About this role
1. JOB PURPOSE
Provide legal advice and guidance to the Company’s management and all divisions/departments in line with the applicable regulations, the corporate strategy to optimally resolve legal issues, contain legal risks and support Management’s decision making.
2. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Job Specific Accountabilities
- Provide legal assessment of the Company’s contracts and agreements to ensure that (i) the Company is not exposed to uncontrolled legal risk; and (ii) the right protective legal instruments are used to properly hedge against the identified legal risks.
- Provide legal opinions on potential legal claims and disputes arising out of the different commercial matters engaged by the Company e.g. customers, suppliers, vendors, contractors etc. with a view to protecting the Company’s rights, minimizing its liability and where required, reaching amicable settlements subject to management’s discretion.
- Provide legal assistance to the Company’s Corporate Governance department and Ethics and Compliance Department.
- Provide legal advice and legal support to all the Company’s Divisions/Departments, including Retail, Commercial, Operations, Human Capital, Finance, Strategy, M&A and to the Company’s Management.
Legal Consultation
- Assess legal cases and lawsuits, to fully understand the Company’s legal position and provide advice on the merit and quantum of such cases.
- Provide legal advice to the Company’s Management and all Divisions/Departments and prepare memos with recommendations and actions to be undertaken, for all legal matters raised, so that the right legal action can be undertaken.
- Draft and review national and international agreements, and templates.
- Manage litigation proceedings.
Draft Legal Documentation
- Research and prepare relevant legal documentation, under the supervision of the Associate General Counsel, to support and manage external counsel.
- Ensure that relevant and up-to-date information on legislation is available to all relevant stakeholders at all times.
Legal Representation
- Represent the Company in courts, arbitrations and other legal forums.
Legal Research
- Perform legal research on legislation relevant to the Company in order to stay up to date on all relevant legislation.
3. QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
Minimum Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in law
Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills
- 10 years of relevant experience either as in-house counsel or in law firm environment with exposure to different aspects of law.
- Good writing and communication skills
- Able to work independently
- Experience in the Oil and Gas industry is preferred.