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.