POSITION: Senior Advisor, Legal
LOCATION: KL Office
1. KEY OBJECTIVES
- Support the Head of Legal in reviewing agreements/contracts and in negotiations related to business activities.
- Support the Head of Legal on a broad range of matters including petroleum agreements, project agreements, regulatory governance, corporate secretarial, procurement issues, and external relation matters where necessary.
- Provide legal risk assessment and impact of business decisions, particularly in relation to Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs), Joint Operating Agreements (JOA), and other upstream related agreements.
- Ensure that all agreements and contracts are negotiated and concluded on the most favorable terms.
- Provide legal advice on dispute, litigation, and arbitration.
- Analyze and advise on applicable laws, regulations, and regulatory developments, including in relevant states impacting business activities.
- Oversee and manage external legal counsel as required.
2. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Ensure interests are protected in legal negotiations and in contracts.
- Ensure the Management Team is fully briefed on the legal implications of the terms of the agreements.
3. KEY AUTHORITIES
- Responsible for the review of PSC's, JOAs, contracts/agreements entered into by the company.
- Responsible for presentations and communications with regulatory bodies and partners where necessary.
4. QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
- Minimum 10 years experience (post admission to the Malaysian Bar).
- Minimum 8 years experience in oil and gas.
- Must be analytical and able to work independently.
- A team player, with communication and leadership skills.
- Possess good negotiation skills.
- Fluent in oral & written English.
- Experienced in oil and gas industry.
- Familiar with the Malaysian upstream oil & gas industry including PSC, JOA, and project agreements.
- Proven teamwork, communications, and leadership skills.