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John & James, Chartered Accountants

Key ResponsibilitiesCase Preparation &amp; Legal Analysis<ul><li>Manages and oversees litigation cases referred to courts after appeal decisions issued by the Tax Disputes department.</li><li>Analyzes case merits, applicable tax laws, and procedural grounds to develop robust legal arguments and defense strategies that reflect the Customer&rsquo;s official position.</li><li>Prepares or assists counsel in preparing pleadings, position papers, and supporting documentation in accordance with judicial requirements.</li><li>Ensures accurate application of relevant tax legislation and precedents when drafting legal submissions.</li></ul>Evidence Management &amp; Coordination<ul><li>Leads and coordinates the gathering, review, and validation of evidence and records necessary for judicial proceedings, in collaboration with relevant departments and staff.</li><li>Coordinates with the Tax Policy, Tax Audit, and Taxpayer Compliance departments to obtain technical inputs and documentation that reinforce the Customer&rsquo;s legal position.</li><li>Ensures all case files, exhibits, and correspondences are maintained in accordance with recordkeeping, confidentiality, and data protection standards.</li><li>Monitors evidence sufficiency and works with involved departments to address gaps before hearings.</li></ul>Litigation Proceedings &amp; Representation Support<ul><li>Supports the Head of Appeals &amp; Litigation section in managing complex court submissions, procedural requirements, and timelines.</li><li>Liaises with the Legal Affairs department and external counsel to ensure consistent and unified representation of the Customer&rsquo;s legal stance.</li><li>Tracks case progress across all stages (filing, hearings, judgments, enforcement) and maintains accurate status logs.</li><li>Reviews judicial decisions, extracts key rulings, and recommends next steps, including compliance, procedural, or legislative adjustments as required.</li><li>Contributes to the preparation of Decision Impact Statements or equivalent internal reports summarizing the implications of major rulings for the Customer&rsquo;s operations, policies, or future case strategies.</li></ul>Advisory &amp; Knowledge Sharing<ul><li>Provides expert opinions on ongoing litigation matters and their potential policy or enforcement implications to safeguard the Customer&rsquo;s position and procedural compliance.</li><li>Contributes to lessons-learned exercises to identify recurring legal issues and systemic causes of disputes.</li><li>Supports the Tax Disputes department in developing templates, manuals, and training materials on litigation procedures.</li><li>Summarizes judgments and rulings to update internal reference databases and inform future case handling.</li><li>Assists the Risk and Compliance functions, when required, by highlighting litigation-related trends or exposures that may warrant preventive actions.</li></ul>Reporting &amp; Continuous Improvement<ul><li>Prepares periodic litigation status reports covering caseload, outcomes, and success ratios.</li><li>Identifies trends in judicial decisions affecting the Customer&rsquo;s interpretation or practice of tax laws.</li><li>Recommends procedural and policy improvements to strengthen case preparation and compliance.</li><li>Contributes to departmental performance indicators (case turnaround time, compliance with deadlines, quality of submissions).</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications &amp; ExperiencePreferred qualifications&middot; Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law, Taxation, or related field.&middot; Master&rsquo;s degree in Law (LL.M), Taxation, or Public Administration is preferred.&middot; Admission to practice law or equivalent professional qualification is an advantage.Preferred experience&middot; 16+ years&rsquo; experience in tax litigation, dispute resolution, or legal advisory within public or private sectors.&middot; Proven experience managing or supporting complex cases in administrative or appellate courts.&middot; Familiarity with judicial procedures and evidence standards applicable to tax-related disputes.Technical &amp; Other Skills&middot; Strong knowledge of tax law, judicial processes, and dispute resolution mechanisms.&middot; Ability to analyse judgments, develop legal reasoning, and draft concise case summaries.&middot; Skilled in managing case documentation, legal filings, and cross-departmental coordination.&middot; Excellent written and verbal communication, analytical precision, and attention to detail.&middot; Strong organizational and time management skills to meet statutory and procedural deadlines.Job Type: Full-timePay: QAR12,000.00 - QAR16,000.00 per month

Litigation Expert(Appeals & Litigation)

Al Hadhri and Partners Law Firm

Litigation Lawyer &ndash; Job DescriptionPosition: Litigation Lawyer Location: Lusail, Doha &ndash; Qatar Experience Required: 7+ years (Qatar &amp; GCC litigation experience preferred)Role OverviewThe Litigation Lawyer will handle a wide range of civil, commercial, and criminal litigation matters, including drafting legal documents, representing clients before courts, managing case strategies, and providing expert legal advice. The ideal candidate must have strong knowledge of Qatari laws and regulations, excellent legal drafting abilities in Arabic and English, and proven courtroom experience.Key Responsibilities1. Litigation &amp; Court Representation<ul><li>Represent clients before all levels of Qatari courts (First Instance, Appeal, and Cassation).</li><li>Prepare and submit court memoranda, pleadings, and legal notices.</li><li>Attend expert meetings, court hearings, and police/prosecution investigations.</li><li>Manage case files, evidence, and procedural requirements.</li></ul>2. Legal Drafting &amp; Advisory<ul><li>Draft statements of claim, defenses, legal opinions, motions, contracts, and settlement agreements.</li><li>Provide strategic legal advice on civil, commercial, criminal, labor, and administrative disputes.</li><li>Review and analyze contracts, regulatory documents, and risk issues.</li></ul>3. Case Management<ul><li>Develop litigation strategies and manage timelines for filings and hearings.</li><li>Coordinate with clients, internal departments, and external authorities.</li><li>Oversee enforcement procedures, execution files, and appeals processes.</li></ul>4. Client Relations &amp; Reporting<ul><li>Provide clients with regular updates, case summaries, and legal recommendations.</li><li>Participate in negotiations and dispute resolution efforts (mediation/settlement).</li></ul>Qualifications &amp; Skills<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Law (Master&rsquo;s degree is an advantage).</li><li>Minimum 7 years litigation experience, ideally within Qatar or GCC.</li><li>Strong command of Qatari civil, commercial, criminal, and procedural laws.</li><li>Excellent drafting skills in Arabic (essential) and English (preferred).</li><li>Strong advocacy, analytical thinking, and negotiation skills.</li><li>Ability to work under pressure and manage high-volume caseloads.</li><li>Valid QID or ability to transfer sponsorship (preferred).</li></ul>Preferred Competencies<ul><li>Experience handling high-value disputes.</li><li>Familiarity with corporate, construction, and banking litigation.</li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a structured legal team.</li><li>Professional communication and client management skills.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-time

Litigation Lawyer

Beijing Foreign Enterprise Management Consultants Co.,Ltd.

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 On behalf of Huawei Technologies, an ICT company, we are seeking candidates based in Qatar.
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Position: Huawei Legal Counsel
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Responsibilities/Duties:
 
 
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 To draft and review the contracts of different projects, provide legal solutions, negotiate with customers or suppliers, and mitigate contract risks.
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 To analyze and resolve difficult legal issues in transactions and corporate operations, and seek compliance solutions.
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 To interpret and analyze the updates or changes of important laws or regulations in Qatar and provide the company's compliance advice solution.
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 To take the lead in handling commercial disputes and government inspections.
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 To guide the company's legal compliance work, alert compliance risks, conduct in-depth analysis and provide legal compliance solutions, provide legal compliance training and enablement, and provide insight into legal updates and latest practices in Qatar.
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 To handle other daily legal affairs.
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Requirements:
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s and/or Master&rsquo;s degrees in Law
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 1 to 3 years of professional experience in a law firm / relevant company.
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 Strong understanding and experience in Civil Code， International Business Law, Private International Law, Lobar Code, Corporate Law, Cybersecurity law, Personal Data law etc.
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 Strong knowledge of IP Law, Licensing Law, Administrative legislation, Tax Law， Finance Law, Custom Law, etc.
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 Proficient in written and spoken English and Arabic.
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 Strong analytical thinking, detail-oriented.
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 Willing to work in an international team and develop effective working relations with colleagues.
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 Proactive and self-motivated to get hands-on challenges and work under pressure.
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 Proficiency in software and tools such as Microsoft Office, Google Docs, etc.
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 Professional attitude and strong personal ethics.
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 </ul>
 
 
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Legal Counsel

Nexus Legal Recruitment

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 Construction Litigation &amp; Arbitration Senior Associate (5-9 PQE)
 
 
 Leading Global Law Firm - Doha Office
 
 
 
 
 
 We seek a Construction Litigation &amp; Arbitration Associate with 5-9 years' post-qualification experience to join a distinguished disputes team in Doha. The successful candidate will work on complex regional and international construction disputes, with a particular focus on major infrastructure and energy projects across the MENA region as well as globally
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 - Handle construction disputes through litigation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms
 
 
 - Draft pleadings, witness statements, and legal memoranda
 
 
 - Manage document review and discovery processes
 
 
 - Assist in the preparation of arbitration proceedings under major institutional rules (ICC, QICCA, DIAC)
 
 
 - Support senior lawyers in case strategy and client advisory
 
 
 - Work directly with clients, experts, and local counsel
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Requirements:
 
 
 
 
 - 5-9 years PQE with a reputable law firm
 
 
 - Common law qualification
 
 
 - Strong academic credentials
 
 
 - Experience in construction disputes and international arbitration
 
 
 - Knowledge of FIDIC contracts is highly advantageous
 
 
 - Excellent drafting and analytical skills
 
 
 - Willingness to travel within the region
 
 
 
 
 
 Get in touch with Leeoni at ldaley@nexuslr.com to discuss this exclusive opportunity further.
 
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Construction Litigation & Arbitration Senior Lawyer

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 Role Overview
 
 
 
 We are seeking
 
 senior legal professionals
 
 at the
 
 Consultant and Senior Consultant
 
 levels to provide
 
 strategic legal leadership, high-level advisory, and risk management oversight
 
 . These roles ensure the organization operates within legal and regulatory frameworks, manages enterprise-level legal risks, and supports major corporate initiatives and transactions.
 
 
 
 Requirements
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities:
 
 
 
 
 For Both Levels
 
 
 
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 Provide strategic legal counsel on corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory matters.
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 Oversee and advise on high-value mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and complex contracts.
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 Lead enterprise-wide legal risk management programs.
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 Ensure the organization&rsquo;s operations comply with domestic and international laws.
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 Advise executive leadership on litigation, disputes, and regulatory investigations.
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 Represent the organization in high-level negotiations, arbitration, or external forums.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Additional For Senior Consultant
 
 
 
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 Shape the long-term legal strategy and corporate governance framework.
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 Act as a trusted advisor to the board and C-suite on all legal and regulatory matters.
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 Lead large-scale legal transformation initiatives across multiple business units.
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 Influence sector-level or national legal and regulatory policy where applicable.
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 Mentor senior legal teams and build organizational legal capability.
 
 
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 Qualifications &amp; Experience
 
 
 
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 Education: Master&rsquo;s degree in Law, LLM, or equivalent; Bar admission/license required.
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 Consultant: 17&ndash;19 years of experience in strategic legal advisory, corporate law, or in-house counsel roles.
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 Senior Consultant: 20+ years of experience in executive legal leadership, including strategic advisory and governance.
 
 
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 Skills &amp; Competencies
 
 
 
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 Exceptional knowledge of corporate, commercial, employment, intellectual property, and regulatory law.
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 Expertise in strategic legal advisory, corporate transactions, and litigation management.
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 Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and executive communication skills.
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 Proven ability to influence policy, strategy, and organizational decisions.
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 Ability to lead complex, high-value legal initiatives across multiple jurisdictions.
 
 
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 Preferred Certifications
 
 
 
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 Bar admission/license.
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 Advanced certifications in corporate law, arbitration, M&amp;A, compliance, or intellectual property law.
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 </ul>
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Legal Analyst/Specialist (Consultant & Senior Consultant)

PRO-Global Search GmbH

<div>
 We are looking for an experienced,
 
 Russian-speaking
 
 lawyer specializing in Special Situations complex corporate matters involving
 
 shareholder relations, control, litigation
 
 , and
 
 risk management
 
 . The role requires strategic judgment and hands-on legal expertise to support decision-making and ensure alignment within multi-layered shareholder and holding structures, often governed by English law.
 
 
 Responsibilities:
 
 
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 Develop and implement legal strategies to protect shareholder and company interests
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 Prepare legal positions, procedural documentation, and evidence for corporate litigation
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 Represent the company in court proceedings and supervise external counsel
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 Navigate complex shareholder networks and ensure consistent governance and control
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 Draft, review, and amend shareholder agreements, voting and ownership frameworks, including those governed by English law
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 Establish internal mechanisms for resolving sensitive corporate situations and ensuring compliance
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 Advise senior management and shareholders on corporate governance, structure, and legal risks
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 Support restructuring and transformation of ownership and holding chains
 
 
 
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 </ul>
 Requirements:
 
 
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 8+ years of experience in corporate law, litigation, or special situations within holding groups, investment firms, or financial institutions
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 Proven record in shareholder-related matters and maintaining governance integrity in multi-jurisdictional structures
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 Strong knowledge of corporate, commercial, and procedural law, including practical experience with English law documentation and principles
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 Experience managing complex ownership structures and multi-stakeholder decision-making
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 Fluent in English and Russian
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 Core traits: strategic insight, precision, diplomacy, and discretion
 
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 </ul>
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Senior Legal Counsel (Corporate Disputes & Litigation)

TotalEnergies

<div>
 
 
 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.
 
 
 Qatar is developing an impressive number of projects in the energy sector.
 
 
 
 
 Activit&eacute;s
 
 
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 :
 
 
 
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 General Legal Support:
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 Assist in drafting correspondence and legal documents;
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 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;
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 Under the supervision of the Legal and Corporate Governance Manager, respond to ad hoc legal inquiries and requests for advice from internal stakeholders;
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 Under the supervision of the Legal and Corporate Governance Manager, ensure timely and correct commercial registration of the TotalEnergies&rsquo; entities currently performing activities in Qatar and, more generally, provide assistance in all corporate-related matters;
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 Support in creating training materials for Affiliate-wide legal compliance education.
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 Legal Research and Analysis:
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 Conduct legal research on issues relevant to the oil and gas industry, including changes in the legislation, industry regulations, etc.
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 Prepare summaries and memoranda on legal findings for the Legal and Corporate Governance Manager.
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 Contract Review and Management:
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 Assist in the drafting, reviewing and negotiation of various contracts, namely services agreements, non-disclosure agreements, real estate agreements, employment related agreements, etc;
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 Ensure that contracts are aligned with Affiliate&rsquo;s policies and legal requirements;
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 Maintain organized records of all contracts and related documents.
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 Regulatory Compliance:
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 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 TotalEnergies in Qatar.
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 Corporate Governance
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 Ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements and best practices with respect to incorporated joint ventures where TotalEnergies holds a shareholding interest.
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 Document Management:
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 Assist in managing the legal department&rsquo;s document and record-keeping systems;
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 Organize and maintain confidential legal files and records.
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 Litigation Support:
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 Provide administrative support for litigation matters, including gathering and organizing documents;
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 Assist in coordinating with external counsel as needed.
 
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 
 Profil du candidat
 
 
 
 
 
 Education:
 
 Bachelor&rsquo;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.
 
 
 
 
 Informations suppl&eacute;mentaires
 
 
 
 
 
 TotalEnergies valorise la diversit&eacute;, promeut le d&eacute;veloppement individuel et offre des opportunit&eacute;s d'emploi &eacute;gales &agrave; tous les candidats.
 
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