Urwah Admin

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 Job purpose
 
 
 
 Lead, plan and organize the implementation of an efficient and streamlined governance framework at OQ Group, under VP Legal Corporate, acting as single point of accountability for the Governance Framework Development, including reviewing Terms of Reference of Committees, Compliance and Regulatory Oversight, related Policies and Procedures, Training and Awareness on Governance related matters.
 
 
 The position will act in accordance with the Group&rsquo;s Mission, Vision, Values &amp; Strategies, OIA requirements, as well as, policies, guidelines, and international standards, supported by IT Technology platform, HSE standards, Oman&rsquo;s government &amp; other legal justifications, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives.
 
 
 
 Main tasks and responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Governance Framework Development
 
 
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 Design, implementation, and supervision of an efficient and streamlined governance, environment Governance of the organization and its compliance with external statutory, legal, and regulatory requirements.
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 Maintains governance framework and strategy around OQ and its subsidiaries legal and organisational hierarchies.
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 Protect the organization&rsquo;s interests, while allowing for innovation and achievement of corporate objectives.
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 Lead the development and maintain an enterprise-wide effective and efficient governance framework that aligns with the organization's strategic objectives and promotes good governance practices.
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 Draft and review policies, procedures, guidelines, and frameworks to guide decision-making processes and ensure accountability and transparency.
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 Draft and review terms of reference and appropriate governance structures for functions, committees and other bodies.
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 Identify gaps in governing documents and optimize processes, frameworks and documents to gain efficiencies.
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 Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement and drive initiatives to enhance overall business performance.
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 Compliance and Regulatory Oversight
 
 
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 Stay updated with relevant laws, regulations, shareholder directives and policies, industry standards and ensure the organization&rsquo;s compliance.
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 Establish processes to monitor and assess compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
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 Coordinate internal and external audits to ensure adherence to governance and control frameworks.
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 Establish compliance frameworks to ensure and enhance compliance with relevant laws and policies across the Group and ensure adherence and maintaining effectiveness and accountability.
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 Implement monitoring and reporting mechanisms to implement the above mentioned.
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 Fulfils job duties and responsibilities in conformance with sound safety practices.
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 Policies and Procedures
 
 
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 Develop and enforce policies and procedures that enable the ease of applicability of governance framework and matters related thereto.
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 Regularly review and update the Delegation of Authority and policies related thereto to reflect changes.
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 Training and Awareness
 
 
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 Provide guidance and training to employees on governance, and compliance-related matters. Promote a culture of compliance through communication campaigns, training sessions, and awareness programs.
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 Stakeholder Engagement
 
 
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 Summarize and communicate to executive management any noted issues, risks, and business impact of governance framework controls deficiencies and track remediation to completion.
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 Collaborate with key stakeholders, such as executive management, board of directors, internal audit, legal, and finance teams, to ensure effective governance practices.
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 Continuous Improvement
 
 
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 Drive continuous improvement in governance by identifying opportunities for efficiency enhancements, automation, and streamlining of activities.
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 Regularly assess the effectiveness of the governance framework and implement improvements, as necessary.
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 Fosters an environment in which employees are actively encouraged to identify and implement departmental and company-wide continuous and quality improvement initiatives
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 Research, analyse and report governance, legal and regulatory issues and precedents related to the OQ's
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 Suggest, promote and implement robust governance practices from the industry while mitigating risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
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 External Relationships
 
 
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 Represent the organization in external forums related to governance, and compliance.
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 Build relationships with regulatory bodies, industry associations and to stay informed about best practices and regulatory developments.
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 Maintain positive and effective relations with external stakeholders and regulatory bodies
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 Key interactions
 
 
 
 Internal: OQ SAOC &amp; Subsidiaries
 
 
 External: Shareholders &amp; Regulatory Bodies
 
 
 
 Notable Working Conditions.
 
 Office environment, intensive computer screen use, sporadic visits to operation site.
 
 
 
 Education requirements
 
 
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 A minimum qualification of a bachelor&rsquo;s degree is required.
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 A qualification of a bachelor&rsquo;s degree in legal is a plus
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 Language
 
 
 
 Exceptional knowledge of written, read, and spoken English and Arabic
 
 
 
 Background and experience
 
 
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 A minimum of 6-8 years of experience in similar role, preferable in the energy/oil and gas sector and/or a holding company with subsidiary oversight.
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 Record of accomplishment of overseeing the governance and compliance of a large, complex organisation with external statutory or regulatory requirements.
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 Governance Expertise: In-depth knowledge and understanding of governance principle
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 Soft:
 
 
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 People&rsquo;s management skills
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 Leadership and Influence
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 Planning and Analytical skills
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 Strategic and Forward Thinking
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 Strong communicator, both written and verbal, comfort with presenting to all levels of the organization
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 Excellent interpersonal and communication skills &ndash; listening, oral, written, presentation and influencing skills with a track record of forging strong working relationships with stakeholders.
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 Excellent problem-solving skills, able to assimilate a wide range of information quickly to develop an understanding of complex projects Excellent business and technical report writing skills.
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 Ethical Conduct
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 Technical
 
 
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 Excellent knowledge of Computer Applications especially MS Office, email and internet.
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 Excellent business and technical report writing skills.
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 Governance &amp; Delegation of Authorities
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 Record of accomplishment of overseeing the governance and compliance of a large, complex organization with external statutory or regulatory requirements.
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 Demonstrated success in leading and driving solutions involving multiple layers of management, and multiple simultaneous deliverables.
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 Thrives when facing ambiguity and complexity; willingness to explore multiple solutions to a problem.
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 Compliance and Regulatory Knowledge: Up-to-date understanding of relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards. Knowledge of compliance frameworks and experience in implementing and monitoring compliance programs within an organization.
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 Demonstrable understanding and knowledge of the governance principles, legal framework
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Sr Specialist Governance

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 Job title:
 
 Sr/Specialist Legal
 
 
 
 Stream:
 
 OQ Alternative Energy
 
 
 
 Function:
 
 Legal
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 Oman &ndash; Muscat
 
 
 
 Reporting to:
 
 VP Legal
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job purpose
 
 
 
 Perform and execute end to end legal tasks within the Alternative Energy sector, under VP Legal Alternative Energy instruction and guidance, in a progression that encompasses more responsibilities according to the level of the incumbent.
 
 
 Provide timely value-added legal support and advice to OQ Alternative Energy Management and all relevant business units, to ensure the efficient and effective performance of the company&rsquo;s operations, whilst ensuring those operations are performed in accordance with applicable laws and the company&rsquo;s internal policies and procedures.
 
 
 The incumbent will, at all times, act in accordance with OQAE&rsquo;s Mission, Vision, Values &amp; Strategies, as well as in accordance with all relevant policies, guidelines and international standards, supported by an IT Technology platform, HSE standards, Omans governmental &amp; other legal directives, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives.
 
 
 The Specialist Legal should have substantial experience in the Alternative Energy/Energy industry. They understand the nuances of renewable energy, oil and gas operations, regulations, contractual frameworks, joint venture relations and commercial dynamics.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Main Tasks and Responsibilities
 
 
 
 &bull; Execute such tasks as assigned to them by the VP Legal, including inter alia contract review and drafting, joint venture agreement review and drafting, project document review and drafting, corporate support and government legal relationships.
 
 
 &bull; As a key member of the OQ Alternative Energy legal team, ensure all OQ Alternative Energy activities are undertaken in compliance with all laws and relevant policies and procedures. Have a sound understanding of corporate structures and company law and reporting requirements, as these relate to OQ Alternative Energy and its subsidiaries. Assist in the development, support and training of junior and graduate staff within OQ Alternative Energy Legal Department.
 
 
 &bull; Review, interpret, draft and/or negotiate a variety of policies and commercial contracts, including Engineering Procurement &amp; Construction Contracts, Power Purchase Agreements, Procurement Contracts as well as joint venture partner agreements including Shareholder Agreements, Joint Development Agreements and subsidiary incorporation and management process.
 
 
 &bull; Provide timely and practical legal advice to OQ Alternative Energy management in respect of complex, multi-jurisdictional Alternative Energy projects, and liaise with Company affiliates and joint venture partners in respect of the same and will have well developed project management skills to ensure close coordination of legal and commercial work streams.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Key interactions
 
 
 
 
 Internal:
 
 Finance, Project Development, Energy Excellence, Strategy &amp; Decarbonisation, PTC and all other OQ Group companies.
 
 
 
 External:
 
 JV Partners, Contractors, Government, Vendors &amp; Suppliers
 
 
 
 Notable Working Conditions:
 
 Office environment, intensive computer screen use, sporadic visits to operation site.
 
 
 
 Education Requirements:
 
 Minimum qualification: Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
 
 
 
 Language:
 
 Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Background and experience:
 
 
 
 Specialist: +5 years of relevant experience.
 
 
 Sr. specialist +8 years of relevant experience
 
 
 
 Common for all:
 
 
 
 &bull; Working experience in a large and vertically integrated Energy company, both transactional and operational experience essential.
 
 
 &bull; Ideal candidate has both international and domestic Omani experience in the following:
 
 
 o commercial contracts.
 
 
 o General corporate experience.
 
 
 o Experience providing concise and clear legal support and opinions to internal clients, including executive management and partners. Technical
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Competencies and skills:
 
 
 
 
 Competencies:
 
 
 
 &bull; Excellent legal knowledge and technical legal report writing skills.
 
 
 &bull; knowledge of all major software packages.
 
 
 &bull; Excellent Corporate reporting and compliance knowledge,
 
 
 &bull; Project Financing &amp; Banking,
 
 
 &bull; Planning &amp; business.
 
 
 &bull; Litigation and Arbitration.
 
 
 &bull; Projects Oil &amp; Gas
 
 
 &bull; Claims &amp; Disputes
 
 
 &bull; legal frame for Oil &amp; Gas industry
 
 
 &bull; Corporate Law
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Soft Skills:
 
 
 
 &bull; People&rsquo;s management skills.
 
 
 &bull; Analytical skills.
 
 
 &bull; Maintaining effective, accurate and transparent communication with all stakeholders &amp; community.
 
 
 &bull; Attention to detail.
 
 
 &bull; Strategic thinking.
 
 
 &bull; Negotiation.
 
 
 &bull; Planning skills.
 
 
 &bull; Forward thinking.
 
 
 &bull; Ethical and transparent.
 
 
 &bull; Engages &amp; inspires people to collaborate and share knowledge to achieve common goals.
 
 
 &bull; Demonstrates commitment with business aspirations.
 
 
 &bull; Pursues innovation &amp; continuous improvement.
 
 
 &bull; Acts as an agent for change, constructively challenging the status quo.
 
 
 &bull; Leads a solution-based approach to plan and deliver competitive results.
 
 
 &bull; Transforms strategic insight into achieving business excellence.
 
 
 &bull; Takes accountability for a performance culture that delivers continuous transformation.
 
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Senior Legal Specialist

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 Job purpose
 
 
 
 Provides Advise, thoughts &amp; insights on Corporate Legal Matters at OQ Group, under vp of Corporate Legal, acting as Advisor for Legal function related to legal process/ activities, including the policies and procedures relating to legal framework &amp; integrated to the complex end-to-end Business, for both annual cycles and ongoing re-forecasts, by : (1) Provides advice independently, and supervising junior and mid-level lawyers on Corporate finance and project finance documentation, execution process, and compliance and utilization procedures, (2) Provides advised and guidance on Structuring and negotiation of finance documentation, (3) Provides legal advice on Financing condition precedent documentation, (4) Evaluate Legal risk for the OQ Group and related businesses, (5) Ensure OQ Corporate compliance and corporate governance, (5) Guide and direct on Legal and commercial issues, and advice on related regulatory regimes; in order to ensure legal compliance, manage risks, and facilitate successful financial deals and partnerships.
 
 
 
 Main tasks and responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 Legal / Corporate Finance
 
 
 
 &bull; Providing advice and assistance regarding corporate finance and project finance documentation, execution process, compliance, and utilization procedures.
 
 
 &bull;Structuring and negotiation of finance documentation, in particular facility agreements, intercreditor agreements and security documents; coordination execution of documentation; liaising with internal stakeholders to ensure a coordinated approach, early identification of commercial and legal risks, and timely delivery to internal clients.
 
 
 &bull; Managing and coordinating preparation and delivery of financing condition precedent documentation. &bull;
 
 
 Providing general ad hoc support to the finance department treasury function, e.g. drafting of intra-group loan agreements, assistance in respect of bank accounts. &bull; Assist in structuring financial transactions to optimize legal and financial outcomes. Legal Documentation Transaction Support
 
 
 &bull; Providing advice and support on the structuring and documentation of transactions of various types, including corporate, commercial, finance or any other relevant matter.
 
 
 &bull; Review and draft legal documentation for financial transactions including loans, project financing, acquisitions, and joint ventures.
 
 
 &bull; Conduct due diligence and assess legal risks associated with proposed transactions.
 
 
 &bull; Negotiate terms and conditions with external parties and stakeholders.
 
 
 
 Legal Corporate Compliance
 
 
 
 &bull; Providing advice and assistance regarding corporate compliance and corporate governance matters and issues.
 
 
 &bull; Assisting transaction teams in conducting due diligence and risk assessment and analysis.
 
 
 &bull; Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies.
 
 
 &bull; Identify legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate them effectively.
 
 
 &bull; Provide legal guidance on corporate governance matters.
 
 
 &bull; Management of legal risk for the business and support units.
 
 
 
 Contract Management
 
 
 
 &bull; Draft, review, and negotiate various contracts related to finance, such as loan agreements, securities documentation, and financing arrangements.
 
 
 &bull; Monitor contract performance and address legal issues that may arise during the contract lifecycle.
 
 
 
 Legal / Commercial
 
 
 
 &bull; Advice on strategies to address both legal and commercial issues. Job Description * Principal Legal Counsel * Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of accountabilities and activities. Job incumbents may be required to perform additional job-related tasks and duties as assigned.
 
 
 &bull; Negotiation and resolution of legal and business issues encountered in the operation of the business with an emphasis on supporting a business-focused approach to support the company&rsquo;s objectives and strategy.
 
 
 
 Regulatory Regimes &amp; Compliance
 
 
 
 &bull; Advising on applicable regulatory regimes.
 
 
 &bull; Ensures timely and compliant execution of significant Legal Business Unit/ Downstream &amp; Commercial contracts and catalogues, while maintaining custody of the same.
 
 
 &bull; Monitoring and maintenance of legal aspects of existing businesses/investments, including (a) ongoing reporting and compliance issues, (b) ongoing contractual obligations, and (c) director and shareholder and other requirements.
 
 
 &bull; Advising on legal policy and risk.
 
 
 &bull; Guide resource-based across multiple jurisdictions and ensure high quality advice and experience resources to deliverer that advice.
 
 
 &bull; Advises on maintaining full compliance with Legal Business Unit/ Downstream &amp; Commercial contractual obligations, regulatory agencies, and environmental laws. Network Relations &bull; Liaising with external counsel and other in-house counsel.
 
 
 &bull; Work with Leader Legal Business Unit/ Stream on most critical business unit matters that require additional guidance/ support.
 
 
 &bull; Drive integrated legal support to corporate segment / Stream through collaboration with Legal CoE&rsquo;s (Corporate, Operations)
 
 
 &bull; Providing guide and legal advice on legal processes/ activities and coordinate with legal firms (locally/ internationally) to ensure compliance.
 
 
 &bull; Coordinate of Legal and regulatory issues related with OQ&rsquo;s Business Unit/ Downstream &amp; Commercial in line with financial, and technical advisors.
 
 
 &bull; Collaborate with finance, accounting, and business development teams to provide strategic legal advice.
 
 
 &bull; Guidance / Coaching
 
 
 &bull; Mentoring and training junior lawyers, trainees, and non-legal personnel (on legal issues/matters), preparing internal best practice notes, supervision of junior lawyers and trainees.
 
 
 &bull; Organizing various aspects of transactions, including supervising internal teams of junior associates and trainees, and retaining and coordinating outside counsel.
 
 
 &bull; Actively promote legal team career development (and overall legal team generally). Legal Trends &bull; Provide insights associated with key variance / legal trends arising from reports, forecasts and plans for Oil &amp; Gas industry.
 
 
 
 Legal Planning, Policies &amp; Budgeting
 
 
 
 &bull; Guide on how strategize Legal Business Unit/ Downstream &amp; Commercial legal process to various stakeholders among the Group.
 
 
 &bull; Guide and provide high support on planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting practices / set of processes, as well as, documents, performance indicators (KPIs) and embed in day-to-day activities.
 
 
 &bull; Guide &amp; contribute on the development and implementation of departmental policies, systems, processes, procedures, and controls, and continuously identify and recommend improvements while ensuring compliance with the group guidelines, international / local standards, and relevant legislation.
 
 
 &bull; Liaise with Value Partners, Shared Services, and other Centers of Excellence to provide seamless legal service delivery to customers.
 
 
 &bull; Support the development and oversee the implementation of Corporate Legal policies, systems, processes, procedures, and controls covering all areas Downstream &amp; Commercial so that all relevant procedural / legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service in a consistent manner.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 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
 
 
 
 Education requirements
 
 &bull; 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. &bull; Post-lawyer qualification
 
 
 
 Language:
 
 Excellent written and spoken English is a must.
 
 
 
 Background and experience
 
 
 
 Minimum of 10-12 years of post-lawyer qualification experience with a recognized law firm and/or in-house legal function for a recognised corporate entity with a focus in one or more of the following areas: corporate, commercial and/or finance.
 
 
 Experience in the energy sector and/or project development and/or project finance would be helpful but is not essential.
 
 
 Experience in developing risk mitigation strategies to protect the company's interests.
 
 
 Direct experience in managing end-to-end legal aspects of financial transactions, from due diligence to closing.
 
 
 Familiarity with Oil &amp; Gas industry-specific legal requirements and regulations.
 
 
 Substantial experience in corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, or banking law within a reputable law firm or corporate legal department.
 
 
 Strong understanding of financial markets, banking practices, and project finance.
 
 
 
 Competencies and skills
 
 
 
 
 Soft:
 
 
 
 Ability to convey complex legal and financial concepts clearly and concisely to various stakeholders, including executives, colleagues, and external partners.
 
 
 Strong drafting skills for preparing legal documents and agreements.
 
 
 Proficiency in negotiating terms and conditions of financial transactions with external parties, including lenders, investors, and joint venture partners.
 
 
 Capability to advocate for the company's interests while maintaining positive relationships.
 
 
 Strong analytical skills to assess legal risks associated with financial deals and propose effective solutions.
 
 
 Ability to analyse financial data and understand implications on legal matters.
 
 
 Initiative-taking approach to identifying legal challenges and developing innovative strategies to address them.
 
 
 Ability to build rapport and influence decision-making among diverse stakeholders.
 
 
 Comprehensive understanding of corporate finance law, including securities regulations, lending practices, and contract law.
 
 
 Strong orientation towards the provision of quality services and outputs, combined with a focus on creating value for the business.
 
 
 effective influencing, communication, and people skills
 
 
 Have clear, accurate, and persuasive communication skills.
 
 
 
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