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- 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).
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, corporate governance, and regulatory requirements, including international trade and anti-bribery laws (e.g., FCPA).
- 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.
- Support contract closeout, variations, and claims management, ensuring all contractual obligations are met and properly documented.
- Perform any other ad-hoc duties assigned by management.
- 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 years of experience in contract management, legal advisory, or commercial negotiations, preferably in the oil & gas, energy, or EPC sectors.
- Strong understanding of EPC contracts, service agreements, and procurement contracts.
- Excellent negotiation, analytical, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience with dispute resolution, arbitration, or litigation is an advantage