Senior Legal Counsel

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.