Lead Legal Counsel - Operation at OQ

Muscat, Muscat Governorate, Oman -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Legal Advice, Contract Review, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Mitigation, Negotiation, Analytical Skills, People Management, Corporate Law, Omani Law, British Law, Dispute Resolution, Compliance Monitoring, Legal Frameworks, Contract Lifecycle Management, Communication, Project Management, Continuous Improvement

Industry

Oil and Gas

Description

Job title Lead Legal Operations Grade Stream Legal Function Legal Operations Location Oman – Muscat Budget control *OPEX and/or CAPEX and/or Revenue amount as relevant* Reporting to Manager, Legal Operations Direct reports - Job purpose Provide specialized legal support to OQEP’s operational functions, ensuring effective implementation of legal frameworks, risk mitigation, and compliance across upstream activities. Operating under the guidance of the Manager, Legal Operations, the role leads the delivery of legal services for assigned business streams (e.g., technical, commercial, HSE, or supply chain), including contract review, regulatory alignment, and legal process execution. Acts as a key legal point of contact for operational teams and ensures legal risks are identified, addressed, and reported in a timely and business-aligned manner. 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 Provide legal advice and support to operational teams on matters including contracts, regulatory obligations, HSE compliance, and procurement activities. Draft, review, and negotiate operational agreements such as service contracts, EPC, drilling, logistics, and supply agreements. Ensure alignment of operational activities with applicable laws, license terms, and company policies. Identify and analyze legal risks in contracts and operations, propose mitigation measures, and escalate complex issues to the Manager when needed. Support contract lifecycle processes including reviews, renewals, amendments, and close-outs. Contribute to dispute avoidance/resolution efforts related to operational performance or compliance. Support implementation of legal and compliance frameworks, policies, and internal controls relevant to operational functions. Assist with compliance monitoring, internal reviews, and coordination of responses to audits or regulatory inquiries. Maintain accurate legal records, trackers, and contribute to regular reporting to Manager Legal Operations and Legal Leadership. Act as a legal focal point for assigned business units or functions, ensuring their legal needs are understood and addressed proactively. Liaise with external legal counsel for specialized matters under the direction of the Manager. Coordinate with internal functions such as Contracts & Procurement, HSE, Technical, and Projects to ensure integrated legal support. Support improvements in legal workflows, document templates, contract registers, and knowledge tools. Share legal knowledge and raise awareness of legal requirements through informal guidance or structured training as needed. Perform any other legal tasks or assignments as directed by the Manager, Legal Operations or General Counsel. Key interactions Internal: OQEP Functions External: Staffing specialized Contractors, 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 10+ years’ experience in similar role, in a large oil industry industrial organization. (transactional, operational) essential, ideally both internationally and in Oman including the following sectors: Oil (Upstream) Gas Alternative / Renewables Energies Petrochemical Commercial for Oil products and polymers Oil & Energy Projects Strong experience in: Legal frame for the assigned Business Unit Legal Compliance, Legal Operation Corporate Law, Omani law or British law under Oil & Gas frame. Corporate Governance. Multinational contracts & agreements People’s management skills Analytical skills Maintaining effective, accurate and transparent communication with all stakeholders & community 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. Legal Operation Business Partnering Contracting & Procurement Litigations Multinational contracts & agreements Corporate, Banking, Planning & business. Litigation and Arbitration. Projects Oil & Gas Claims & Disputes legal frame for Oil & Gas industry Corporate Law, Omani law or British law under Oil & Gas frame..

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Responsibilities

Provide specialized legal support to operational functions, ensuring effective implementation of legal frameworks and compliance. Act as a key legal point of contact for operational teams, identifying and mitigating legal risks.