Senior Counsel

Aramco Overseas Company UK Ltd; Dhahran Compound; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy firm is seeking a Corporate and Commercial Contracts Counsel to provide comprehensive legal services and support internal stakeholders on various corporate governance issues. This role involves drafting and negotiating contracts, advising on governance matters, and collaborating with internal stakeholders and external legal counsel. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Law or higher, with at least 7 years of relevant experience in a large multinational organization, especially within the energy sector.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of hands-on experience in corporate law.
• Experience managing corporate governance matters.
• Relevant experience drafting and negotiating contracts.

Responsibilities

• Serve as corporate secretary for organizational entities.
• Advise on shareholder and governance issues.
• Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial contracts.

Skills

Corporate governance

Contract negotiation

Legal compliance

Energy industry experience

Education

Bachelor of Law degree

Master or Juris degree

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Corporate and Commercial Contracts Counsel to join the General Corporate and Commercial Contracts Practice Area within Aramco's Law Organization.

The General Corporate and Commercial Contracts Practice Team manages the legal, general commercial, and corporate governance issues for these entities, primarily from a shareholder and governance perspective.

As Counsel, your primary role is to provide comprehensive corporate and commercial legal services, working closely with internal stakeholders and coordinating with specialist legal teams in areas such as tax, intellectual property (IP), mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and dispute resolution. The role will require collaboration with external legal counsel as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• May serve as the corporate secretary for one or more entities, organizing and managing board meetings, and advising as to board authority and corporate governance matters.
• Advise as to shareholder issues and manage the interface between the entity, the parent, and other affiliates.
• Work closely with internal Saudi Aramco clients and support their substantial and complex contracting and purchasing functions by drafting, reviewing, and negotiating EPC and construction contracts, O&M agreements, BOO/BOOT contracts, service agreements, and other commercial contracts and related agreements.
• Advise as to internal policies, review and resolve claims, and provide training to company personnel on legal and compliance matters.

Minimum Requirements

• A Bachelor of Law degree as minimum. Master or Juris degree preferred.
• Current admission to general practice before the highest court of the state or country of which you are a citizen or resident.
• A minimum of 7 years hands on experience gained in a large multinational corporation or law firm
• Relevant commercial contracts experience
• Experience serving as corporate secretary to a sophisticated board of directors
• Experience providing concise and clear support to internal clients
• Energy industry (oil and gas, petrochemical, power or oil field services), construction industry, or international experience are a plus

Work Location and Work Schedule

Work Location: Within Saudi Arabia - To be specified in Job offer

Work Schedule: Full Time - To be specified in Job offer

Job Posting Duration

Job posting start date: 12/09/2025

Job posting end date: 12/31/2026

Working environment

Our high-performing employees are drawn by the challenging and rewarding professional, technical and industrial opportunities we offer, and are remunerated accordingly.

At Aramco, our people work on truly world-scale projects, supported by investment in capital and technology that is second to none. And because, as a global energy company, we are faced with addressing some of the world's biggest technical, logistical and environmental challenges, we invest heavily in talent development.

We have a proud history of educating and training our workforce over many decades. Employees at all levels are encouraged to improve their sector-specific knowledge and competencies through our workforce development programs - one of the largest in the world.

Country/Region: SA