Legal & Compliance Manager - #1122688

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, corporate governance, and regulatory requirements, including international trade and anti-bribery laws.

• Provide legal support and strategic advice to upper management on contractual and legal issues impacting the business.

• Handle the full spectrum of contractual matters, including drafting, reviewing, amending, negotiating, and managing contracts (pre- and post-execution).

• Identify, assess, and manage contractual risks across business functions, providing proactive recommendations to mitigate exposure.

• Oversee and attend to dispute resolution, litigation, and claims management, including negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and other alternative dispute resolution (ADR) processes.

• Stay updated on legal and regulatory developments impacting the industry, ensuring continuous improvement in legal processes and knowledge-sharing within the organization.

• Develop, standardize, and maintain legal templates and contract management frameworks to drive efficiency and consistency in legal documentation.

• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, subcontractors, vendors, and regulatory bodies, ensuring alignment on contractual obligations and flow-downs.

• Perform any other ad-hoc duties assigned by management.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in law, Business, or a related field. A legal qualification or accreditation (e.g., LLB or JD) is preferred

• At least 3-5 years of experience in contract management, legal advisory, or commercial negotiations, preferably in the oil & gas, energy, or EPC sectors.

• Experience in EPC contracts, service agreements, and procurement contracts will be an advantage.

• Experience in insurance matters will be an advantage.

• Excellent negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.