22 Legal Internship jobs in Oman

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

This is a full-time on-site role in Muscat, Oman for a Legal Counsel. The Legal Counsel will provide legal advice to the Firm, negotiate contracts, prepare legal documents, resolve legal issues, and manage outside counsel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a law firm, focusing on providing legal counsel to multinational clients.
• Strong expertise in multiple areas of law, such as corporate law, commercial transactions, employment law, intellectual property, and litigation.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Proven track record of handling complex legal matters and delivering practical and strategic legal advice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex legal concepts to clients and stakeholders.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to understand clients' business objectives and provide commercially viable legal solutions.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to mentor and develop junior legal professionals.
• High ethical standards and a commitment to maintaining client confidentiality.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and prioritize competing demands
• Experience managing outside counsel
• Fluency in English and Arabic
• Law degree from an accredited university

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.

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.

Adnan and Company Law Firm (A&CO Law Firm), a distinguished Muscat-based legal practice renowned for its bilingual proficiency and premium service delivery, is actively seeking a highly motivated Legal Associate. This full-time, on-site position presents a compelling opportunity to contribute significantly to both the firm's esteemed Litigation and Corporate departments.

The Legal Associate will be instrumental in conducting in-depth legal research, meticulously preparing contracts, drafting persuasive motions, court statements, and legal memorandums, as well as representing clients effectively in judicial proceedings.

Furthermore, the role involves engagement with corporate matters, including but not limited to company registration, managing amendments to company structures, and expertly negotiating share sale agreements. The successful candidate will work closely with experienced legal professionals, reporting to a senior litigation associate or executive manager.

A&CO Law Firm is dedicated to cultivating long-term professional relationships and offers a clear pathway for career advancement, with opportunities to progress to a senior position based on demonstrated performance and commitment.

Qualifications:

*  A Bachelor's degree in Law or a closely related discipline.

*  A minimum of two years of substantive experience in Omani litigation.

*  Demonstrated familiarity with corporate law principles.

*  Proven experience within the Omani litigation jurisdiction.

*  Proficiency in legal research, contract review, and the extraction of legal meaning from complex documents.

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.

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 **

Overview

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.

• 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.

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

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

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

Minimum qualification: Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

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

Specialist: +5 years of relevant experience.

Sr. specialist: +8 years of relevant experience

• 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:
• commercial contracts.
• General corporate experience.
• Experience providing concise and clear legal support and opinions to internal clients, including executive management and partners. Technical

• 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

• 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.

Job overview

Job Title: Vice President Legal

Function: Legal

Location: Oman - Muscat

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

Reporting to: General Counsel

Direct reports: Manager Legal Corporate, Compliance and Governance; Manager, Legal Operations

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

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

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

The Vice President – Legal will serve as a senior member of the Legal Department, reporting directly to the General Counsel. The VP Legal will oversee two key managerial functions: (i) Legal Operations (contracts, procurement, litigation, claims, and projects) and (ii) Corporate, Compliance, and Governance. This role requires a strategic, business-minded legal professional who can lead complex legal matters, support financing and risk initiatives, ensure robust compliance and governance frameworks, and engage effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

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 government & other legal justifications, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives.

• Leadership & Management
• Support the General Counsel in overseeing the company’s overall legal, compliance, and governance strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Lead and supervise two Legal Managers:
• 1- Manager – Legal Operations: responsible for contracts, procurement, litigation, claims, and project support.
• 2- Manager – Corporate, Compliance & Governance: responsible for corporate secretarial matters, compliance programs, governance frameworks, and regulatory affairs.
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and performance oversight to direct reports and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous development.
• Drive team capability building through structured development programs, succession planning, and knowledge-sharing initiatives, ensuring the legal function evolves in line with business needs.
Strategic
• Lead and mentor the Legal Team, fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Provide legal guidance to Senior Management and business on strategic matters.
Legal Compliance
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and listing requirements of the stock exchange/regulators.
• Strengthen and monitor corporate governance frameworks, Board and Committee processes, shareholder engagement, and disclosure obligations.
• Oversee compliance policies and programs, including anti-bribery, anti-corruption, sanctions, data protection, and ethics.
• Act as a key liaison with regulatory authorities, stock exchanges, and external auditors.
Financing Activities
• Provide legal support for the company’s financing activities, including project finance, corporate finance, and debt/equity transactions.
• Advise on the structuring, negotiation, and execution of financing agreements, security documents, and related instruments.
• Liaise with financial institutions, external counsel, and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in all financing matters.
• Review and negotiate loan agreements, guarantees, and other financial documentation to safeguard the company’s interests.
• Support due diligence processes and ensure timely completion of all legal aspects of financing transactions.
Business Development
• Support mergers and acquisitions, divestments, and related commercial transactions, working closely with other departments such as finance and operations, and manage the legal and regulatory aspects of the transaction.
• Advise on sanctions, anti-bribery and corruption, and all compliance matters for local and international offices.
Contracts and projects
• Advise senior management on legal issues impacting business and projects.
• Provide legal support for project development, implementation, financing, restructurings, and claims.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex agreements including supply, procurement and project documentation.
• Supervise negotiations with suppliers and stakeholders, ensuring commercial and legal interests are protected.
• Support contracts and procurement teams with standard agreements and tender clarifications.
• Ensure all project and contract documentation complies with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Stay updated on relevant legislation and provide general legal advice as needed.
Risk Management
• Conduct legal research, develop risk management strategies, and provide guidance on new initiatives.
Disputes
• Manage disputes that might arise in OQEP, whether they involve customers, suppliers, or other stakeholders.
• Oversee and advise on litigation and dispute settlement activities and lead instructions to external counsel.
• Manage disputes effectively to minimize their impact on the business by developing a litigation strategy that balances legal and commercial considerations, while managing legal costs and negotiating settlements that protect OQEP commercial interests.
Stakeholder
• Work closely with Senior Management in shaping the business strategy of OQEP.
• Foster collaboration within the Legal Team for OQEP and the business lines/other functions to ensure the Legal Team is appropriately positioned and utilized within OQEP.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders, particularly governmental authorities and regulators, as well as external counsel and consultants.
Continuous Improvements and Innovation
• Design and implement digital transformation initiatives and embrace technology that enhances the efficiency of legal processes, improves collaboration and communication, and increases the accuracy and consistency of legal advice.
• Continuously review and improve legal processes, such as contract management and dispute resolution, to reduce costs, increase efficiency, and improve outcomes.
• Measure and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas where the legal function is performing well and areas where improvements are needed.
• Identify trends and patterns that may be useful in improving legal processes, identifying risks, and optimizing legal outcomes.
Supervisory
• Manage Legal Team resources to ensure appropriate skill sets and capacity to address the legal demands of the OQEP business.
• Provide oversight and accountability in supporting the OQEP Legal Team in leading the negotiations of agreements across a wide variety of transactions and discussions.
• Lead and manage the Legal staff, including workforce planning (hiring and deployment within the function), performance management, and development of direct reports to maximize their potential and engagement.

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