JUNIOR COUNSEL (Qatari National only)
Job details
The environment is highly international with the presence in the country of a number of oil majors, enhancing significantly the level of competition between these IOCs. Qatar is developing an impressive number of projects in the energy sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- General Legal Support:
- Assist in drafting correspondence and legal documents.
- Under the supervision of the Legal and Corporate Governance Manager, provide day to day legal support to various departments within the Affiliate, including HR, CSR, COM, Finance, Operated Asset and OBO.
- Respond to ad hoc legal inquiries and requests for advice from internal stakeholders.
- Ensure timely and correct commercial registration of TotalEnergies’ entities currently performing activities in Qatar and provide assistance in all corporate-related matters.
- Support in creating training materials for Affiliate-wide legal compliance education.
- Legal Research and Analysis:
- Conduct legal research on issues relevant to the oil and gas industry, including changes in legislation and industry regulations.
- Prepare summaries and memoranda on legal findings for the Legal and Corporate Governance Manager.
- Contract Review and Management:
- Assist in the drafting, reviewing and negotiation of various contracts, including services agreements, non-disclosure agreements, real estate agreements, and employment-related agreements.
- Ensure that contracts are aligned with Affiliate’s policies and legal requirements.
- Maintain organized records of all contracts and related documents.
- Regulatory Compliance:
- Support in monitoring and ensuring compliance with local, national and international laws and regulations relevant for the oil and gas sector.
- Corporate Governance:
- Ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements and best practices with respect to incorporated joint ventures where TotalEnergies holds a shareholding interest.
- Document Management:
- Assist in managing the legal department’s document and record-keeping systems.
- Organize and maintain confidential legal files and records.
- Litigation Support:
- Provide administrative support for litigation matters, including gathering and organizing documents.
- Assist in coordinating with external counsel as needed.
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