Senior Legal Counsel

KinTec Recruitment Ltd; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel specialized in EPCI projects within the oil and gas industry. This role offers a unique opportunity to directly contribute to high-value international contracts and support project teams from inception to completion, ensuring compliance and effective risk management. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in English contract law and demonstrate strong negotiation and drafting abilities.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with 15 years post-qualification experience.
• Deep expertise in English contract law and project law.
• Must have direct legal handling experience in oil and gas.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support across all stages of EPCI project execution.
• Draft, review, and negotiate high-value commercial agreements.
• Advise on contract compliance and legal obligations.

Skills

Contract compliance

Legal negotiation

Dispute resolution

Risk mitigation

Excellent drafting skills

Education

Law degree from a recognised common-law jurisdiction

Job description

Senior Legal Counsel – EPCI Projects (Oil & Gas)

Location:Malaysia or remote within a common law jurisdiction
Job Type: Permanent
Industry: Oil & Gas, Engineering, Procurement, Construction & Installation (EPCI)

Overview:
We are working with a leading organisation in the energy sector seeking a highly experienced Legal Counsel to support the full life cycle of complex EPCI projects. This is a unique opportunity to take a key legal role in high-value international developments, working directly with internal teams without reliance on third-party legal providers.

This position requires an autonomous legal professional with deep expertise in English contract law and a solid background in project law, especially within the oil and gas sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal support across all stages of EPCI project execution, from tendering through to contract close-out.

• Draft, review, and negotiate high-value commercial agreements, including subcontracts, project-specific contracts, and framework arrangements.

• Advise project management, procurement, engineering, and leadership teams on contract compliance and legal obligations.

• Identify and mitigate legal and contractual risks during project execution.

• Offer legal insight and guidance on claims management and dispute resolution.

• Support internal legal training, template development, and compliance with international standards.

• Stay up to date with industry regulations, international laws, and emerging legal risks.

Essential Requirements:

• Qualified lawyer with a law degree from a recognised common-law jurisdiction.

• Minimum 15 years of post-qualification legal experience, with at least 10 years in the oil and gas sector, particularly on EPCI projects.

• Must be directly handling legal matters; not through a third-party or external legal provider.

• In-depth knowledge of English contract law and project-based legal frameworks.

• Experience in managing large-scale, international contracts and stakeholders.

• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and advisory skills.

Preferred Competencies:

• Multilingual candidates are a plus (especially Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin, Japanese, Portuguese).

• Strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-complexity environment.

Apply Now:
This is a rare opportunity for a seasoned legal professional to join a dynamic project environment and play a vital role in driving successful contract execution in global energy ventures.