Legal Operations Manager
1 day ago
About the Role
Converge is seeking a highly skilled Senior Legal Counsel to oversee legal operations across the Middle East & Africa (MEA) region. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with a global leader in the oil & gas sector, shaping its legal and compliance framework.
Key Responsibilities
- Drafting and negotiating high-value contracts, including joint ventures, EPC contracts, and supply agreements, ensuring alignment with local legal frameworks in key MEA markets.
- Developing and enforcing policies to ensure full compliance with FCPA, UK Bribery Act, and regional anti-corruption laws, conducting risk assessments, and providing training to internal teams on anti-bribery and ethics regulations in MEA.
- Ensuring compliance with regional energy laws, environmental regulations, and local content requirements in jurisdictions across MEA, liaising with government authorities on licensing, permits, and regulatory matters.
- Identifying legal risks related to cross-border operations, investment projects, and procurement, managing dispute resolution, arbitration, and litigation across multiple jurisdictions, working closely with external counsel.
- Supporting M&A transactions, due diligence, and joint ventures in MEA by navigating regulatory approvals, tax implications, and contract negotiations.
- Advising on employment contracts, workforce policies, and labor disputes in compliance with labor laws across the MEA region.
- Developing and implementing corporate governance frameworks to ensure transparent operations, compliance with local laws, and adherence to global best practices.
Requirements
- 6-8 years of experience in a legal role within the oil & gas, energy, or industrial sectors preferably in a matrix organization.
- Strong knowledge of MEA legal frameworks, corporate governance, and compliance regulations.
- Expertise in contract law, regulatory affairs, dispute resolution, and risk management.
- Experience supporting M&A transactions, joint ventures, and business expansion.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally with finance, operations, and commercial teams.
- Fluency in English & Arabic is mandatory.
- Experience in the Saudi market is mandatory.
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