Scope

• 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
• 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
• To provide general commercial Legal advice on a wide range of operational matters including leases, infrastructure and operational contracts, in accordance with QatarEnergy’s Policies and applicable laws and regulations to the best interest of QatarEnergy
• 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

Requirements

• Civil law background is required, additional common law background/experience is advantageous in particular drafting of contracts
• Excellent legal drafting and writing skills in English
• 10+ years of legal and contracts experience including most of the practice areas listed in the scope above
• Must have experience in the upstream and downstream oil and gas industry
• Experience with leases and other property contracts is a must
• Experience in the engineering and construction industries is highly advantageous

Education

• Juris Doctorate, Bachelors of Law or equivalent from recognized University, preferably post graduation studies or Master’s degree of Law