Strategic Senior Legal Counsel, Oil & Gas

ADNOC (Abu Dhabi National Oil Company); United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the United Arab Emirates is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to manage corporate legal affairs. The role involves drafting and negotiating contracts, providing preventive legal advice, and interfacing with external counsel. The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor Degree in Law and possess at least 8 years of legal experience in the petroleum sector, with proficiency in both Arabic and English. This position is essential for ensuring compliance with legal standards and governance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of legal experience in the petroleum sector.
• Strong background in drafting and negotiating contracts.
• Experience in providing preventive legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Manage corporate legal affairs.
• Draft and negotiate contracts.
• Interface with external counsel to ensure compliance.

Skills

Proficiency in Arabic

Proficiency in English

Contract negotiation

Corporate legal affairs management

Education

Bachelor Degree in Law

Job description

Senior Legal Counsel • United Arab Emirates

A leading energy company in the United Arab Emirates is seeking an experienced legal advisor to manage corporate legal affairs. The role involves drafting and negotiating contracts, providing preventive legal advice, and interfacing with external counsel. Candidates must possess a Bachelor Degree in Law and have at least 8 years of legal experience in the petroleum sector, with proficiency in both Arabic and English. This position plays a crucial role in ensuring compliance with legal standards and governance.