JUNIOR Lawyer; Qatari National

Contexte et environnement

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.

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;
• Under the supervision of the Legal and Corporate Governance Manager, respond to ad hoc legal inquiries and requests for advice from internal stakeholders;
• Under the supervision of the Legal and Corporate Governance Manager, ensure timely and correct commercial registration of the Total Energies’ entities currently performing activities in Qatar and, more generally, 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 the legislation, industry regulations, etc.
• 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, namely services agreements, non-disclosure agreements, real estate agreements, employment related agreements, etc;
• 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, namely by performing the legal watch and identifying new laws and regulations relevant for the activities of Total Energies in Qatar.
• Corporate Governance:
  Ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements and best practices with respect to incorporated joint ventures where Total Energies 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.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in law or equivalent from an accredited law school. Strong academic record and demonstrated interest in corporate law, contracts law and regulatory compliance.

Professional experience: 0-2 years PQE

Behavioural competencies: good organizational skills; attention to detail; ability to adapt to new information, procedures and industry developments; strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently when required.

Technical competencies: excellent research, writing, and analytical skills. Ability to convey and explain information, opinions and arguments fluently and coherently.

Total Energies valorise la diversité, promeut le développement individuel et offre des opportunités d'emploi égales à tous les candidats.