Legal Counsel

Industry: Downstream-Oil & Gas

As part of our continued growth and operational expansion, we are seeking to strengthen our Legal Department with experienced professionals who can provide commercially sound legal advisory support and contribute to the Company’s risk management framework.

Suitably qualified candidates are invited to apply for the following positions:

LEGAL COUNSEL

Role Overview:

The Legal Counsel will provide strategic legal advisory services to the Company across commercial transactions, regulatory matters, and dispute management. The role requires a commercially minded legal professional capable of supporting complex business operations while ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements including supply agreements, logistics agreements, infrastructure agreements, service contracts, leases, and joint venture arrangements.
• Provide practical legal advice to internal business units on commercial transactions and operational matters.
• Identify legal, contractual, and regulatory risks associated with proposed transactions and provide mitigation strategies.
• Manage the Company’s litigation and dispute portfolio in collaboration with external counsel.
• Review court processes, pleadings, and legal opinions prepared by external solicitors.
• Liaise with regulators and government agencies on legal and compliance matters.
• Support corporate governance initiatives, policy development, and internal compliance processes.
• Monitor legal developments affecting the energy sector and advise management on emerging risks.