Legal & Governance Specialist

3 weeks ago


Muscat, Muscat, Oman Prysmian Full time

Key Deliverables to and through the Head of Department :

Legal Affairs:

  • With the support of the Head of Department:
  • Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts and agreements to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Legal Compliance: Monitor and ensure the company's adherence to relevant laws and regulations, including corporate governance and industry-specific standards.
  • Risk Management: Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with the company's operations, providing strategic advice to senior management.
  • Dispute Resolution: Handle and oversee litigation, arbitration, and other dispute resolution processes, working with external counsel as necessary.
  • Legal Research and Advisory: Conduct legal research and provide timely, accurate legal advice to various departments within the organization on a broad range of issues.
  • Monitor changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment.

Board/Shareholders Meetings Support Corporate Affairs:

  • Assisting with board meetings, including preparing agendas, minutes, and relevant documentation.
  • Facilitating communication between board members and senior executives.
  • Supporting board evaluations and director induction processes.
  • Assisting with general meetings of shareholders, preparation, documentation, minutes.
  • Responsible with concerned departments for timely disclosure, required preparation and finalization of disclosure materials, financials, etc.

Governance:

Policy Development and Implementation:

  • Developing and implementing governance policies, procedures, and guidelines.
  • Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Advising internal stakeholders and senior management on best practices related to governance.
  • Identifying and assessing risks related to governance processes.
  • Implementing risk mitigation strategies in that aspect.
  • Collaborating with risk management teams to enhance overall organizational resilience.

Stakeholder Engagement:

  • Engaging with internal and external stakeholders to promote transparency and accountability.
  • Building relationships with shareholders, regulators, and other relevant parties.
  • Communicating governance-related matters effectively.

Disclosure, Compliance and Regulatory Filings:

  • Draft resolutions and lodge required forms and annual returns with regulatory bodies.
  • Ensure policies are up-to-date and approved by the relevant committees.

Liaison with External Parties:

  • Communicate with external regulators and advisers, such as lawyers and auditors.

Investor Relations:

  • Assist in preparation for all steps/actions/documentation in managing communication between the company and its investors, ensuring transparency and fostering strong relationships with the financial community.

Ethics and Integrity:

  • Upholding ethical standards and promoting a culture of integrity.
  • Investigating any potential breaches of governance principles.
  • Providing guidance on ethical matters.

Job Profile:

Qualifications :

  • Degree in Law or Commercial Law.
  • Working knowledge of Omani Law.
  • Working knowledge of regulations governing commercial companies' law and public joint stock in Oman.
  • Working knowledge of Code of Corporate Governance.
  • Working knowledge of disclosures requirements and XBRL.
  • Working knowledge of Muscat Stock Exchange and Investor Relations regulations Certification in governance Bilingual (Arabic/English) proficiency.

Skills/Knowledge :

  • Integrity, loyalty, and discrete personality.
  • Teamwork and service orientation.
  • Strong communication skills both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively develop comprehensive written and presentation material.
  • Strong analytical and evaluation ability.
  • Good negotiation skills with government bodies.
  • Good interpretation of financial statements

Experience :

  • 3-5 years of experience in a legal capacity.
  • Work experience in the Oman and Middle East is preferred.

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