# Senior Legal Counsel, Qatar — Spinnaker

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Location: Doha, Qatar
Type: full_time · Level: senior
Monthly salary: AED 9,081 to 18,162 per month (estimated, not employer-stated) (UAE salaries are tax-free)
Posted: 2026-10-21
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## Description

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.

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## Requirements

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.

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