Chief Legal Counsel & Board Secretariat

National University; Muscat; On-site; OMR 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

National University seeks a Head of Legal Affairs Office to oversee litigation handled by external providers and to manage the Board of Directors and AGM secretariats. The role provides comprehensive legal support, drafts opinions, and reviews contracts to ensure governance compliance.

The candidate should have a law degree, 5+ years in corporate law, and bilingual proficiency in English. Location is University Headquarters, Bousher, Muscat, Oman.

Qualifications

• Graduate with a bachelor’s degree in law.
• More than 5 years of experience in corporate legal systems; bilingual.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the BoD secretariat.
• Secretary of the Audit Committee.
• Legal advisor for AGM.
• Oversee court cases handled by external providers.
• Provide legal support and advice to the University.
• Draft legal opinions and review contracts.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance laws.
• Liaise with external legal service providers from a legal point of view.

Skills

Drafting legal opinions

Contract drafting

Board secretariat management

AGM coordination

Education

Bachelor of Law

Job description

National University seeks a Head of Legal Affairs Office to oversee litigation handled by external providers and to manage the Board of Directors and AGM secretariats. The role provides comprehensive legal support, drafts opinions, and reviews contracts to ensure governance compliance.

The candidate should have a law degree, 5+ years in corporate law, and bilingual proficiency in English. Location is University Headquarters, Bousher, Muscat, Oman.