About the Role
As a Senior Specialist Legal Counsel, you will provide independent legal advice and support on standard and moderately complex commercial, contractual, regulatory, and operational matters. You will manage assigned legal matters, draft and negotiate agreements, identify legal risks, and support business stakeholders in achieving objectives within established legal frameworks and escalation protocols. This position will operate in alignment with the Group’s Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies, policies, guidelines, and standards, while adhering to Oman's government regulations and best international practices in harmony with national objectives.
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Main Tasks and Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice and guidance on routine business, contractual, and operational matters.
- Draft, review, and negotiate standard commercial agreements and legal documents.
- Conduct legal research and analyze legal and regulatory requirements affecting business operations.
- Review contractual obligations and identify legal implications and potential risks.
- Support legal due diligence activities for projects and transactions.
- Assist in the assessment and mitigation of legal risks.
- Prepare legal opinions, reports, summaries, and recommendations.
- Coordinate with business stakeholders to ensure legal requirements are addressed.
- Support compliance reviews and legal assessments.
- Liaise with external legal advisors on assigned matters under supervision.
- Escalate significant legal risks and complex matters.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of legal practices and processes.
Key Interactions
- Internal: the company SAOC Streams & Assets
- External: Staffing specialized Contractors, Vendors & Suppliers
Notable Working Conditions
Office environment with intensive computer screen use and sporadic visits to operational sites.
Education Requirements
- LLB or equivalent from a reputable university or law school with admission to a recognized civil or common law Bar (or equivalent body), thus qualified as a lawyer/solicitor/barrister.
Language
Excellent written and spoken English is a must.
Background and Experience
Competencies and Skills
- A minimum of 6-8 years of experience with a recognized law firm and/or in-house legal and compliance function within a recognized corporate entity.
- Experience in legal research, contract drafting, legal reviews, and compliance support.
- Good understanding of commercial and contractual matters.
- Experience supporting stakeholders on routine legal matters.
Soft Skills:
- Ability to draft, review, and negotiate standard contracts and legal documents.
- Ability to conduct legal research and analyze laws, regulations, and contractual obligations.
- Ability to identify routine legal risks and recommend mitigation measures.
- Ability to support transactions, projects, and compliance activities.
- Ability to prepare legal opinions, reports, and recommendations.
- Ability to interpret contractual terms and legal requirements.
- Ability to provide practical legal support to business stakeholders.
Technical Competencies:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Attention to detail and quality orientation.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Collaborative and customer-focused approach.
- Accountability and professionalism.
- High ethical standards and confidentiality.
