Vacancy title:
Legal Advisor

Jobs at:
CNOOC Uganda Limited

Deadline of this Job:
17th December 2018

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

Summary
Date Posted: 10th December 2018 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time

JOB DETAILS:

CNOOC Uganda Limited is a subsidiary of China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC). CNOOC Uganda Limited is delighted to offer employment opportunities to the local talent. Grow your career with CNOOC Uganda Limited and join our experienced team of professionals. Are you focused, committed, passionate and ready to take on new challenges? Then this could be your opportunity to make a valid contribution to the development of the oil and gas sector in Uganda.

Post: Legal Advisor
Location: Kampala, Uganda. Mobilized to Albert Lake, construction sites or other cities if required.

Primary function:
Assist to manage all legal affairs of the Company and provide legal consultant services.

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice to all departments of the Company regarding the business operations, corporate compliance, and all other legal matters of the Company.
  
• Assist to manage petroleum contracts, Joint Operating Agreements and protect the Company’s interests in dealing with Partners and Government.
  
• Keep up to date with the laws and regulations governing operations, assist to update polices and manage the legal risks in that regard.
  
• Assist to establish the management of the Company’s legal function and the contract management framework.
  
• Draft, review and advise on legal and other relevant Company documents and assist to design process and procedures for Company documents.
  
• Participate in negotiations of legal clauses in commercial matters and provide legal advice in this respect.
  
• Liaise with external law firms on behalf of the Company and duly carry out legal consulting.
  
• Perform other duties assigned by Supervisor. Requirements:
  
• Bachelor's degree or above in Law or the related.
  
• At least 5 years related working experience. Knowledge:
  
• Extensive knowledge of the local laws, regulations and policies.
  
• Knowledge of economic contracts, petroleum contracts and finance.
  
• Good understanding of the oil & gas Industry.