Legal Counsel and Contracts Manager - TGT Oil

Role Summary / Purpose

The Legal Counsel and Contracts Manager will be responsible for corporate legal administration, compliance control, and third-party contract support across all TGT worldwide. As well as providing expert legal counsel when needed by management.

Essential Responsibilities

Act as the company formal legal counsel with all formal authorities and third parties

Manage existing Contracts / Legal staff in the organisation

Manage outside counsels and act as a key negotiator for strategic transactions

Analyse and identify the legal risks of all business transactions to find remedies, keeping the senior management in all departments of the business informed of developments in laws and regulations that potentially affect the business

Review incoming requests for tenders and identify legal issues

Review major account agreements, existing contract amendments, consulting agreements, special licensing, and non-disclosure agreements to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines

Drive contract lifecycle from drafting through completion and / or contract execution, including managing other legal resources

Assist in internal governance policies and regularly monitor compliance

Research and evaluate risk factors regarding legal and contractual decisions and operations

Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advice on possible legal issues;

Draft and solidify agreements, contracts, and other legal documents to ensure the company’s full legal rights

Provide clarification on legal language or specifications as needed

Manage contract change control process and related correspondence requiring legal input

Maintain a deep understanding of contract templates, contracts policy, legal risk and liability, and company position on various matters to ensure alignment with the company’s goals and industry guidelines

Maintaining, updating and improving contractual records

Prepare contracts for internal review and approval, as well as ensure compliance with company policies as well as applicable laws or regulations

Interpret contracts and advise Business Unit Managers and Department Managers on contractual responsibilities

Translate complex commercial / legal scenarios into simple language and action plans

Assist in the development and maintenance of company policies

Maintain Intellectual Property patents and coordinate with external IP agencies to ensure timely update and registration of existing and new patents.

Qualifications / Requirements

Legal / Law Degree

LPC Qualification is essential

A paralegal certificate is beneficial

7-10 years experience in Contracts Management within the Oil & Gas industry

Considerable experience in negotiating and legal / contracts experience, including post-contract issue management

Demonstrable ability to consolidate operational and commercial feedback for incorporation into contracts

Proven experience in providing contract reviews and analysis to the business in relation to general contractual matters, including potential or actual disputes

Expertise in critical areas of compliance, including anti-bribery and corruption, FCPA, third-party management, training and awareness campaigns and executive engagement

Expertise in commercial & corporate matters, M&A, and intellectual property in relation to Oil and Gas

Fluent English speaker

Native Arabic speaker

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