Summary
OQ is hiring a Senior Specialist Legal Counsel to provide legal advice on commercial, contractual, regulatory and operational matters. The role drafts, reviews and negotiates agreements, researches legal requirements, identifies risks, and supports due diligence and compliance reviews. Applicants must have an LLB or equivalent and admission to a recognized bar or equivalent body, with 6–8 years of relevant legal experience. Excellent written and spoken English is required. The role is based in Muscat in an office environment, with occasional visits to operational sites.
The posting
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Job title
Sr Specialist Legal Counsel
Grade
Stream
Legal
Function
Legal
Location
Oman – Muscat
Budget control
*OPEX and/or CAPEX and/or Revenue amount as relevant*
Reporting to
Manager Legal
Direct Reports
0
Job purpose
Provide independent legal advice and support on standard and moderately complex commercial, contractual, regulatory and operational matters. Manage assigned legal matters, draft and negotiate agreements, identify legal risks, and support business stakeholders in achieving objectives within established legal frameworks and escalation protocols.
The position will act in accordance with the Group’s Mission, Vision, Values & Strategies, as well as, policies, guidelines, and standards, supported by an IT Technology platform, HSE standards, Omani’s government & other legal justifications, and best international practices in consonance with national objectives.
Main tasks and responsibilities
- Provide legal advice and guidance on routine business, contractual, and operational matters.
- Draft, review, and negotiate standard commercial agreements and legal documents.
- Conduct legal research and analyse legal and regulatory requirements affecting business operations.
- Review contractual obligations and identify legal implications and potential risks.
- Support legal due diligence activities for projects and transactions.
- Assist in the assessment and mitigation of legal risks.
- Prepare legal opinions, reports, summaries, and recommendations.
- Coordinate with business stakeholders to ensure legal requirements are addressed.
- Support compliance reviews and legal assessments.
- Liaise with external legal advisors on assigned matters under supervision.
- Escalate significant legal risks and complex matters.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of legal practices and processes.
Key interactions
Internal: OQ SAOC Streams & Assets
External: Staffing specialized Contractors, Vendors & Suppliers
Notable Working Conditions. Office environment, intensive computer screen use, sporadic visits to operation site.
Education requirements
- LLB or equivalent from a reputable university or law school with admission to a recognized civil or common law Bar (or equivalent body), in other words, qualified as a lawyer/solicitor/barrister.
Language
Excellent written and spoken English is a must.
Background and experience
Competencies and skills
- A minimum of 6-8 years of experience with a recognized law firm and/or in-house legal and compliance function within a recognised corporate entity
- Experience in legal research, contract drafting, legal reviews, and compliance support.
- Good understanding of commercial and contractual matters.
- Experience supporting stakeholders on routine legal matters.
Soft:
- Ability to draft, review, and negotiate standard contracts and legal documents.
- Ability to conduct legal research and analyze laws, regulations, and contractual obligations.
- Ability to identify routine legal risks and recommend mitigation measures.
- Ability to support transactions, projects, and compliance activities.
- Ability to prepare legal opinions, reports, and recommendations.
- Ability to interpret contractual terms and legal requirements.
- Ability to provide practical legal support to business stakeholders.
Technical Competencies:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Attention to detail and quality orientation.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Collaborative and customer-focused approach.
- Accountability and professionalism.
- High ethical standards and confidentiality.