Manager, Legal Operations

3 days ago

Muscat, Muscat, Oman OQ Full time 90,000 - 120,000 per year

Provide legal advice and support on operational matters across upstream functions including technical, commercial, supply chain, HSE, and project delivery.

Manage the Legal Operations team and

  • Draft, review, and negotiate operational contracts such as EPC, drilling, maintenance, service agreements, and logistics.
  • Advise on legal issues related to operational risks, business continuity, contractor performance, and regulatory compliance.
  • Develop and implement governance frameworks, policies, and controls to ensure compliance with laws and internal standards.
  • Support audits, investigations, and risk assessments including anti-bribery, HSE, and environmental regulation.
  • Monitor regulatory changes and advise stakeholders on implications and required actions.
  • Act as legal interface with contractors, vendors, and regulators.
  • Provide legal input to tendering, procurement, contract negotiations, claims, and dispute management.
  • Design and improve legal workflows, documentation standards, and reporting processes.
  • Implement legal risk registers, contract lifecycle tracking, and compliance dashboards.
  • Lead and develop legal staff, providing mentorship and performance oversight.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure integrated legal support.
  • Manage external counsel for specialized matters, ensuring value and quality.
  • Report key legal risks and compliance status to VP Legal and relevant committees.
  • Contribute to business reviews, operational assurance forums, and project gate reviews.
  • Perform other tasks as directed by VP Legal or senior leadership.

Key interactions

Internal: Operation functions under OQEP.

External: Contractors, Vendors & Suppliers, MEM, JV Partners and Governmental authorities.

Desired Candidate Profile

Minimum qualification required is a graduate degree in law, Master or any other qualification is a plus.

Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required)

Competencies and skills

  • Minimum 8+ years of legal experience, including years in senior legal roles within the oil & gas or broader energy sector.
  • Strong background in upstream oil & gas contracts, corporate governance, compliance, and dispute resolution.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience in managing teams and cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Fluent in English; Arabic language skills are an advantage.

Soft Skills :

  • Strategic and analytical thinker with strong business acumen.
  • Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
  • Strong leadership and people management skills.
  • High integrity, sound judgment, and resilience under pressure.
  • Ability to balance legal risks with commercial objectives.

Technical Competencies:

  • Computer literacy including MS Office
  • Ability to balance legal and commercial objectives and build strong stakeholder relationships.
  • Strong understanding of the Upstream industry and its commercial drivers.
  • Conduct legal negotiation.

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