SR. COUNSEL (CORPORATE FINANCE & TAX)

Company
QatarEnergy 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, QatarEnergys 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, QatarEnergys activities also include marketing and sale of oil and gas and other various products.

QatarEnergys 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. QatarEnergy 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, QatarEnergys health, safety and environment policy forms an integral part of

the corporation’s daily business and long term planning. QatarEnergy 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, QatarEnergy is bound to the highest levels of sustainable human, socio-economic, and

environmental development in Qatar and beyond.

Department
LEGAL

Primary purpose of job
Provide legal support to QatarEnergy on debt financings and restructurings, project financings, financial security

mechanisms and arrangements, treasury and general banking matters; and legal aspects of domestic and international tax

and disputes with tax authorities (Banking/Finance/Tax Activities) and support on all legal risks and legal issues relevant to

Banking/Finance/Tax Activities to assist QatarEnergy to achieve its aims in a lawful, effective, ethical and accountable

manner.

Experience & Skills
o At least ten years legal experience (not necessarily post-qualification) in in private practice or in-house, a substantial

amount of which is in relation to Banking/Finance/Tax Activities.

o Experience of dealing with regulators and government representatives.

o Ability to assimilate complex legal matters and to provide practical advice to non-lawyers.

o Effective communication skills.

o Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team player with members of the Legal Department, as well as

other stakeholders.

o Digital literacy. Advanced expertise and skills in word, incl. MS Office software applications (e.g. Word, and PowerPoint).

o Highly motivated, proactive, organized, and self-disciplined.

Education
o JD/LLB (or equivalent) degree at a recognized university.