Legal Counsel

Petroleum Sarawak Berhad

Malaysia
Not specified; competitive compensation pyckage; p...
On-site
Bachelor's degree in law or ll.b.
Minimum five years in-house legal experience
Fluency in bahasa malaysia and english
Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (PETROS) is seeking a Legal Counsel to provide comprehensive legal advice and support for its operations in the oil and gas sector. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of relevant experience, strong knowledge of contract and commercial law, and the ability to communicate effectively with non-legal stakeholders

Job Summary

  • The Legal Counsel will provide proactive commercial legal advice to management on oil and gas projects and operations to safeguard the company's legal rights.
  • This role involves reviewing, drafting, and negotiating complex commercial agreements while liaising with regulatory authorities and external lawyers.
  • Candidates will lead knowledge management practices within the legal team and deliver training on legal compliance to non-legal staff across the PETROS Group.

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Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (PETROS) is seeking a Legal Counsel to provide comprehensive legal advice and support for its operations in the oil and gas sector. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of relevant experience, strong knowledge of contract and commercial law, and the ability to communicate effectively with non-legal stakeholders.

Salary

Not specified; Competitive compensation package; Professional development opportunities

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree in Law or LL.B.
  • Minimum five years in-house legal experience
  • Fluency in Bahasa Malaysia and English

Nice-to-have

  • Sarawakian residency preferred
  • Experience in mergers and acquisitions
  • Proactive engagement with business partners

Key Requirements

  • Qualified Malaysian lawyer
  • 5+ years relevant legal experience
  • Sarawakian residency (preferred)

Work Rights

Must be a qualified Malaysian lawyer

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