Legal Counsel

Bumi Armada; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A global offshore oilfield services provider is seeking a Legal Counsel based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The role involves drafting and reviewing contracts, advising management on legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Candidates should have a law degree, at least 8 years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills. This position offers an opportunity to work in the dynamic oil and gas sector.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of post-qualification experience, preferably in private practice or in-house.
• Familiarity with corporate and commercial work and principles of English law is essential.
• Current knowledge of oil/gas/maritime industry desirable.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate and review contracts in multiple jurisdictions.
• Monitor new laws, rules, and regulations affecting the company.
• Advise on legal risks and mitigations.
• Manage external advisers for legal disputes.
• Support Operations and Contract Management teams with ongoing contracts.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Ability to manage legal services in complex situations

Proactive and pragmatic problem-solving approach

Team player

Education

Degree in law

Admitted to Malaysian Bar or relevant jurisdiction

Job description

The Legal Counsel is responsible for the legal aspects of commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, dispute resolution, administrative matters and other legal transactions. This role serves as an advisor to the management of Bumi Armada on corporate governance, strategic, commercial and regulatory direction from a legal perspective and works to ensure that the company’s interest is protected.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate and review contracts in multiple jurisdictions, including supporting commercial/project teams with tenders for new business opportunities, upstream agreements and procurement agreements.
• Monitor new laws, rules and regulations affecting the company.
• Advise on legal risks and mitigations.
• Manage external advisers in support of Intellectual Property Portfolio and other legal disputes from time to time.
• Support Operations and Contract Management teams with ongoing contracts as well as Compliance and Sustainability teams, as may be required from time to time.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Degree in law; admitted Malaysian Bar or admitted/called to the bar in other relevant jurisdiction.
• 8+ years' post qualification experience (private practice and/or in-house).
• Familiar with the principles of English law.
• Experienced in corporate & commercial work.
• Current knowledge of oil/gas/maritime industry desirable, but not essential if can demonstrate a genuine interest in business and a desire to learn/develop.
• Excellent written English and oral communication skills.
• Strong team player with ability to work effectively with people at all levels.
• Strong skills in managing legal services in complex high-profile situations with multiple stakeholders.
• Proactive and pragmatic/problem solving approach.

Bumi Armada Berhad is a global offshore oilfield services provider with a strong presence in over 15 countries with more than 1,500 personnel from over 30 nationalities. Headquartered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, we provide offshore services – Floating Production, Storage and Offloading Operations (FPSO), Floating Gas Solutions (FGS), Offshore Support Vessels (OSV) and Transport and Installation (T&I), complemented by three support units which are FPSO Sales, Technology and Development (T&D) and Projects. We are the fifth largest FPSO player in the world and an established OSV owner and operator across Asia, Africa and Latin America.