Senior Legal Advisor - Kuala Lumpur

Worldwide Recruitment Solutions; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading operator in the oil and gas sector is seeking a Senior Legal Advisor for their Kuala Lumpur office. The role involves providing legal support for upstream operations, focusing on contract negotiations and regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates should boast over 10 years of legal practice, extensive oil and gas experience, and strong negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of legal practice post-admission to the Malaysian Bar.
• At least 8 years of experience in the oil & gas sector, particularly upstream.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for upstream petroleum and project agreements.
• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts to ensure interests are protected.
• Advise on regulatory and governance issues impacting operations.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Regulatory Compliance

Job description

Senior Legal Advisor - Kuala Lumpur

On behalf of a major operator, WRS are are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Advisor to join a dynamic legal team supporting upstream oil and gas operations. This is a residential role based in Kuala Lumpur, on a 2 year contract, offering a competitive monthly salary in MYR.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal support for upstream petroleum and project agreements, including PSCs and JOAs.
• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts to ensure the company’s interests are protected.
• Advise on regulatory and governance issues impacting operations in Malaysia.
• Analyze legal risks and provide recommendations to support commercial and operational decision-making.
• Liaise with external legal counsel and regulatory bodies as needed.
• Support dispute resolution, litigation, and arbitration processes.
• Ensure internal stakeholders are well-informed of legal implications in contracts and agreements.

Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years of legal practice post-admission to the Malaysian Bar.
• At least 8 years of experience in the oil & gas sector, particularly upstream.
• Strong understanding of Malaysian PSCs, JOAs, and project agreements.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

If you are interested, please apply