Senior Legal Counsel – Expat Opportunity in Kuwait

Xtra HR Services; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic energy company as a Senior Legal Counsel in Kuwait, where you'll provide strategic legal advice for LNG and energy trading. This role is pivotal in negotiating complex agreements and ensuring compliance with international regulations. With over 20 years of experience in energy law, you'll collaborate with internal teams and international stakeholders on high-stakes cross-border projects. This is a unique opportunity to influence strategic decisions in a fast-paced industry while enjoying the challenge of working in a vibrant expat environment.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of experience in energy law and international transactions.
• Qualified to practice in the Senior Courts of England and Wales.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate long-term LNG Sales & Purchase Agreements.
• Provide legal guidance for LNG trading and ensure compliance.

Skills

Energy Law

International Commercial Transactions

LNG Expertise

Negotiation Skills

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Qualified Attorney-at-Law

Job description

Senior Legal Counsel – Expat Opportunity in Kuwait

Living/working in Europe and willing to temporarily relocate to Kuwait as an expat

We are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join our team at an energy company located in Kuwait. Based at our headquarters in Kuwait, you’ll play a pivotal role in providing strategic legal advice for our LNG and energy trading activities. This is a unique opportunity to work on cross-border energy projects and influence high-level strategic decisions in a dynamic and fast-paced industry.

Your Role

As a Senior Legal Counsel reporting to the Head of Legal Affairs Department, you will be the trusted legal advisor for LNG and energy trading operations within the group. You’ll collaborate closely with internal teams and international stakeholders to address complex legal challenges and support the company’s strategic objectives. Key responsibilities include:

• Leading LNG Transactions: Draft, negotiate, and execute complex long-term LNG Sales & Purchase Agreements (SPAs) valued in the $-billions.
• Negotiating LNG Master SPAs: Develop and negotiate agreements with international suppliers and customers to enhance our market position.
• Supporting Trading Activities: Provide legal guidance for spot cargo operations and LNG trading activities.
• Optimizing LNG Facilities: Design legal frameworks for utilizing LNG facilities, including storage and reloading capacities.
• Exports: Advise on legal aspects of crude oil and petroleum products exports.
• Litigations - Dispute Resolution: Oversee legal proceedings and manage litigation and dispute resolution related to LNG activities.
• Collaborating Across Functions: Work closely with commercial and operational teams to overcome legal challenges and achieve strategic goals.
• Ensuring Compliance: Guarantee adherence to international energy trading regulations, as well as Kuwait law and corporate governance requirements.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a top-tier legal professional with extensive experience in energy law and international commercial transactions. The ideal candidate will bring:

• Strong Educational Background: A qualified solicitor admitted to practice in the Senior Courts of England and Wales and/or a qualified Attorney-at-Law in a state of the US.
• Extensive Experience: Over 20 years of expertise in energy law and international commercial transactions.
• LNG Expertise: Proven track record in LNG and energy trading transactions, including negotiating complex agreements.
• In-House Experience: Substantial experience in the oil & gas or energy trading sector, ideally in an international environment.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of international energy trading laws and practices.
• Global Perspective: Experience working across multiple jurisdictions, particularly with cross-border deals.
• Relocation Commitment: Willingness to relocate to Kuwait as a long-term expat.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Other

Job function

Legal

Industries

Chemical Manufacturing and Services for Renewable Energy