General Counsel, Offshore Legal

ExecThread; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious offshore energy firm in Kuala Lumpur seeks a General Counsel to provide strategic legal direction for its offshore operations. This high-profile leadership position requires 10-15 years of experience in offshore energy or maritime law, focusing on drafting and managing complex agreements. The successful candidate will lead governance and compliance efforts while supporting major project financings. Excellent communication and risk management skills are essential for success in this dynamic role.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in negotiating and managing high-value commercial contracts.
• Experience in compliance and regulatory issues in offshore operations.
• Strong preference for in-house experience in offshore energy or maritime sector.

Responsibilities

• Principal legal adviser on all offshore operations and agreements.
• Support major project financings and lead dispute resolution matters.
• Oversee governance and legal compliance across global subsidiaries.

Skills

Negotiating high-value commercial contracts

Risk management capabilities

Exceptional communication skills

Leadership abilities

Stakeholder engagement skills

Education

10-15 years' post-qualification experience in offshore energy or maritime law

Job description

The Company is seeking a General Counsel for its Offshore Legal division. This high-profile leadership role is pivotal in providing strategic legal direction to the expanding offshore portfolio.

The successful candidate will be the principal legal adviser on all offshore operations, responsible for drafting, negotiating, and managing a range of complex agreements, including charters, EPCIC contracts, joint ventures, and subcontracts. Additionally, the role involves supporting major project financings, leading dispute resolution matters, and overseeing governance, compliance, and regulatory issues across global subsidiaries. The ideal candidate will have 10-15 years' post-qualification experience in offshore energy or maritime law, with a strong preference for in-house experience in a related industry.

The General Counsel will be expected to have a proven track record in negotiating and managing high-value commercial contracts and financing arrangements, be commercially astute, and possess strong risk management capabilities. Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills are essential for this position.

The role also requires the identification, management, and mitigation of legal risks in offshore business operations, making it a challenging and dynamic opportunity for a legal professional with a background in the offshore energy or maritime sector.

Functions

• Legal

Travel %

Less than 10%

Internationally renowned offshore energy & shipping organization