Senior Legal Counsel

About the role

Qatargas is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to provide expert legal guidance across its commercial activities. The role focuses on contractual relationships with customers, lenders, and shareholders, and includes delivering legal training to junior staff and other departments.

Key responsibilities

• Advise internal departments on legal matters referred by the General Counsel.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts for the company’s ventures while ensuring compliance with corporate governance procedures.
• Develop, review, and update internal policies and regulations.
• Provide counsel on corporate governance issues, aligning advice with the company’s governance framework.
• Create standard agreements and protocols for use across the Legal Department.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the General Counsel or CEO.

Required profile

• Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree.
• Current practising certificate in the US, UK, or another Commonwealth jurisdiction.
• Minimum 10 years of legal experience in the oil and gas sector, preferably with multinational companies or top‑tier international law firms.
• Excellent English communication and drafting abilities; Arabic is a plus.
• Strong negotiation skills and a proven track record of handling commercial agreements.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize workload, and manage junior lawyers or legal teams.

Required skills