Legal Manager

Oman Investment Authority; Muscat; On-site; OMR 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oman Investment Authority seeks a skilled legal professional to lead the Legal Department in Muscat. This role involves overseeing litigation processes, managing external counsel, and ensuring compliance with laws and internal policies.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in law and at least 10 years of relevant experience. Strong leadership and negotiation skills are critical for success in this position, along with the ability to foster relationships with stakeholders and regulators.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in legal roles, with a focus on corporate law.
• Strong understanding of compliance and regulatory issues.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor legal teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee litigation and manage external counsel.
• Direct contract drafting and compliance.
• Ensure legal risk mitigation and governance adherence.
• Lead and mentor the legal team.

Skills

Legal expertise

Contract negotiation

Dispute resolution

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in law

Job description

Job Overview

Lead and manage the Legal Department ensuring efficient operations, optimal resource utilization, and delivery of high‑quality legal services aligned with business priorities. Provide proactive, practical, and business‑oriented legal advice to management and business units, escalating material or high‑risk matters to the General Counsel where required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee litigation and dispute resolution processes, including managing external counsel, monitoring case progress, controlling costs, and driving effective outcomes.
• Direct the drafting, review, negotiation, and administration of contracts and transactional documentation to ensure enforceability, consistency, and minimal exposure to risk or disputes.
• Ensure full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies while proactively identifying, assessing, and mitigating legal risks across the organization.
• Support and implement corporate governance frameworks upholding high standards of ethics, transparency, and accountability.
• Develop, review, and enforce legal policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure consistency, compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with regulators, external counsel, and key stakeholders ensuring alignment with company strategy and regulatory expectations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the legal team driving high performance, capability enhancement, succession planning, and addressing training and competency gaps in coordination with HR.
• Conduct legal training and awareness programs for employees to promote understanding of relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and ensure delivery of legal services within agreed timelines, maintaining accuracy, responsiveness, and business alignment.
• Drive strong contractual integrity and governance standards to safeguard the organization’s legal and commercial interests.
• Contribute to performance management processes ensuring departmental objectives and KPIs are achieved.
• Exercise sound professional judgment and adaptability in handling evolving business needs, including undertaking special projects and ad‑hoc assignments as delegated by the General Counsel or senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in law or equivalent.
• 10 years of experience.