Senior Legal Counsel, Qatar

Legal Counsel – Shipping & Maritime | Qatar We are currently working with a leading international LNG shipping company seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join their team in Qatar. This is an excellent opportunity for a shipping lawyer to take on a broad in-house role, supporting the business across shipping, commercial, corporate and transactional matters. Key Responsibilities: • Provide legal advice on a range of shipping, commercial and corporate matters. • Draft, review and negotiate LNG/LPG charterparties, vessel management agreements and other commercial contracts. • Support vessel acquisitions, newbuilding projects, ship registrations and vessel deliveries. • Advise on shipbuilding, EPC and offshore construction contracts. • Assist with ship financing, refinancing, joint ventures and new business opportunities. • Manage charterparty disputes, commercial claims and litigation, working alongside external legal counsel. • Provide legal support to subsidiaries and joint venture companies on corporate governance, compliance and regulatory matters. Ideal Candidate: • 10 + years experienced qualified lawyer with a strong background in shipping and maritime law. • Experience in charterparty drafting, negotiation and interpretation. • Exposure to LNG/LPG shipping, shipbuilding, vessel transactions or ship finance would be highly advantageous. • Strong commercial awareness and the ability to advise internal stakeholders across different business functions. • Previous in-house experience within a shipowner, operator or energy company would be beneficial, although private practice candidates will also be considered. An excellent opportunity to join an established LNG shipping organisation and gain exposure to a wide range of international maritime and commercial legal matters. Show more Show less

10+ years experienced qualified lawyer with a strong background in shipping and maritime law. Experience in charterparty drafting, negotiation and interpretation. Exposure to LNG/LPG shipping, shipbuilding, vessel transactions or ship finance would be highly advantageous. Strong commercial awareness and the ability to advise internal stakeholders across different business functions. Previous in-house experience within a shipowner, operator or energy company would be beneficial, although private practice candidates will also be considered.

Provide legal advice on a range of shipping, commercial and corporate matters. Draft, review and negotiate LNG/LPG charterparties, vessel management agreements and other commercial contracts. Support vessel acquisitions, newbuilding projects, ship registrations and vessel deliveries. Advise on shipbuilding, EPC and offshore construction contracts. Assist with ship financing, refinancing, joint ventures and new business opportunities. Manage charterparty disputes, commercial claims and litigation, working alongside external legal counsel. Provide legal support to subsidiaries and joint venture companies on corporate governance, compliance and regulatory matters.