Sr Specialist Legal Counsel

Oman Investment Authority; Muscat; In loco; OMR 24.000 - 36.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Oman Investment Authority is seeking a senior in-house lawyer to provide independent legal advice on commercial, regulatory, and operational matters. The role involves drafting and negotiating agreements, conducting legal research, and coordinating with stakeholders to ensure compliance within established legal frameworks.

Ideal candidates have 6–8 years of experience, a valid Bar admission, and a strong understanding of contract law and regulatory compliance.

Competenze

• LLB or equivalent from a reputable university with admission to a recognized civil or common law Bar.

Mansioni

• Provide legal advice on routine business, contractual and operational matters.
• Draft, review and negotiate standard commercial agreements and legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and analyse regulatory requirements affecting business operations.
• Review contractual obligations and identify legal implications and potential risks.
• Support legal due diligence for projects and transactions.
• Assist in assessment and mitigation of legal risks.
• Prepare legal opinions, reports, summaries and recommendations.
• Coordinate with business stakeholders to ensure legal requirements are addressed.
• Liaise with external legal advisors on assigned matters under supervision.
• Escalate significant legal risks and complex matters.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of legal practices and processes.

Conoscenze

Legal drafting

Contract negotiation

Legal research

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Formazione

LLB or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

Job purpose

Provide independent legal advice and support on standard and moderately complex commercial contractual regulatory and operational matters Manage assigned legal matters draft and negotiate agreements identify legal risks and support business stakeholders in achieving objectives within established legal frameworks and escalation protocols The position will act in accordance with the Group s Mission Vision Values amp Strategies as well as policies guidelines and standards supported by an IT Technology platform HSE standards Omani s government amp other legal justifications and best international practices in consonance with national objectives

Main tasks and responsibilities

Provide legal advice and guidance on routine business contractual and operational matters

Draft review and negotiate standard commercial agreements and legal documents

Conduct legal research and analyse legal and regulatory requirements affecting business operations

Review contractual obligations and identify legal implications and potential risks

Support legal due diligence activities for projects and transactions

Assist in the assessment and mitigation of legal risks

Prepare legal opinions reports summaries and recommendations

Coordinate with business stakeholders to ensure legal requirements are addressed

Support compliance reviews and legal assessments

Liaise with external legal advisors on assigned matters under supervision

Escalate significant legal risks and complex matters

Contribute to continuous improvement of legal practices and processes

Key interactions

Internal OQ SAOC Streams amp Assets

External Staffing specialized Contractors Vendors amp Suppliers

Notable Working Conditions

Office environment intensive computer screen use sporadic visits to operation site

Language

Excellent written and spoken English is a must

Competencies and skills

Soft Ability to draft review and negotiate standard contracts and legal documents

Ability to conduct legal research and analyze laws regulations and contractual obligations

Ability to identify routine legal risks and recommend mitigation measures

Ability to support transactions projects and compliance activities

Ability to prepare legal opinions reports and recommendations

Ability to interpret contractual terms and legal requirements

Ability to provide practical legal support to business stakeholders

Technical Competencies

Education requirements

LLB or equivalent from a reputable university or law school with admission to a recognized civil or common law Bar (or equivalent body), in other words, qualified as a lawyer/solicitor/barrister.

Background and experience

A minimum of 6-8 years of experience with a recognized law firm and/or in-house legal and compliance function within a recognised corporate entity Experience in legal research, contract drafting, legal reviews, and compliance support.

Good understanding of commercial and contractual matters. Experience supporting stakeholders on routine legal matters.