SR. COUNSEL (SHIPPING)

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