Senior Legal Counsel - Corporate & International Transactions

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Corporate Restructuring & M&A

• Lead legal aspects of corporate restructuring, including reorganizations, divestitures, and spin-offs
• Structure, negotiate, and execute mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures across jurisdictions
• Conduct due diligence and draft/negotiate key agreements (share purchase, asset transfer, merger documentation)
• Advise on corporate governance and board resolutions for major transactions

International Transactions & Oil Blocks

• Negotiate and structure international oil and gas acquisitions and divestitures
• Draft/review host government agreements (production sharing, concession, and service contracts)
• Handle oil block licensing, exploration rights, and development agreements
• Navigate regulatory frameworks and manage relationships with national oil companies and government entities

EPCC & Project Finance

• Structure and negotiate EPC contracts for large-scale energy projects
• Advise on project finance structures and lending agreements
• Manage contractor/subcontractor agreements, disputes, and claims resolution

Contract Management & Compliance

• Develop standardized contract templates for business units
• Ensure compliance with trade regulations, sanctions, and anti-corruption laws (e.g., FCPA)
• Advise on environmental, health, and safety regulations
• Manage external counsel and provide legal/compliance training to business teams

Qualification & Requirements:

• Licensed to practice law in a relevant jurisdiction
• LLM/LLB in International Business or Energy Law (preferred)

Experience

• 8–12 years of corporate/energy sector legal experience
• Proven track record in international M&A transactions in oil & gas
• Extensive experience with oil block acquisitions and government contracts
• Background in EPC contracts, infrastructure projects, and cross-border transactions
• Strong knowledge of international oil & gas law
• Expertise in production sharing/concession agreements and project finance
• Understanding of anti-corruption and international trade regulations
• Exceptional negotiation and drafting skills
• Excellent communication and cross-cultural collaboration skills

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Rs300,000.00 - Rs500,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person