Job
Title: Legal Counsel Upstream
Title: Legal Counsel Upstream
Organization:
TOTAL
TOTAL
Duty Station: Kampala,
Uganda
Uganda
About US:
Total is a global
integrated energy producer and provider, a leading international oil and gas
company, and the world’s second-ranked solar energy operator with SunPower. Our
100,000 employees around the world are committed to better energy that is
safer, cleaner, more efficient, more innovative and accessible to as many
people as possible. As a responsible corporate citizen, we focus on
ensuring that our operations in more than 130 countries worldwide consistently
deliver economic, social and environmental benefits. In Uganda, we are a
major player in the Oil and Gas sector with 125 service stations across the
country.
integrated energy producer and provider, a leading international oil and gas
company, and the world’s second-ranked solar energy operator with SunPower. Our
100,000 employees around the world are committed to better energy that is
safer, cleaner, more efficient, more innovative and accessible to as many
people as possible. As a responsible corporate citizen, we focus on
ensuring that our operations in more than 130 countries worldwide consistently
deliver economic, social and environmental benefits. In Uganda, we are a
major player in the Oil and Gas sector with 125 service stations across the
country.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- The job holder will be responsible for providing timely legal
opinions to support Total E&P Uganda (Total)’s operations in Uganda,
Acting as the legal entity’s focal point with respect to Total’s land
access, acquisition and resettlement activities. - Ensuring Total’s compliance with statutory and regulatory
requirements in Uganda, Identifying potential legal/contractual risks and
propose mitigation measures. - Monitoring and analyze national and international laws and
regulations and advise on their impact on Total’s operations. - Drafting, reviewing and participating in the negotiation of
agreements and other legal documentation. Liaising with various
stakeholder including Government departments and agencies, Joint Venture
Partners, Local communities and contractors to resolve contractual and
other legal issues. - Participating in legal research.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The applicants for the TOTAL Legal Counsel upstream job opportunity
should hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Law (minimum Upper Second), Diploma in
legal practice, Master’s degree with oil and gas, business or
environmental law specialization is an added advantage. - Five years of legal experience in a law firm or commercial
environment. - Excellent Contract drafting and negotiation skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural business environment.
- Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
How to Apply:
All suitably
qualified and interested candidates should apply online at the link below.
qualified and interested candidates should apply online at the link below.
Deadline: 31st August 2018
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