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About the Role

Jameson Legal is partnering with a prominent organization in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to recruit a Senior Downstream Corporate Commercial Counsel. This role offers the opportunity to join a substantial in-house legal team and provide expert advice on downstream corporate commercial matters within the oil and gas sector. The successful candidate will support the organization's operations by leveraging extensive experience in complex corporate and commercial transactions, contributing to a leading entity in the Saudi Arabian market.

Key Responsibilities

The Legal Counsel will be expected to:

• Provide expert legal advice on downstream corporate commercial matters.
• Support the organization in areas related to fuel administration, chemical administration, power systems administration, and pipeline administration.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts and agreements.
• Advise on corporate governance and compliance matters.
• Manage legal risks and provide strategic legal counsel to business units.
• Liaise with external counsel and regulatory bodies as required.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A minimum of five years of experience gained from multinational corporations' in-house departments or from a distinguished international law firm.
• A substantial track record working within the oil and gas industry as a corporate commercial lawyer.
• Experience in fuel administration, chemical administration, power systems administration, and pipeline administration.
• Prior experience within Saudi Arabia or the broader Gulf region is highly regarded, though not obligatory.
• Experience serving as a corporate secretary on the board of a multinational company would be beneficial, but is not essential.

Required Skills

• Corporate Commercial Law
• Fuel Administration
• Chemical Administration
• Power Systems Administration
• Pipeline Administration

Work Environment and Details

This is a full-time position based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires 5-10 years of experience. Remuneration will be competitive and commensurate with experience, accompanied by a comprehensive benefits package.