Legal Counsel I

Job Purpose

Key Accountabilities

• 1.
• Provides legal advice and support, prepares and reviews contracts, assurance on governance, risk, and compliance frameworks and assists with dispute resolution and compliance matters to safeguard the Company’s legal position and ensure adherence to regulations, policies, the JVA and license to operate agreements.
• 2.
• Provides legal support across various functions within the Company, including field operations, drilling, major projects, marine, insurance, finance.
• 3.
• Provides definitive legal advice/opinion/interpretation required in the preparation and negotiations of various oil and gas services contracts (e.g.
• Drilling Services Contracts, Well Services Contracts, Aircraft Contracts, Marine Services Agreement (including Charterparties), Master Services Agreements and construction-related type of contracts (e.g.
• FEED Contracts, EPCIC Contracts, Construction Major Contracts, General Services Contract, Professional or Consultancy Services) IT, insurance policies, Technology Agreements, Guarantee Agreements and Special Tender Agreements etc.).
• 4.
• Drafting and amending the Company’s suite of template contracts together with the Contracts & Procurement department and external counsel, where necessary.
• 5.
• Supports on the formulation and recommendation of policies, objectives and strategies relating to the Legal & Governance Division.
• 6.
• Supervises, manages and instructs outside counsel/Law Firms on specialized matters including financing matters, so as to achieve optimal utilization of external counsel.
• 7.
• Act as Legal focal point for industry-wide arrangements for mutual aid, cost sharing and joint operations with shareholders and external stakeholders in Qatar.
• 8.
• Provides advice to the Company's top management when required.
• **Legal Knowledge & Specialization**
• Applies advanced general or practical specialist knowledge of legal areas relevant to the organization,
• translating legal expertise into practical advice for the business.
• **Legal Influence & Advisory**
• Assists in the decision-making process and effectively presents the company’s position to third parties, influencing significant legal matters.
• **Legal Knowledge & Specialization**
• Applies advanced general or practical specialist knowledge of legal areas relevant to the organization, translating legal expertise into practical advice for the business.
• **Legal Influence & Advisory**
• Assists in the decision-making process and effectively presents the company’s position to third parties, influencing significant legal matters.
• **Proactive Risk Management**
• Regularly identifies prospective legal risks and formulates strategies to achieve business objectives at appropriate risk, acting as a trusted advisor to clients up to senior executive level.
• **Autonomy & Guidance**
• Provides legal advice in own legal area of responsibility highly independently and provides guidance to colleagues and support staff.
• **External Legal Partnership**
• Assists in the engagement of outside counsel from the preferred list independently, participates in setting case strategy and direction, and monitors activities performed by outside counsel.
• **Legal Document Management**
• Plays a significant role in material files, providing strategic input and often serving as lead advisor or key decision-maker.
• **Stakeholder Management**
• Provides input into internal legal strategy, assists in the coordination of external stakeholders, and actively manages key client relationships, providing strategic legal advisory.
• **File & Record Keeping**
• Maintains oversight of significant legal documentation and records, ensuring compliance with internal and external requirements.
• **Operational Excellence and NOC Values**
• Contribute to a culture of safety, sustainability, and continuous improvement by upholding NOC’s values through ethical conduct, trust, and respect.
• Communicate clearly, embrace delegated responsibilities, and take ownership to deliver high- quality, cost-conscious results with integrity and
• technical excellence.
• **Nationalisation**
• Contribute to NOC’s nationalization efforts by supporting knowledge sharing, collaborating with Qatari nationals, and participating in initiatives that promote their growth and integration.
• Competencies Delegate Appropriately and Communicate Effectively Demonstrate Adaptability in Managing Complex Situations Demonstrate Learning Agility and Drive Innovation Develop Emotional Intelligence and Cultural Competence Develop Others and Institutionalise Knowledge Develop Talent for the Future NOC Sustainability Facilitate Collaboration and Sense of Community Improve Safety, Technical Proficiency and Results Lead By Example with NOC Values Set Purpose, Strategic Direction and Company Plan Strengthen Accountability and Continuous Improvement Think and Act in Stakeholder-Centric Ways

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in law.

Certification

• Holding a current practicing certificate in a civil or common law jurisdiction

Experience

• At least 8-10 years of experience in legal roles.
• Experience in the Oil & Gas industry including upstream operations is an advantage