Senior Legal Counsel

• JOB PURPOSE Provide legal advice and guidance to the Company’s management and all divisions/departments in line with the applicable regulations, the corporate strategy to optimally resolve legal issues, contain legal risks and support Management’s decision making. • KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Job Specific Accountabilities • Provide legal assessment of the Company’s contracts and agreements to ensure that (i) the Company is not exposed to uncontrolled legal risk; and (ii) the right protective legal instruments are used to properly hedge against the identified legal risks. • Provide legal opinions on potential legal claims and disputes arising out of the different commercial matters engaged by the Company e.g. customers, suppliers, vendors, contractors etc. with a view to protecting the Company’s rights, minimizing its liability and where required, reaching amicable settlements subject to management’s discretion. • Provide legal assistance to the Company’s Corporate Governance department and Ethics and Compliance Department. • Provide legal advice and legal support to all the Company’s Divisions/Departments, including Retail, Commercial, Operations, Human Capital, Finance, Strategy, M&A and to the Company’s Management. Legal Consultation • Assess legal cases and lawsuits, to fully understand the Company’s legal position and provide advice on the merit and quantum of such cases. • Provide legal advice to the Company’s Management and all Divisions/Departments and prepare memos with recommendations and actions to be undertaken, for all legal matters raised, so that the right legal action can be undertaken. • Draft and review national and international agreements, and templates. • Manage litigation proceedings. Draft Legal Documentation • Research and prepare relevant legal documentation, under the supervision of the Associate General Counsel, to support and manage external counsel. • Ensure that relevant and up-to-date information on legislation is available to all relevant stakeholders at all times. Legal Representation • Represent the Company in courts, arbitrations and other legal forums. Legal Research • Perform legal research on legislation relevant to the Company in order to stay up to date on all relevant legislation. • QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Minimum Qualification • Bachelor’s degree in law Minimum Experience & Knowledge & Skills • 10 years of relevant experience either as in-house counsel or in law firm environment with exposure to different aspects of law. • Good writing and communication skills • Able to work independently • Experience in the Oil and Gas industry is preferred.