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OQ Exploration & Production

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 Job title : Lead Legal Operations
 
 
 Stream: Legal Function Legal Operations
 
 
 Location: Oman &ndash; Muscat
 
 
 Budget : control *OPEX and/or CAPEX and/or Revenue amount as relevant
 
 
 Reporting to Manager, Legal Operations.
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Purpose :
 
 
 Provide specialized legal support to OQEP&rsquo;s operational functions, ensuring effective implementation of legal frameworks, risk mitigation, and compliance across upstream activities. Operating under the guidance of the Manager, Legal Operations, the role leads the delivery of legal services for assigned Operated Assets , including contract review, regulatory alignment, and legal process execution. Acts as a key legal point of contact for operational teams and ensures legal risks are identified, addressed, and reported in a timely and business-aligned manner. The position will act in accordance with the OQEP&rsquo;s Mission, Vision, Values &amp; Strategies, as well as, policies, guidelines, and international standards, supported by an IT Technology platform, HSE standards, Omani&rsquo;s government &amp; other legal considerations, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives.
 
 
 
 
 
 Main tasks and responsibilities:
 
 
 &bull; Provide legal advice and support to operational teams on matters including contracts, regulatory obligations, HSE compliance, and procurement activities.
 
 
 &bull; Draft, review, and negotiate operational agreements such as service contracts, EPC, drilling, logistics, and supply agreements.
 
 
 &bull; Ensure alignment of operational activities with applicable laws, license terms, and company policies. &bull; Identify and analyze legal risks in contracts and operations, propose mitigation measures, and escalate complex issues to the Manager when needed.
 
 
 &bull; Support contract lifecycle processes including reviews, renewals, amendments, and close-outs
 
 
 &bull; Contribute to dispute avoidance/resolution efforts related to operational performance or compliance. &bull; Support implementation of legal and compliance frameworks, policies, and internal controls relevant to operational functions.
 
 
 &bull; Assist with compliance monitoring, internal reviews, and coordination of responses to audits or regulatory inquiries.
 
 
 &bull; Maintain accurate legal records, trackers, and contribute to regular reporting to Manager Legal Operations and Legal Leadership.
 
 
 &bull; Act as a legal focal point for assigned business units or functions, ensuring their legal needs are understood and addressed proactively.
 
 
 
 
 
 &bull; Liaise with external legal counsel for specialized matters under the direction of the Manager. &bull; Coordinate with internal functions such as Contracts &amp; Procurement, HSE, Technical, and Projects to ensure integrated legal support.
 
 
 &bull; Support improvements in legal workflows, document templates, contract registers, and knowledge tools.
 
 
 &bull; Share legal knowledge and raise awareness of legal requirements through informal guidance or structured training as needed.
 
 
 &bull; Perform any other legal tasks or assignments as directed by the Manager, Legal Operations or General Counsel.
 
 
 
 
 
 Key interactions Internal:
 
 
 OQEP Functions External: Ministry of Energy and Minerals , Environmental and Climate Affairs Authority , Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Investment Promotion , State-Owned Entities / Government Shareholders , National Oil Companies and Affiliates ,Joint Venture Partners  External Legal Counsel , Arbitration Institutions ,Omani Courts.
 
 
 
 
 
 Education requirements: Minimum qualification required is a college graduate degree in law, Master or any other qualification is a plus.
 
 
 
 
 
 Language: Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken Arabic and English.
 
 
 Background and experience:
 
 
 &bull; 8+ years&rsquo; experience in similar role, in a large oil industry industrial organization. (transactional, operational) essential, ideally both internationally and in Oman including the following sectors:
 
 
 Oil (Upstream) , Gas , Alternative / Renewables Energies , Petrochemical , Commercial for Oil products and polymers , Oil &amp; Energy Projects.
 
 
 &bull; Strong experience in: Legal frame for the assigned Business Unit, Legal Compliance, Legal Operation , Corporate Law, Omani law, or English law .
 
 
 Corporate Governance. Multinational contracts &amp; agreements.
 
 
 
 
 
 Competencies and skills:
 
 
 &bull; People&rsquo;s management skills
 
 
 &bull; Analytical skills
 
 
 &bull; Maintaining effective, accurate and transparent communication with all stakeholders &amp; community
 
 
 &bull; Negotiation
 
 
 &bull; Planning skills
 
 
 &bull; Forward thinking
 
 
 &bull; ethics &amp; guidelines
 
 
 &bull; Engages &amp; inspires people to collaborate and share knowledge to achieve common goals
 
 
 &bull; Models and ensures 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.
 
 
 
 
 
 Technical Competencies:
 
 
 &bull; Excellent business and technical report writing skills
 
 
 &bull; Very good knowledge in using PC software.
 
 
 &bull; Legal Operation
 
 
 &bull; Business Partnering
 
 
 &bull; Contracting &amp; Procurement
 
 
 &bull; Litigations
 
 
 &bull; Multinational contracts &amp; agreements
 
 
 &bull; Corporate,
 
 
 &bull; Planning &amp; business.
 
 
 &bull; Litigation and Arbitration.
 
 
 &bull; Projects Oil &amp; Gas
 
 
 &bull; Claims &amp; Disputes
 
 
 &bull; Oil &amp; Gas industry
 
 
 &bull; Corporate Law,
 
 
 &bull; Omani law and English law
 
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Lead Legal Operations

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 Job title:
 
 Lead Legal Counsel Corporate &amp; Compliance
 
 
 
 Stream:
 
 Legal
 
 Function
 
 Legal Corporate &amp; Compliance
 
 
 
 Location:
 
 Oman &ndash; Muscat
 
 
 
 Budget control:
 
 OPEX and/or CAPEX and/or Revenue amount as relevant*
 
 
 
 Reporting to:
 
 Manager Legal Corporate, Compliance and Governance
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Job Purpose
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Provide specialized legal support to OQ Exploration and Production SAOG (&ldquo;OQEP&rdquo;) corporate, compliance and governance functions, ensuring the effective implementation of legal governance, regulatory adherence, and risk mitigation across upstream activities. Operating under the guidance of the Manager Legal Corporate, Compliance and Governance, the role leads the delivery of legal services in areas such as ,corporate support, corporate governance, statutory compliance, policy implementation, and regulatory engagement. Acts as a key legal point of contact for corporate and control functions, ensuring that legal risks are identified, managed, and reported in alignment with OQEP&rsquo;s governance framework and regulatory obligations.
 
 
 
 
 
 The position will act in accordance with the OQEP&rsquo;s Mission, Vision, Values &amp; Strategies, as well as, policies, guidelines, and international standards, supported by an IT Technology platform, HSE standards, Omani&rsquo;s government &amp; other legal justifications, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Main Tasks and Responsibilities
 
 
 
 
 
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 Provide legal advice and guidance on corporate governance matters, including shareholder resolutions, board processes, and entity management.
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 Draft, review, and negotiate corporate legal documents such as shareholder agreements, and internal resolutions etc&hellip;
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 Ensure proper legal maintenance of company entities, branches, and records in compliance with applicable laws.
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 Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on OQEP&rsquo;s corporate obligations.
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 Support compliance with statutory filings, licenses, and regulatory submissions, coordinating with external counsel where needed.
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 Act as a liaison with regulators, government bodies, and notaries on corporate and compliance matters.
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 Contribute to the development, implementation, and periodic review of corporate legal and compliance policies and procedures.
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 Support internal reviews or gap assessments to ensure policies are in line with group governance standards and applicable laws.
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 Identify legal and compliance risks related to corporate and propose mitigation strategies.
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 Support audits, internal reviews, and investigations, and ensure timely and accurate legal documentation.
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 Prepare or contribute to reports and updates for senior legal leadership.
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 Serve as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders (e.g., Finance, Strategy, HR) on corporate legal matters.
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 Coordinate with external legal counsel and advisors as required by the Manager Legal Corporate, Compliance and Governance.
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 Support cross-functional projects involving legal compliance or governance implications.
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 Provide guidance and quality control on deliverables from more junior legal staff within the team.
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 Support knowledge transfer, training, and awareness initiatives related to corporate legal and compliance topics.
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 Perform any other legal tasks or responsibilities assigned by the Manager Legal Corporate, Compliance and Governance or Legal Leadership, in line with business and compliance needs.
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 Key Interactions :
 
 
 
 Internal: OQEP Business Units
 
 
 External: Staffing specialized Contractors, Vendors &amp; Suppliers
 
 
 
 Notable Working Conditions.:
 
 Office environment, intensive computer screen use, sporadic visits to operation site.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Education Requirements:
 
 
 
 Minimum qualification required is a college graduate degree in law,
 
 
 Master or any other qualification is a plus.
 
 
 
 Language:
 
 
 
 Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Background and Experience:
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Minimum 8+ years of legal experience, within the oil &amp; gas or broader energy sector.
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 Strong background in upstream oil &amp; gas contracts, labor law, company law, corporate work, corporate governance, compliance, financial disclosures, financing, and publicly listed companies.
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 Experience dealing with financial regulators (FSA, MSX and MCD).
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 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Competencies and Skills:
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 People&rsquo;s management skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Analytical skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Maintaining effective, accurate and transparent communication with all stakeholders &amp; community
 </li>
 <li>
 Negotiation
 </li>
 <li>
 Planning skills
 </li>
 <li>
 Forward thinking
 </li>
 <li>
 ethics &amp; guidelines
 </li>
 <li>
 Engages &amp; inspires people to collaborate and share knowledge to achieve common goals
 </li>
 <li>
 Models and ensures commitment with business aspirations,
 </li>
 <li>
 Pursues innovation &amp; continuous improvement
 </li>
 <li>
 Acts as an agent for change, constructively challenging the status quo
 </li>
 <li>
 Leads a solution-based approach to plan and deliver competitive results
 </li>
 <li>
 Transforms strategic insight into achieving business excellence
 </li>
 <li>
 Takes accountability for a performance culture that delivers continuous transformation.
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 
 
 
 
 Technical Competencies:
 
 
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Computer literacy including MS Office
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 Ability to balance legal and commercial objectives and build strong stakeholder relationships.
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 Strong understanding of the upstream industry and its commercial drivers.
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 Conduct legal negotiation
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