infrastructure and
operational contracts as assigned by the Associate General Counsel or Head Counsel, in accordance with Qatar Energy's
Policies and applicable laws and regulations to the best interest of Qatar Energy.
o To help continuously improve the way department and its clients works for example by: improving model contracts,
creating guidance material, training others, creating digital tools to empower colleagues in the front lines and simplifying the
way we work

Experience & Skills
o Excellent legal drafting and writing skills in English;
o At least 12 years of legal and contracts experience including most of the practice areas listed in the Primary Purposes
above;
o Must have experience in the upstream and downstream oil and gas industry;
o Experience in the engineering and construction industries is highly advantageous;
o Experience with Land matters and property law in industrial oil/gas/chemical complexes/refineries/LNG plants such as
industrial land leases, corridor licenses, pipeline crossings and other infrastructure agreements would be a plus
o would be a plus
o Must be proficient in using Microsoft Office suite of tools.
o Workload is high, the successful candidate can stay calm and positive and has a proven track record of:
o Providing practical advice
o Knowing when to dive deep into legal analyses and when 80/20 will do
o Being able to separate the big issues from the small issues
o Being able to prioritise
o Being able to manage a wide area of clients and managing conflicting deadlines
Education
o Juris Doctorate, Bachelors of Law or equivalent from recognized University, preferably post graduations studies or master
degree of law;
o Civil law background is preferred but it is not mandatory; additional common law background/experience is advantageous
in particular drafting of contracts
o Excellent command of spoken and written English