Job Summary:
The job holder is responsible for:
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating all client and supplier contracts assigned to her/him and ensuring alignment with internal contracting standards.
- Administration of the ethics and compliance policies and proceduresin coordination with relevant stakeholders.
- Administration of personal data protection policies and procedures and supporting implementation across business units.
- General legal support to all business units and business lines on operational, commercial, and compliance-related matters.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Provide legal advice timely and efficiently to all business units, and proactively identify legal risks and mitigation measures.
- Review, negotiate and conclude all contracts for all business lines and business units in accordance with company approval processes.
- Assist with the general administrative tasks of the legal and compliance department
- which includes the administration of the ethics and compliance program, the personal data protection program, and ensuring proper documentation and record-keeping.
- Report regularly and timely to the head of legal/general counsel on all matters which are not in accordance with the policies and procedures of the legal and compliance department and recommend corrective actions when necessary.
Accountability:
Report to the Head of Legal (ie. General Counsel)
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
- Education: Recognised law degree (LLB or equivalent), admittance as a lawyer, advocate or attorney.
- Skills: Drafting, reviewing and negotiating oil and gas service and supply contracts and/or drafting, reviewing and negotiating construction contracts (EPC). Practical hands-on knowledge will be tested in the interviews; therefore, only those capable of fulfilling this requirement should apply.
- Attention to detail, hard-working, wanting to learn and grow and being proactive are key requirements together with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience: at least 3 years post in corporate, commercial, or oil & gas legal roles. Must be able to work with minimal oversight. Experience in the Middle East is an advantage, given the region's regulatory and contractual frameworks.
- Excellent communication skills in English, verbal and written.
Skills
- English -Mandatory
- Arabic - Mandatory
- French - Preferred
- Legal Writing and Drafting
- Governance and Compliance
- Oil and Gas Service Contracts (VSA, MSA, EPC)
- Risk Assessment and Mitigation
- Litigation
- Client Contract Review and Negotiation
- Supplier Contracts
- Personal Data Protection
- Legal Advice
- Interface with Government entities
