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Contract Management

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements including vendor contracts, service agreements and construction agreements.
• Ensure legal accuracy, risk mitigation, and alignment with company objectives.

Corporate Governance & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with local laws, SEZAD/OPAZ regulations, and internal policies.
• Oversee regulatory filings, licensing and commercial registration updates.
• Liaise with government authorities and regulators where needed.

Transactional Support

• Provide legal support on corporate transactions including joint ventures, acquisitions, restructuring, and financing.
• Conduct legal due diligence and support transaction execution.

Strategic Legal Advisory

• Advise senior management on legal risks and opportunities in existing operations and new initiatives.
• Support investment structuring, land use rights, and cross-border arrangements.

Dispute Management

• Manage disputes and potential litigation, including drafting of legal notices when necessary.
• Monitor and mitigate legal exposure.

Internal Collaboration

• Work cross-functionally with operations, finance, HR, and procurement teams to ensure legal coverage across functions.
• Provide training and awareness on key legal issues to internal stakeholders.

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Job Description
Commercial and Corporate Legal Affairs:

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and documents related to the Company's business activities (services, suppliers, branding/marketing, leasing, vendors, confidentiality, IP, employment).
• Assist the senior legal manager in conducting legal research and drafting legal opinions regarding different legal matters.
• Assess potential legal risks and implications of contracts and bring them to management's attention.
• Legal Advisory: Provide expert legal advice on contractual, commercial, and legislative matters to business units and management.
• Support in-depth legal analysis of company projects and business initiatives to identify potential risks and recommend compliance and mitigation solutions.
• Support research, drafting, and negotiation of legal documents related to Corporate Law, Commercial Law, Compliance, Contracts, Corporate Governance, and International Law.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards, such as consumer protection, IP, food control regulations etc. conducting legal research and drafting legal opinions regarding different legal matters

Litigation Management

• External Legal Coordination:
• Delegate and manage litigation cases or investigations with external law firms.
• Provide necessary evidence or documents to support external law firms, collaborating with relevant business units.
• Submit police reports, align and coordinate with government relations department, PA team
• Legal Risk Assessment:
• Provide guidance on potential legal risks associated with lawsuits and/or investigations to management and stakeholders.
• Local Law Firm Relations:
• Cultivate relationships with local law firms for prompt and relevant counsel.
• Seek assistance from local law firms in drafting and revising contracts posing regulatory or compliance risks.

Regulatory Affairs

• Regulatory Analysis:
• Conduct in-depth analysis of decisions, actions, or regulations initiated by local regulatory authorities that may impact the Company.
• Provide recommendations to ensure compliance and risk mitigation.
• Regulatory Response:
• Manage or support in responding to inquiries and/or investigations by local regulatory authorities, liaising with external law firms as needed.
• Represent the company before regulatory authorities when required.
• Regulatory Compliance:
• Evaluate regulatory authorization requirements and create compliance checklists for new products and projects as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in law, additional qualifications such as an LLM are advantageous.
• Minimum of 4-5 years of progressive experience in a legal role, preferably within an e-commerce or technology-driven industry or an international law firm.
• In-depth knowledge of Omani laws and regulations for at least 2 years.
• Excellent project and time management, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities, with the capacity to assess legal risks, analyze regulatory requirements, and develop practical solutions to mitigate compliance risks.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Proactive, adaptable, and results-oriented mindset, committed to delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines and evolving regulatory environments.
• Fluency in English and Arabic is required.

Job title:
Manager Legal - Operations

Function:
Legal Operations

Location:
Muscat - Oman

Budget control

*OPEX and/or CAPEX and/or Revenue amount as relevant*

Reporting to

Vice President-Legal

Direct reports

• Lead Counsel (2)
• Senior Specialist legal Counsel (1)

Job purpose

Lead and manage the legal operations function to support OQ Exploration and Production SAOG ("OQEP") core business and operational activities, under the direction of the VP Legal. Key responsibilities include:

1. Providing high-quality, business-focused legal advice
   across all operational functions, including technical, commercial, HSE, supply chain, and project delivery.
2. Ensuring legal and regulatory compliance
   by developing and overseeing effective legal processes, governance frameworks, and risk controls aligned with OQEP's operations.
3. Managing legal support for contracts, regulatory engagements, compliance programs, and stakeholder relationships
   to ensure operational continuity and protect company interests.
4. Leading and developing a team of legal professionals
   and coordinating with external counsel to deliver responsive, proactive, and integrated legal support across the business.

The position operates in alignment with OQEP's Mission, Vision, Values, and Strategies, as well as company policies, guidelines, and international standards. This includes adherence to IT platforms, HSE standards, Omani government requirements, and best international practices in support of national objectives.

Main tasks and responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and support on operational matters across upstream functions including technical, commercial, supply chain, HSE, and project delivery.
• Manage the Legal Operations team and
• Draft, review, and negotiate operational contracts such as EPC, drilling, maintenance, service agreements, and logistics.
• Advise on legal issues related to operational risks, business continuity, contractor performance, and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and implement governance frameworks, policies, and controls to ensure compliance with laws and internal standards.
• Support audits, investigations, and risk assessments including anti-bribery, HSE, and environmental regulation.
• Monitor regulatory changes and advise stakeholders on implications and required actions.
• Act as legal interface with contractors, vendors, and regulators.
• Provide legal input to tendering, procurement, contract negotiations, claims, and dispute management.
• Design and improve legal workflows, documentation standards, and reporting processes.
• Implement legal risk registers, contract lifecycle tracking, and compliance dashboards.
• Lead and develop legal staff, providing mentorship and performance oversight.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure integrated legal support.
• Manage external counsel for specialized matters, ensuring value and quality.
• Report key legal risks and compliance status to VP Legal and relevant committees.
• Contribute to business reviews, operational assurance forums, and project gate reviews.
• Perform other tasks as directed by VP Legal or senior leadership.

Key interactions

Internal: Operation functions under OQEP.

External: Contractors, Vendors & Suppliers, MEM, JV Partners and Governmental authorities.

Notable Working Conditions.
Office environment, intensive computer screen use, sporadic visits to operation site.

Education requirements

Minimum qualification required is a graduate degree in law, Master or any other qualification is a plus.

Language

Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required)

Background and experience

• Minimum 8+ years of legal experience, including years in senior legal roles within the oil & gas or broader energy sector.
• Strong background in upstream oil & gas contracts, corporate governance, compliance, and dispute resolution.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in managing teams and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Fluent in English; Arabic language skills are an advantage.

Competencies and skills

Soft Skills
:

• Strategic and analytical thinker with strong business acumen.
• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• High integrity, sound judgment, and resilience under pressure.
• Ability to balance legal risks with commercial objectives.

Technical Competencies:

• Computer literacy including MS Office
• Ability to balance legal and commercial objectives and build strong stakeholder relationships.
• Strong understanding of the Upstream industry and its commercial drivers.
• Conduct legal negotiation.

نوع الوظيفة: عقد عمل

الهدف العام للوظيفة: قيادة الجهود القانونية للمؤسسة من خلال تطوير السياسات والتشريعات، تعزيز الامتثال القانوني، وتحقيق التميز المؤسسي عبر تقديم استشارات قانونية تدعم أهداف الهيئة الاستراتيجية

المؤهلات والخبرة

درجة البكالوريوس في القانون (يفضل درجة الماجستير أو الدكتوراه)

شهادة مهنية في القانون أو خبرة متخصصة في التشريعات المالية

خبرة عملية لا تقل عن 20 عام في المجال القانوني، مع سجل حافل في تقديم الاستشارات القانونية المتقدمة

معرفة عميقة بالقوانين و التشريعات المتعلقة بالأسواق المالية والتأمين

المهام والمسؤوليات

تقديم استشارات قانونية استراتيجية تضمن الامتثال للتشريعات المتعلقة بالأسواق المالية و التأمين وتدعم الإدارة في معالجة القضايا المعقدة

المساهمة في تطوير وصياغة التشريعات والسياسات لضمان توافقها مع القوانين وتعزيز الإطار القانوني لقطاعات الأسواق المالية والتأمينات

إشراف على الامتثال القانوني من خلال مراقبة الالتزام بالتشريعات ووضع آليات للتنفيذ والمتابعة بما يضمن حماية الهيئة من المخاطر

إدارة ومراجعة العقود والاتفاقيات لضمان حماية مصالح الهيئة وتحديد المخاطر وتقديم التوصيات القانونية

تقديم التدريب والتوجيه القانوني لرفع وعي الموظفين وتعزيز كفاءات الفرق بما يضمن الامتثال وتقديم استشارات دقيقة

إدارة المخاطر القانونية عبر تحديدها وتقييمها ووضع استراتيجيات وسياسات للحد منها وضمان استمرارية الأعمال

إعداد تقارير قانونية دورية تتضمن القضايا والتشريعات وتحليل آثارها مع تقديم توصيات استراتيجية للإدارة العليا

القيام بأي مهام إضافية ضمن نطاق الاختصاص لدعم أهداف الهيئة وتحقيق أولوياتها

Position Type: Contract

1. Job Purpose: Lead the organization's legal efforts by developing policies and legislation, enhancing legal compliance, and achieving institutional excellence through providing legal advice that supports the strategic objectives of the authority.

2. Qualifications and Experience

3. Bachelor's degree in Law (Master's or Doctorate preferred)

4. Professional legal certification or specialized experience in financial legislation
5. Minimum of 20 years of practical legal experience, with a proven track record in providing advanced legal consultations

6. Deep knowledge of laws and regulations related to financial markets and insurance

7. Tasks and Responsibilities

8. Provide strategic legal advice ensuring compliance with laws related to financial markets and insurance and support management in handling complex legal issues

9. Contribute to the development and drafting of legislation and policies to ensure legal compliance and strengthen the legal framework for financial markets and insurance sectors
10. Oversee legal compliance by monitoring adherence to legislation and establishing mechanisms for implementation and follow-up, ensuring the protection of the authority from risks
11. Manage and review contracts and agreements to safeguard the authority's interests, identify risks, and provide legal recommendations
12. Provide legal training and guidance to raise employee awareness and enhance team competencies, ensuring compliance and accurate legal advice
13. Manage legal risks by identifying, assessing, and developing strategies and policies to mitigate them and ensure business continuity
14. Prepare periodic legal reports covering legal issues and legislation, analyzing their impacts, and providing strategic recommendations to senior management
15. Perform any additional tasks within the scope of the position to support the authority's objectives and achieve its priorities

Note: We thank all applicants for their interest however only those candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted.

Job Purpose:

The Legal Advisor ensures legal compliance with the country's laws and regulations and mitigates risks within the Bank. He/ She provides expert legal counsel and guidance to support the bank in various legal matters and facilitates adherence to regulatory frameworks.

Key Accountabilities:

• Provides timely and accurate legal advice and guidance to internal stakeholders, including senior management, business units, and support functions.
• Manages and oversees litigation matters involving the bank, including disputes and claims.
• Provides detailed reports on the status and progress of bank cases, including litigation updates and settlements.
• Drafts, reviews, and negotiates contracts, agreements, and legal documents to protect the bank's interests and ensures compliance with applicable laws.
• Ensures that contractual terms and conditions comply with legal requirements and align with the bank's interests.
• Coordinates with external legal firm and represent the bank's interests in legal proceedings when necessary.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable banking laws, regulations, and guidelines.
• Monitors regulatory developments and assesses its impact on the Bank's operations.
• Identifies legal risks and vulnerabilities within the bank's operations, and implements strategies to minimize and manage potential legal liabilities.
• Reviews internal policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure legal compliance and operational efficiency.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Law from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant legal experience in legal firms or Corporates. Experience in the banking or financial services is desired.
• Strong knowledge of banking and financial regulations, compliance, and legal standards.
• Familiarity with Commercial law, Contracts review, risk management, and dispute resolution.
• Excellent research and analytical skills.
• Effective communication and negotiation abilities.
• High ethical standards and a commitment to confidentiality.

Applicants who are meeting the job requirements will be contacted.

** Applications will be accepted until 19-Oct-2025 at 2:00 P.M

Submissions received after this date and time will not be considered **

Job purpose

Provides Advise, thoughts & insights on Corporate Legal Matters at OQ Group, under vp of Corporate Legal, acting as Advisor for Legal function related to legal process/ activities, including the policies and procedures relating to legal framework & integrated to the complex end-to-end Business, for both annual cycles and ongoing re-forecasts, by : (1) Provides advice independently, and supervising junior and mid-level lawyers on Corporate finance and project finance documentation, execution process, and compliance and utilization procedures, (2) Provides advised and guidance on Structuring and negotiation of finance documentation, (3) Provides legal advice on Financing condition precedent documentation, (4) Evaluate Legal risk for the OQ Group and related businesses, (5) Ensure OQ Corporate compliance and corporate governance, (5) Guide and direct on Legal and commercial issues, and advice on related regulatory regimes; in order to ensure legal compliance, manage risks, and facilitate successful financial deals and partnerships.

Main tasks and responsibilities

Providing advice and assistance regarding corporate finance and project finance documentation, execution process, compliance, and utilization procedures.

Structuring and negotiation of finance documentation, in particular facility agreements, intercreditor agreements and security documents; coordination execution of documentation; liaising with internal stakeholders to ensure a coordinated approach, early identification of commercial and legal risks, and timely delivery to internal clients.

Managing and coordinating preparation and delivery of financing condition precedent documentation.

Providing general ad hoc support to the finance department treasury function, e.g. drafting of intra-group loan agreements, assistance in respect of bank accounts.

Assist in structuring financial transactions to optimize legal and financial outcomes.

Legal Documentation Transaction Support

Providing advice and support on the structuring and documentation of transactions of various types, including corporate, commercial, finance or any other relevant matter.

Review and draft legal documentation for financial transactions including loans, project financing, acquisitions, and joint ventures.

Conduct due diligence and assess legal risks associated with proposed transactions.

Negotiate terms and conditions with external parties and stakeholders.

Legal Corporate Compliance

Providing advice and assistance regarding corporate compliance and corporate governance matters and issues.

Assisting transaction teams in conducting due diligence and risk assessment and analysis.

Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies.

Identify legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate them effectively.

Provide legal guidance on corporate governance matters.

Management of legal risk for the business and support units.

Contract Management

Draft, review, and negotiate various contracts related to finance, such as loan agreements, securities documentation, and financing arrangements.

Monitor contract performance and address legal issues that may arise during the contract lifecycle.

Legal / Commercial

Advice on strategies to address both legal and commercial issues.

Negotiation and resolution of legal and business issues encountered in the operation of the business with an emphasis on supporting a business-focused approach to support the company's objectives and strategy.

Regulatory Regimes & Compliance

Advising on applicable regulatory regimes.

Ensures timely and compliant execution of significant Legal Business Unit/ Downstream & Commercial contracts and catalogues, while maintaining custody of the same.

Monitoring and maintenance of legal aspects of existing businesses/investments, including (a) ongoing reporting and compliance issues, (b) ongoing contractual obligations, and (c) director and shareholder and other requirements.

Advising on legal policy and risk.

Guide resource-based across multiple jurisdictions and ensure high quality advice and experience resources to deliverer that advice.

Advises on maintaining full compliance with Legal Business Unit/ Downstream & Commercial contractual obligations, regulatory agencies, and environmental laws.

Network Relations

Liaising with external counsel and other in-house counsel.

Work with Leader Legal Business Unit/ Stream on most critical business unit matters that require additional guidance/ support.

Drive integrated legal support to corporate segment / Stream through collaboration with Legal CoE's (Corporate, Operations)

Providing guide and legal advice on legal processes/ activities and coordinate with legal firms (locally/ internationally) to ensure compliance.

Coordinate of Legal and regulatory issues related with OQ's Business Unit/ Downstream & Commercial in line with financial, and technical advisors.

Collaborate with finance, accounting, and business development teams to provide strategic legal advice.

Guidance / Coaching

Mentoring and training junior lawyers, trainees, and non-legal personnel (on legal issues/matters), preparing internal best practice notes, supervision of junior lawyers and trainees.

Organizing various aspects of transactions, including supervising internal teams of junior associates and trainees, and retaining and coordinating outside counsel.

Actively promote legal team career development (and overall legal team generally).

Legal Trends

Provide insights associated with key variance / legal trends arising from reports, forecasts and plans for Oil & Gas industry.

Legal Planning, Policies & Budgeting

Guide on how strategize Legal Business Unit/ Downstream & Commercial legal process to various stakeholders among the Group.

Guide and provide high support on planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting practices / set of processes, as well as, documents, performance indicators (KPIs) and embed in day-to-day activities.

Guide & contribute on the development and implementation of departmental policies, systems, processes, procedures, and controls, and continuously identify and recommend improvements while ensuring compliance with the group guidelines, international / local standards, and relevant legislation.

Liaise with Value Partners, Shared Services, and other Centers of Excellence to provide seamless legal service delivery to customers.

Support the development and oversee the implementation of Corporate Legal policies, systems, processes, procedures, and controls covering all areas Downstream & Commercial so that all relevant procedural / legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service in a consistent manner.

Notable Working Conditions. Office environment, intensive computer screen use, sporadic visits to operation site.

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), in other words, qualified as a lawyer/solicitor/barrister.

Post-lawyer qualification

Language

Excellent written and spoken English is a must.

Background and experience

Minimum of 10-12 years of post-lawyer qualification experience with a recognized law firm and/or in-house legal function for a recognised corporate entity with a focus in one or more of the following areas: corporate, commercial and/or finance.

Experience in the energy sector and/or project development and/or project finance would be helpful but is not essential.

Experience in developing risk mitigation strategies to protect the company's interests.

Direct experience in managing end-to-end legal aspects of financial transactions, from due diligence to closing.

Familiarity with Oil & Gas industry-specific legal requirements and regulations.

Substantial experience in corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, or banking law within a reputable law firm or corporate legal department.

Strong understanding of financial markets, banking practices, and project finance.

Competencies and skills

Soft:

Ability to convey complex legal and financial concepts clearly and concisely to various stakeholders, including executives, colleagues, and external partners.

Strong drafting skills for preparing legal documents and agreements.

Proficiency in negotiating terms and conditions of financial transactions with external parties, including lenders, investors, and joint venture partners.

Capability to advocate for the company's interests while maintaining positive relationships.

Strong analytical skills to assess legal risks associated with financial deals and propose effective solutions.

Ability to analyse financial data and understand implications on legal matters.

Initiative-taking approach to identifying legal challenges and developing innovative strategies to address them.

Ability to build rapport and influence decision-making among diverse stakeholders.

Comprehensive understanding of corporate finance law, including securities regulations, lending practices, and contract law.

Strong orientation towards the provision of quality services and outputs, combined with a focus on creating value for the business.

effective influencing, communication, and people skills

Have clear, accurate, and persuasive communication skills.

Technical Competencies:
.

Familiarity with legal research tools, contract management systems, and financial modelling software.

Strong grasp of financial concepts and principles, including financial statements, project economics, and valuation methods.

Ability to interpret financial data and assess the financial implications of legal decisions.

Proficiency in identifying, evaluating, and managing legal risks associated with financial transactions.

Job title :
Principal Legal Counsel

Function :
Legal

Location ;
Oman

Budget control:
*OPEX and/or CAPEX and/or Revenue amount as relevant*

Reporting to :
General Counsel

Direct reports:
0

Job purpose

Provide expert legal support to OQEP's operational functions under the direction of the General Counsel, ensuring legal integrity and compliance across upstream business activities. This includes: (1) Advising on legal matters related to day-to-day operations, including contracts, regulatory compliance, HSE, supply chain, and technical services. (2) Supporting the review, negotiation, and drafting of operational agreements to protect the company's interests and mitigate legal risk. (3) Ensuring alignment with applicable laws, corporate governance standards, and internal policies across the full spectrum of business operations. (4) Acting as a legal partner to internal stakeholders by delivering timely, practical, and business-focused legal solutions that enable operational continuity and strategic goals.

The position will act in accordance with the OQEP's Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies, as well as, policies, guidelines, and international standards, supported by an IT Technology platform, HSE standards, Omani's government & other legal justifications, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities :

• Provides legal advice on operational, commercial, corporate and transactional matters relating to OQEP's assets, supply, trading and financing activities.
• Drafts, reviews, interprets and amends various forms of legal documentation related to the business of OQEP.
• Assists in relation to any litigation or claims affecting OQEP.
• Supports the development of junior Omani lawyers and coordinates with other departments and functions on development and implementation of training and development initiatives.
• Manages external legal counsel.
• Coordinates with other key departments in OQEP such as the OQEP Corporate Governance Department and the OQEP compliance department.
• Coordinates with other legal departments within OQEP.
• Performs other similar duties as assigned by the OQEP VP Legal.
• Manage resource-based across multiple jurisdictions and ensure high quality advice and experience resources to deliver that advice.
• Work with VP Legal and team on most critical business matters that require additional guidance/ support.
• Drive integrated legal support to OQEP/ Stream through collaboration with Legal CoE's (Corporate, Operations)
• Actively promote legal team career development (and overall legal team generally)
• Providing guide and legal advice on OQEP legal processes/ activities and coordinate with legal firms (locally/ internationally) to ensure compliance.
• Guide on how strategize OQEP legal process to various stakeholders among the Group.
• Provide insights associated with key variance / legal trends arising from reports, forecasts and plans for upstream sector.
• Guide and provide high support on planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting practices / set of processes, as well as, documents, performance indicators (KPIs) and embed in day-to-day activities.
• Guide & contribute on the development and implementation of departmental policies, systems, processes, procedures and controls, and continuously identify and recommend improvements while ensuring compliance with the group guidelines, international / local standards and relevant legislation.
• Liaise with Value Partners, Shared Services, and other Centre of Excellence to provide seamless legal service delivery to customers.
• Support the integration program as needed.
• Coordinate of Legal and regulatory issues related to OQEP in line with financial, and technical advisors.
• Ensures timely and compliant execution of significant OQEP contracts and catalogues, while maintaining custody of the same.
• Advises on maintaining full compliance with OQEP contractual obligations, regulatory agencies and environmental laws
• Support the development and oversee the implementation of Corporate Legal policies, systems, processes, procedures and controls covering all areas of Upstream so that all relevant procedural / legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service in a consistent manner.

Key interactions

Internal: Assurance, Finance, Upstream, PTC, Operation & Commercial

External: JV Partners, Contractors, Government, Vendors & Suppliers

Notable Working Conditions:
Office environment, intensive computer screen use, sporadic visits to operation site.

Education Requirements :

Minimum qualification required is a college graduate degree in law,

Master or any other qualification is a plus.

Language:

Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required)

Background and experience

Competencies and skills

• 12+ years' experience in upstream oil and gas sector is crucial, preferred in a large oil industry industrial organization. E&P Transactional and operational expertise are essential, ideally both internationally and in Oman including the following sections:
• EPSA and Concession agreements.
• Joint Ventures and Joint Operating Agreements.
• Gas Sale Agreement.
• Oil Sales.
• Unitization.
• Processing Agreements.
• EPC.
• Dispute Resolution.
• M & A (divestment, deal management, due diligence, understanding financial advisor opinions…etc.).
• Strong experience in:
• Upstream sector regulations.
• Legal Compliance.
• Upstream Legal Operations.
• Corporate Law.
• Omani law or common law.
• Corporate Governance.
• Past CMA experience is plus.
• People's management skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Maintaining effective, accurate and transparent communication with all stakeholders & community.
• Attention to detail.
• Strategic thinking.
• Negotiation.
• Planning skills.
• Forward thinking.
• Ethics & guidelines.
• Engages & inspires people to collaborate and share knowledge to achieve common goals.
• Models and ensures commitment with business aspirations.
• Pursues innovation & continuous improvement.
• Acts as an agent for change, constructively challenging the status quo.
• Leads a solution-based approach to plan and deliver competitive results.
• Transforms strategic insight into achieving business excellence.
• Takes accountability for a performance culture that delivers continuous transformation.

Technical Competencies:

• Excellent business and technical report writing skills.
• Very good knowledge in using PC software.
• Contracting & Procurement process.
• Contracts drafting & negotiation.
• Corporate and compliance.
• ABC capabilities.

Job title:
Sr/Specialist Legal

Stream:
OQ Alternative Energy

Function:
Legal

Location:
Oman – Muscat

Reporting to:
VP Legal

Job purpose

Perform and execute end to end legal tasks within the Alternative Energy sector, under VP Legal Alternative Energy instruction and guidance, in a progression that encompasses more responsibilities according to the level of the incumbent.

Provide timely value-added legal support and advice to OQ Alternative Energy Management and all relevant business units, to ensure the efficient and effective performance of the company's operations, whilst ensuring those operations are performed in accordance with applicable laws and the company's internal policies and procedures.

The incumbent will, at all times, act in accordance with OQAE's Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies, as well as in accordance with all relevant policies, guidelines and international standards, supported by an IT Technology platform, HSE standards, Omans governmental & other legal directives, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives.

The Specialist Legal should have substantial experience in the Alternative Energy/Energy industry. They understand the nuances of renewable energy, oil and gas operations, regulations, contractual frameworks, joint venture relations and commercial dynamics.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

• Execute such tasks as assigned to them by the VP Legal, including inter alia contract review and drafting, joint venture agreement review and drafting, project document review and drafting, corporate support and government legal relationships.

• As a key member of the OQ Alternative Energy legal team, ensure all OQ Alternative Energy activities are undertaken in compliance with all laws and relevant policies and procedures. Have a sound understanding of corporate structures and company law and reporting requirements, as these relate to OQ Alternative Energy and its subsidiaries. Assist in the development, support and training of junior and graduate staff within OQ Alternative Energy Legal Department.

• Review, interpret, draft and/or negotiate a variety of policies and commercial contracts, including Engineering Procurement & Construction Contracts, Power Purchase Agreements, Procurement Contracts as well as joint venture partner agreements including Shareholder Agreements, Joint Development Agreements and subsidiary incorporation and management process.

• Provide timely and practical legal advice to OQ Alternative Energy management in respect of complex, multi-jurisdictional Alternative Energy projects, and liaise with Company affiliates and joint venture partners in respect of the same and will have well developed project management skills to ensure close coordination of legal and commercial work streams.

Key interactions

Internal:
Finance, Project Development, Energy Excellence, Strategy & Decarbonisation, PTC and all other OQ Group companies.

External:
JV Partners, Contractors, Government, Vendors & Suppliers

Notable Working Conditions:
Office environment, intensive computer screen use, sporadic visits to operation site.

Education Requirements:
Minimum qualification: Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Language:
Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required)

Background and experience:

Specialist: +5 years of relevant experience.

Sr. specialist +8 years of relevant experience

Common for all:

• Working experience in a large and vertically integrated Energy company, both transactional and operational experience essential.

• Ideal candidate has both international and domestic Omani experience in the following:

o commercial contracts.

o General corporate experience.

o Experience providing concise and clear legal support and opinions to internal clients, including executive management and partners. Technical

Competencies and skills:

Competencies:

• Excellent legal knowledge and technical legal report writing skills.

• knowledge of all major software packages.

• Excellent Corporate reporting and compliance knowledge,

• Project Financing & Banking,

• Planning & business.

• Litigation and Arbitration.

• Projects Oil & Gas

• Claims & Disputes

• legal frame for Oil & Gas industry

• Corporate Law

Soft Skills:

• People's management skills.

• Analytical skills.

• Maintaining effective, accurate and transparent communication with all stakeholders & community.

• Attention to detail.

• Strategic thinking.

• Negotiation.

• Planning skills.

• Forward thinking.

• Ethical and transparent.

• Engages & inspires people to collaborate and share knowledge to achieve common goals.

• Demonstrates commitment with business aspirations.

• Pursues innovation & continuous improvement.

• Acts as an agent for change, constructively challenging the status quo.

• Leads a solution-based approach to plan and deliver competitive results.

• Transforms strategic insight into achieving business excellence.

• Takes accountability for a performance culture that delivers continuous transformation.

Company Description

United Solar Polysilicon (FZC) SPC is an international green energy enterprise specializing in the solar industry chain. Founded in 2023, the company is backed by prominent global investment institutions and guided by a team of over 50 experienced solar industry experts. Our management team has extensive technical knowledge and hands-on expertise, having played critical roles in globally recognized solar projects. USP is dedicated to driving innovation and excellence in the global polysilicon market, with a focus on product certification and R&D, especially for the U.S. market. Our 100KTPA polysilicon plant in Sohar, Oman, positions us as a regional leader in solar manufacturing.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Senior Legal Manager located in Sohar. The Senior Legal Manager will be responsible for preparing legal documents, providing legal consulting services, ensuring legal compliance, and managing legal affairs. The role involves overseeing legal aspects of the company's operations, advising the management team on legal issues, and ensuring that the company's activities conform to all relevant laws and regulations.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Law and Legal Compliance
• Proficiency in Legal Document Preparation and Legal Consulting
• Experience in managing Legal Affairs
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and on-site in Sohar, Oman
• At least 4 years of experience in a legal role, preferably within the green energy sector
• LLB degree or equivalent law degree
• Fluent English, speaking and writing
• Self-motivated, responsible