Manager, Legal Operations
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Vacancy
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Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
Provide legal advice and support on operational matters across upstream functions including technical, commercial, supply chain, HSE, and project delivery.
Manage the Legal Operations team and
- Draft, review, and negotiate operational contracts such as EPC, drilling, maintenance, service agreements, and logistics.
- Advise on legal issues related to operational risks, business continuity, contractor performance, and regulatory compliance.
- Develop and implement governance frameworks, policies, and controls to ensure compliance with laws and internal standards.
- Support audits, investigations, and risk assessments including anti-bribery, HSE, and environmental regulation.
- Monitor regulatory changes and advise stakeholders on implications and required actions.
- Act as legal interface with contractors, vendors, and regulators.
- Provide legal input to tendering, procurement, contract negotiations, claims, and dispute management.
- Design and improve legal workflows, documentation standards, and reporting processes.
- Implement legal risk registers, contract lifecycle tracking, and compliance dashboards.
- Lead and develop legal staff, providing mentorship and performance oversight.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure integrated legal support.
- Manage external counsel for specialized matters, ensuring value and quality.
- Report key legal risks and compliance status to VP Legal and relevant committees.
- Contribute to business reviews, operational assurance forums, and project gate reviews.
- Perform other tasks as directed by VP Legal or senior leadership.
Key interactions
Internal: Operation functions under OQEP.
External: Contractors, Vendors & Suppliers, MEM, JV Partners and Governmental authorities.
Desired Candidate Profile
Minimum qualification required is a graduate degree in law, Master or any other qualification is a plus.
Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required)
Competencies and skills
- Minimum 8+ years of legal experience, including years in senior legal roles within the oil & gas or broader energy sector.
- Strong background in upstream oil & gas contracts, corporate governance, compliance, and dispute resolution.
- Demonstrated leadership experience in managing teams and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Fluent in English; Arabic language skills are an advantage.
Soft Skills :
- Strategic and analytical thinker with strong business acumen.
- Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- High integrity, sound judgment, and resilience under pressure.
- Ability to balance legal risks with commercial objectives.
Technical Competencies:
- Computer literacy including MS Office
- Ability to balance legal and commercial objectives and build strong stakeholder relationships.
- Strong understanding of the Upstream industry and its commercial drivers.
- Conduct legal negotiation.
Company Industry
- Oil & Gas
- Petroleum
Department / Functional Area
- Lawyers
- Legal Advisors
Keywords
- Manager
- Legal Operations
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