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Legal Manager

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Job Description
  • 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.
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 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