Job Title: Legal Advisor
Organisation: CNOOC Uganda Limited
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About US:
CNOOC Uganda Limited is a subsidiary of China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC). CNOOC International is one of the largest oil and gas companies in Uganda’s energy sector and owns one-third interests in each of Exploration Areas (EA) EA1/1A, EA2 and Kingfisher. Our partners are Total E&P Uganda (33.3%) and Tullow Oil (33.3%). CNOOC International operates the Kingfisher production license.
Job Summary: The Legal Advisor will be responsible for monitoring litigation, coordinating court proceedings as well as managing resolution of potential and actual disputes for the company.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Monitor litigation, attend court hearings, supervise external counsel and conduct case management.
- Provide legal support and advise all departments regarding the business operations, corporate compliance and all other legal matters of the company.
- Draft, review, negotiate and advise on company commercial contracts and other relevant company documents and agreements required for conduct of company business.
- Study laws and regulations, monitor changes in relevant legislation and assist to manage the legal risks in that regard.
- Represent the company in meetings, negotiations, discussions and other dealings with regulators, government authorities and other third parties.
- Review procurement contracts, provide legal advice, participate in negotiations and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Provide support to Land Acquisition activities including review of contractor agreements and reports, attend meetings and support dispute resolution.
- Support the compliance function with the implementation and promotion of the company’s compliance work plan including due diligence tasks, review and monitoring of CNOOC’s anti-corruption and bribery risk mapping and risk mitigation plan.
- Participate in Compliance related engagements with internal and external stakeholders.
- Coordinate the preparation, documentation, review and submission of periodic progress reports to relevant internal and external stakeholders.
- Perform other duties assigned by Supervisor.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Law.
- A Postgraduate diploma in Legal Practice is a must.
- Four years of related working experience, preferably in the Oil & Gas Industry and in International companies.
- Demonstrated experience in handling litigation/arbitration and dispute resolution.
- Extensive knowledge of Ugandan and International laws, regulations and policies.
- Knowledge of commercial contracts and petroleum contracts.
How to Apply:
Please upload your CV, academic documents and application letter merged into one PDF. Your CV must have your contact information, academic qualifications (including a bachelor’s degree), nationality and 3 references. Follow the link below.
Deadline: 7th June 2024 by 5PM
NB: Women are encouraged to apply. We value diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace.
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