10 Legal jobs in Oman

Line of Service
Tax

Industry/Sector
Not Applicable

Specialism
General Tax Consulting

Management Level
Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary
A career within Corporate Tax services, will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients meet their tax obligations while managing the impact tax has on their business. You’ll advise clients on their local and overseas tax affairs, while acting as a strategic consultant related to business analysis, managing working capital, and profit sharing for partners. You’ll also help organisations understand the pricing implications of goods and services between related parties, as well as providing advice on tax implications of deals.

Our team helps our clients improve their tax function to control risk and facilitate better decision making. You’ll focus on helping businesses with tax strategy, ensuring tax compliance, increasing post tax profits, and providing application support to achieve the best corporate tax practices.


To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

As a Senior Manager, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

• Encourage everyone to have a voice and invite opinion from all, including quieter members of the team.
• Deal effectively with ambiguous and unstructured problems and situations.
• Initiate open and candid coaching conversations at all levels.
• Move easily between big picture thinking and managing relevant detail.
• Anticipate stakeholder needs, and develop and discuss potential solutions, even before the stakeholder realises they are required.
• Contribute technical knowledge in area of specialism.
• Contribute to an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart.
• Navigate the complexities of cross-border and/or diverse teams and engagements.
• Initiate and lead open conversations with teams, clients and stakeholders to build trust.
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.
  

Required Skills

Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS), Business Tax, Business Tax Returns, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Conducting Research, Consulting, Controlled Foreign Companies (Taxes), Corporate Tax Planning, Creativity, Document Management, Domestic Restructuring (Taxes), Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Financial Accounting, Financial Advising, Financial Planning, Financial Risk Management, Inclusion, Income Tax Provisions {+ 48 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements
Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
Yes

Government Clearance Required?
No

Job Posting End Date

• Encourage everyone to have a voice and invite opinion from all, including quieter members of the team.
• Deal effectively with ambiguous and unstructured problems and situations.
• Initiate open and candid coaching conversations at all levels.
• Move easily between big picture thinking and managing relevant detail.
• Anticipate stakeholder needs, and develop and discuss potential solutions, even before the stakeholder realises they are required.
• Contribute technical knowledge in area of specialism.
• Contribute to an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart.
• Navigate the complexities of cross-border and/or diverse teams and engagements.
• Initiate and lead open conversations with teams, clients and stakeholders to build trust.
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.
  
  

Job Purpose:

The job holder is responsible to provide comprehensive legal support to Company operations, including legal opinions on transactions, coordination with domestic and international law firms, contract review, proactive legal assistance on various issues, collaboration on projects, effective document drafting, advisory on contentious matters, and representation in negotiations and disputes to safeguard Company interests and ensure compliance

Job Responsibilities:

• Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating various legal agreements, such as investment management agreements, subscription agreements, vendor contracts, and other commercial contracts.

• Conducting legal research on relevant local and international laws and regulations impacting the asset management industry, including securities laws, investment advisor regulations, data privacy laws, and other applicable regulations.

• Attending to legal complaints and coordinating with domestic and international law firms.

• Work with management and the Compliance department on specific projects, such as policies and procedures.

• Advising on liability and risk issues in various legal agreements and supporting corporate governance matters.

• Assisting with regulatory filings and other legal documentation.

• Coordinating with external lawyers on legal matters.

• Advising on appropriate courses of action for contentious matters.

• Representing the company in negotiations and dispute resolution processes.

• Researching and analyzing the implications of legislation and regulatory matters.

• Reporting legal developments to the Legal Counsel.

• Provide general legal support to other departments as needed.

Qualification:

• Minimum LLB from an accredited Educational institution. LLM will be an advantage.

Experience:

• 3-7 years of experience in the relevant Field.

Key Skills:

• Fluent in English and Arabic.
• In-depth knowledge of corporate legal practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
• Ability to provide strategic legal recommendations to the top Management.
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Practical experience in legal support of Investment Management business as well as general corporate activities.

Note:

*Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.

** For Omanis Only.

Legal AdvisorScope
The Legal Counsel is responsible for the effective and efficient management of the Legal department, provision of legal advisory services and ensuring effective management of legal and contractual risks.
Liaison with external legal counsel on drafting of Project Contracts that include ECPM Contracts, EPC Contracts, Raw material Contracts, Operation & Maintenance Contracts, Financing documentation etc.
Project Contract Negotiation and Review
Project Contract management
Regulatory compliance
Policy development and Litigation management

Academic qualifications and Experience requirement
LLB undergraduate degree;
A Masters degree will be an added advantage;
At least eight years legal experience ideally in a leading Organisation, with a proven track record in Project Contract negotiation and drafting; Project contracting agreements, Legal inputs on Project operations and Contract management.
Proven experience in drafting of other legal documents and agreements, litigation management including related drafting, legal opinions and advice on interpretation of statutes and contracts.
Experience in Project related Financing documentation with lenders, transaction structuring, advising business on legal risk and adoption of legal strategy.
Proven track record of providing accurate and effective legal counsel; and
Proven track record of adding value to an Organisation through the development of comprehensive contract documents that mitigate risk and penalties.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Contract negotiation
o Review all Project contracts or any other documentation where the Company has committed itself and assess legal implications that need to be brought to the executive managements attention.
o Prepare, review and modify contractual instruments related to Project to assist and support various business activities.
o Negotiate, review and draft documentation for business transactions and prepare and advise on the necessary checklist to be adopted to ensure information is submitted on time.

2. Legal risk
o Review and provide legal advice on tender documents.
o Review ongoing cases and advice management accordingly.
o Liaise with relevant departments to ensure that where legal risks have been identified, appropriate courses of action have been taken.
o Provide legal protection and risk management advice to management especially on contract management.
o Provide and interpret legal information, conduct training and disseminate appropriate legal requirements to staff.

3. Policy development
o Review and advise management on legal implications of internal policies and procedures.
o Review and draft contracts, agreements and internal policies and ensure that they are in compliance withall statutory or legal requirements.

4. Litigation management
o Review progress of outstanding litigation and liaise with and manage external lawyers.

5. Regulatory compliance
o Formulate compliance check-lists to be used for the purpose of ensuring that all information required isprovided accordingly.
o Continuously monitor compliance with statutory obligations and advise management accordingly.
o Prepare monthly and quarterly reports for the department for executive management meetings.

Knowledge and Skills required

1. The candidate must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:
Strong leadership and managerial skills
Knowledge of Bespoke and FIDIC standards
Knowledge of market standard practices under EPCM and EPC contracts.
Excellent relationship management and communication skills necessary for interaction with the Government authorities, the Judicial system and negotiating parties
Demonstrate knowledge of, and experience with, laws dealing with government and/or commercial contract administration, particularly contract negotiation, preparation and administration
Ability to provide independent advice (orally and in writing) to senior level management on highly technical matters
Demonstrate success in managing and conducting a variety of litigation matters
Good planning and organization skills; and
Proven ability to delicately solve sensitive matters.

Key Deliverables to and through the Head of Department :

Legal Affairs:

• With the support of the Head of Department:
• Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts and agreements to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Legal Compliance: Monitor and ensure the company's adherence to relevant laws and regulations, including corporate governance and industry-specific standards.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with the company's operations, providing strategic advice to senior management.
• Dispute Resolution: Handle and oversee litigation, arbitration, and other dispute resolution processes, working with external counsel as necessary.
• Legal Research and Advisory: Conduct legal research and provide timely, accurate legal advice to various departments within the organization on a broad range of issues.
• Monitor changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment.

Board/Shareholders Meetings Support Corporate Affairs:

• Assisting with board meetings, including preparing agendas, minutes, and relevant documentation.
• Facilitating communication between board members and senior executives.
• Supporting board evaluations and director induction processes.
• Assisting with general meetings of shareholders, preparation, documentation, minutes.
• Responsible with concerned departments for timely disclosure, required preparation and finalization of disclosure materials, financials, etc.

Governance:

Policy Development and Implementation:

• Developing and implementing governance policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Advising internal stakeholders and senior management on best practices related to governance.
• Identifying and assessing risks related to governance processes.
• Implementing risk mitigation strategies in that aspect.
• Collaborating with risk management teams to enhance overall organizational resilience.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders to promote transparency and accountability.
• Building relationships with shareholders, regulators, and other relevant parties.
• Communicating governance-related matters effectively.

Disclosure, Compliance and Regulatory Filings:

• Draft resolutions and lodge required forms and annual returns with regulatory bodies.
• Ensure policies are up-to-date and approved by the relevant committees.

Liaison with External Parties:

• Communicate with external regulators and advisers, such as lawyers and auditors.

Investor Relations:

• Assist in preparation for all steps/actions/documentation in managing communication between the company and its investors, ensuring transparency and fostering strong relationships with the financial community.

Ethics and Integrity:

• Upholding ethical standards and promoting a culture of integrity.
• Investigating any potential breaches of governance principles.
• Providing guidance on ethical matters.

Job Profile:

Qualifications :

• Degree in Law or Commercial Law.
• Working knowledge of Omani Law.
• Working knowledge of regulations governing commercial companies' law and public joint stock in Oman.
• Working knowledge of Code of Corporate Governance.
• Working knowledge of disclosures requirements and XBRL.
• Working knowledge of Muscat Stock Exchange and Investor Relations regulations Certification in governance Bilingual (Arabic/English) proficiency.

Skills/Knowledge :

• Integrity, loyalty, and discrete personality.
• Teamwork and service orientation.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively develop comprehensive written and presentation material.
• Strong analytical and evaluation ability.
• Good negotiation skills with government bodies.
• Good interpretation of financial statements

Experience :

• 3-5 years of experience in a legal capacity.
• Work experience in the Oman and Middle East is preferred.

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Line of Service

Tax

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

General Tax Consulting

Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

A career within Corporate Tax services will provide you with the opportunity to help our clients meet their tax obligations while managing the impact tax has on their business. You’ll advise clients on their local and overseas tax affairs, while acting as a strategic consultant related to business analysis, managing working capital, and profit sharing for partners. You’ll also help organisations understand the pricing implications of goods and services between related parties, as well as providing advice on tax implications of deals.

Our team helps our clients improve their tax function to control risk and facilitate better decision making. You’ll focus on helping businesses with tax strategy, ensuring tax compliance, increasing post tax profits, and providing application support to achieve the best corporate tax practices.

To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Manager, you'll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:

• Encourage everyone to have a voice and invite opinion from all, including quieter members of the team.
• Deal effectively with ambiguous and unstructured problems and situations.
• Initiate open and candid coaching conversations at all levels.
• Move easily between big picture thinking and managing relevant detail.
• Anticipate stakeholder needs, and develop and discuss potential solutions, even before the stakeholder realizes they are required.
• Contribute technical knowledge in area of specialism.
• Contribute to an environment where people and technology thrive together to accomplish more than they could apart.
• Navigate the complexities of cross-border and/or diverse teams and engagements.
• Initiate and lead open conversations with teams, clients and stakeholders to build trust.
• Uphold the firm's code of ethics and business conduct.

Education

Degrees/Field Of Study Required

Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications

Required Skills

Optional Skills
Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS), Business Tax, Business Tax Returns, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Conducting Research, Consulting, Controlled Foreign Companies (Taxes), Corporate Tax Planning, Creativity, Document Management, Domestic Restructuring (Taxes), Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Financial Accounting, Financial Advising, Financial Planning, Financial Risk Management, Inclusion, Income Tax Provisions {+ 48 more}

Desired Languages

Travel Requirements
Not Specified

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
Yes

Government Clearance Required?
No

Job Posting End Date

Posted Date: 21-Mar-2024
Location: Oman, Muscat
10+ Years experience (Male/Female)
Legal Advisor will handle the legal areas of the Organization.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Legal Consultation:
   • Provide legal advice and support to the real estate team on various matters including property transactions, leasing agreements, zoning laws, and land use regulations.
   • Conduct legal research to stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards affecting real estate operations.
   • Analyze complex legal issues and provide strategic recommendations to mitigate risks and achieve business objectives.
2. Contract Drafting and Review:
   • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and legal documents related to real estate transactions, including purchase agreements, lease agreements, and deeds.
   • Ensure that contracts comply with legal requirements, company policies, and industry standards.
   • Identify and address any legal risks or potential liabilities in contracts and agreements.
3. Due Diligence:
   • Conduct due diligence investigations on properties, including title searches, property surveys, environmental assessments, and zoning verification.
   • Assess the legal implications of property titles, easements, encumbrances, and other relevant factors.
   • Provide recommendations based on due diligence findings to mitigate legal risks and ensure compliance with regulations.
4. Regulatory Compliance:
   • Monitor regulatory changes and updates related to real estate laws, zoning ordinances, building codes, and environmental regulations.
   • Develop compliance strategies and policies to ensure that real estate activities comply with legal requirements and industry standards.
   • Train real estate staff on compliance procedures and best practices.
5. Dispute Resolution:
   • Assist in the resolution of legal disputes and litigation related to real estate matters, including landlord-tenant disputes, property damage claims, and contract breaches.
   • Collaborate with external legal counsel as needed to represent the company's interests in legal proceedings.
   • Negotiate settlements and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms to resolve conflicts efficiently and cost-effectively.
6. Risk Management:
   • Identify and assess legal risks associated with real estate transactions and operations.
   • Develop risk mitigation strategies and implement controls to minimize exposure to legal liabilities.
   • Advise senior management on legal matters affecting business decisions and strategic initiatives.

Accommodation, Gratuity

Job Purpose:

The job holder is responsible to provide comprehensive legal support to Company operations, including legal opinions on transactions, coordination with domestic and international law firms, contract review, proactive legal assistance on various issues, collaboration on projects, effective document drafting, advisory on contentious matters, and representation in negotiations and disputes to safeguard Company interests and ensure compliance

Job Responsibilities:

• Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating various legal agreements, such as investment management agreements, subscription agreements, vendor contracts, and other commercial contracts.

• Conducting legal research on relevant local and international laws and regulations impacting the asset management industry, including securities laws, investment advisor regulations, data privacy laws, and other applicable regulations.

• Attending to legal complaints and coordinating with domestic and international law firms.

• Work with management and the Compliance department on specific projects, such as policies and procedures.

• Advising on liability and risk issues in various legal agreements and supporting corporate governance matters.

• Assisting with regulatory filings and other legal documentation.

• Coordinating with external lawyers on legal matters.

• Advising on appropriate courses of action for contentious matters.

• Representing the company in negotiations and dispute resolution processes.

• Researching and analyzing the implications of legislation and regulatory matters.

• Reporting legal developments to the Legal Counsel.

• Provide general legal support to other departments as needed.

Qualification:

• Minimum LLB from an accredited Educational institution. LLM will be an advantage.

Experience:

• 3-7 years of experience in the relevant Field.

Key Skills:

• Fluent in English and Arabic.
• In-depth knowledge of corporate legal practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
• Ability to provide strategic legal recommendations to the top Management.
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Practical experience in legal support of Investment Management business as well as general corporate activities.

Note:

Only Shortlisted Candidates will be contacted.

For Omanis Only.

Legal AdvisorScope
The Legal Counsel is responsible for the effective and efficient management of the Legal department, provision of legal advisory services and ensuring effective management of legal and contractual risks.
Liaison with external legal counsel on drafting of Project Contracts that include ECPM Contracts, EPC Contracts, Raw material Contracts, Operation & Maintenance Contracts, Financing documentation etc.
Project Contract Negotiation and Review
Project Contract management
Regulatory compliance
Policy development and Litigation management

Academic qualifications and Experience requirement
LLB undergraduate degree;
A Masters degree will be an added advantage;
At least eight years legal experience ideally in a leading Organisation, with a proven track record in Project Contract negotiation and drafting; Project contracting agreements, Legal inputs on Project operations and Contract management.
Proven experience in drafting of other legal documents and agreements, litigation management including related drafting, legal opinions and advice on interpretation of statutes and contracts.
Experience in Project related Financing documentation with lenders, transaction structuring, advising business on legal risk and adoption of legal strategy.
Proven track record of providing accurate and effective legal counsel; and
Proven track record of adding value to an Organisation through the development of comprehensive contract documents that mitigate risk and penalties.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Contract negotiation
o Review all Project contracts or any other documentation where the Company has committed itself and assess legal implications that need to be brought to the executive managements attention.
o Prepare, review and modify contractual instruments related to Project to assist and support various business activities.
o Negotiate, review and draft documentation for business transactions and prepare and advise on the necessary checklist to be adopted to ensure information is submitted on time.

2. Legal risk
o Review and provide legal advice on tender documents.
o Review ongoing cases and advice management accordingly.
o Liaise with relevant departments to ensure that where legal risks have been identified, appropriate courses of action have been taken.
o Provide legal protection and risk management advice to management especially on contract management.
o Provide and interpret legal information, conduct training and disseminate appropriate legal requirements to staff.

3. Policy development
o Review and advise management on legal implications of internal policies and procedures.
o Review and draft contracts, agreements and internal policies and ensure that they are in compliance withall statutory or legal requirements.

4. Litigation management
o Review progress of outstanding litigation and liaise with and manage external lawyers.

5. Regulatory compliance
o Formulate compliance check-lists to be used for the purpose of ensuring that all information required isprovided accordingly.
o Continuously monitor compliance with statutory obligations and advise management accordingly.
o Prepare monthly and quarterly reports for the department for executive management meetings.

Knowledge and Skills required

1. The candidate must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:
Strong leadership and managerial skills
Knowledge of Bespoke and FIDIC standards
Knowledge of market standard practices under EPCM and EPC contracts.
Excellent relationship management and communication skills necessary for interaction with the Government authorities, the Judicial system and negotiating parties
Demonstrate knowledge of, and experience with, laws dealing with government and/or commercial contract administration, particularly contract negotiation, preparation and administration
Ability to provide independent advice (orally and in writing) to senior level management on highly technical matters
Demonstrate success in managing and conducting a variety of litigation matters
Good planning and organization skills; and
Proven ability to delicately solve sensitive matters.