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.
