General Counsel

Petroleum Development Oman (PDO)

Main tasks and responsibilities

Scope OQBI (OQ LPG (SFZ) SAOC and OQ Methanol (SFZ) SAOC) Long-term strategy

• Board of Director matters related with OQBI
• Legal Corporate Governance
• Operational matters
• Contracts
• Employment matters
• Legal Risk Assessments
• Claims and dispute management.
• Litigation and dispute Resolution
• Reviews, Drafting and Negotiations of material agreements

Accountabilities:

Legal Strategy and Support Advise on legal matters including contracts, corporate documents, risk assessments, and legal opinions.

Collaborate with management and external legal counsel to minimize legal risks and ensure compliance with applicable laws.

Stay updated on legal developments and ensure the company complies with statutory and regulatory obligations.

Corporate Governance Support the integrity of the organization s governance structure, policies, and procedures.

Act as a legal advisor to the Board of Directors and provide assistance on corporate governance matters.

Board Secretary Manage all activities related to the Board of Directors, including organizing meetings, preparing materials, and ensuring proper documentation.

Contracts and Agreements & External Communications Develops and maintains a contracts and legal database.

Reviews, drafting and negotiations of a variety of commercial agreements.

Assists in the legal support and contractual assessments of claims and disputes against these entities/projects undertaken.

Reviews and advises (or draft) external communications to stakeholders, contractors and government authorities as well as provide recommendations and representation to management which include all corporate, investment and commercial transactions, vendor service contracts, commercial and business agreements, third party outsourcing contracts and other related matters.

Tendering Process Coordinates with project managers, commercial and procurement functions in tenders processes, considering and advising on exemptions and deviations on OQ standard contract documents in accordance with internal policies and procedures.

Continuous Improvements Maintains current and up-to-date knowledge of relevant laws including, the Labor Law and the Commercial Companies Law, and advise of any amendments that may affect the companies activities.

Risk Assessment and Management Assist in minimizing legal risks, monitor compliance with laws, industry regulator requirements and license conditions and interface with other legal counsel when required, to ensure that the Company complies with industry regulations and conditions.

Litigation and Dispute Resolution Advise on claims, litigation, and dispute resolution, liaise with external legal counsel on contentious matters and claims.

External Stakeholder Relationships Represents legal department in informal and formal meetings, provides advice on legal enquiries and aspects, takes minutes of meetings, and ensures legal actions are followed up and completed.

Act as a focal point in dealing with external lawyers by selecting and recommending appointments of all external legal counsel, managing, and coordinating the use of their services including effectively managing legal costs within agreed technical and cost parameters and with applicable procurement policies

Key Interactions: Internal: Coordinate and communicate with relevant internal departments and stakeholders to ensure efficient execution of legal responsibilities and support overall corporate compliance.

External: Engage with external entities and authorities to ensure legal and regulatory compliance, provide legal support as needed, and represent the company in legal and regulatory matters.

Notable Working Conditions Position based in Salalah - biweekly travel requirement, office environment, intensive computer screen use/reading, and sporadic visits to the site(s).