Legal & Compliance Manager

Job Description:

• 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 Requirement:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business, or a related field. A legal qualification or accreditation (e.g., LLB or JD) is preferred
• At least 5-8 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.