Profile Senior Legal Counsel - Oil & Gas Contracts
Suriname and Guyana are one of the most exciting offshore oil and gas frontiers in the world. On behalf of our client, we are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel – Oil & Gas Contracts to lead the offshore legal team and to advise executive management on the contracts that shape the country's offshore future.
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What you'll do
- Lead and coach the legal team supporting the offshore business.
- Draft, review and negotiate Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs), Joint Operating Agreements (JOAs) and other complex petroleum agreements.
- Advise executive management on legal, contractual and strategic offshore matters.
- Monitor contractual obligations and ensure compliance with petroleum and mining legislation.
- Advise on potential disputes and on international developments in the upstream oil and gas sector.
What you bring
- A law degree (LLB, LLM, JD or equivalent).
- 15+ years of relevant legal experience, including substantial time at senior level in a corporate or similarly complex environment.
- Proven upstream oil and gas experience, including drafting and negotiating PSCs and JOAs.
- Strong knowledge of petroleum law, contract law and international regulation.
- Experience advising senior management in an international, multidisciplinary setting.
- Excellent English.
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Nice to have
- Dutch (Suriname's official language).
- Experience on both operator and non-operator sides of upstream contracts.
- Experience with international arbitration in the energy sector.
Why this role
- A strategic, senior role at the heart of Suriname's offshore developments.
- Direct access to executive management and real influence on major contracts.
- Leadership of a specialist legal team.
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Senior Legal Counsel - Oil & Gas Contracts employer: Mansource UK Ltd.
As a Senior Offshore Well Engineer with us, you'll be part of a dynamic and innovative team dedicated to delivering safe and efficient deepwater well projects. Our company fosters a collaborative work culture that prioritises employee growth through mentorship and technical knowledge sharing, ensuring you have the support needed to excel in your role. Located in a vibrant offshore environment, we offer competitive benefits and a commitment to safety and compliance, making us an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in the energy sector.
