Senior Legal Advisor, Debt Finance

Job Description

Petroplan is seeking to hire a Senior Legal Advisor - Debt Finance for one of its Clients within Oman.Job Responsibility: Supporting the General Counsel in the delivery of his/her duties including the following matters:

• Develop and run appropriate legal strategies and solutions to facilitate Company commercial objectives in debt finance matters including those relating to the company subsidiaries.
• Supporting the Debt Management Office (DMO) of the Ministry of Finance, where required, on government debt matters.

• Review and understand all the Company relevant regulations such as Sultani Decrees and its amendments, Ministerial Orders, and any local laws as they pertain to debt finance matters.

• Provide analysis to and counsel senior management on legal compliance issues relating to debt finance matters of Company operations on matters arising in Oman and international jurisdictions that the Company operates in.

• Assist in the development of the overall legal framework for the Company and its subsidiaries, in line with existing local regulations, Sultani Decree, and government policies and Ministerial orders. The framework should include relevant policies and procedures including process flow charts.

• Act as a focal point in dealing with external lawyers by selecting and recommending the appointment of all external legal counsel, managing and coordinating the use of their services including effectively managing legal costs within agreed technical and cost parameters as the same relates to debt finance matters.

Work with external counsel as appropriate to:

• Prepare legal advice, documents and contracts, including transactional documents and assist in the negotiations as required by the relevant deal team or management.

• Provide legal assessments, interpretations, recommendations and representation to the management on day-to-day finance matters, which will include all investment transactions, vendor service contracts, joint venture agreements, third party outsourcing contracts, etc.

• Provide legal advice on actual or anticipated litigation issues and work with external legal counsel and assist as appropriate.

• Assist, as required by the business heads, in the legal due diligence of direct investment transactions (including real estate, private equity, and corporate) involving participation in or acquisitions and divestitures on the part of the Company from structuring through to execution.

• Flag legal issues for business resolution and propose alternatives and recommend solutions to achieve business objectives and minimize legal risk.

• Compile standard Company documents such as terms of Business, Non-Disclosure and confidentiality agreements, and contract and term sheets, etc.

• Provide on the job training to the Omani lawyers.

• Ensure that all the company management is regularly updated with any relevant changes to the local and international laws and regulations where applicable to the Company.

• Review the current Company disciplinary procedures and ensure that it complies with local labor law.

• Act as a custodian of all local laws and regulations. Handles related assignments as required.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:Bachelors Degree in lawSpecialization related certification is preferred.14-16 years of related experience of which a minimum of 3-6 years should be in a similar position/ responsibility.Computer skills in Microsoft Office (e.g. MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint) and experience with financial systemsBehavioral competencies in Discipline & Punctuality/ Creative and Innovative/Thinking /Teamwork & Cooperation/Planning and Organizing/Communicating and Influencing/problem solving /Achievement Drive & Self-Motivation/Analytical Thinking /Decision Making and Judgment/ Risk Analysis and Management/ Strategic Thinking/ Leadership.About PetroplanPetroplan is the trusted, specialist global Talent Solutions partner of choice for employers and professionals in the Energy sector. Since 1976, Petroplan has been here to help people like you make the most of the opportunities available and find the best fit for you as an individual.Over 10,000 placements in more than 55 countries for over 550 clients across 65 disciplines.In an industry where skilled and experienced professionals are increasingly sought after resource, we appreciate the true value of what you have to offer. Whats more, we understand that different things are important to different people in todays world of work - its about making exactly the right connections for you as an individual.Our reputation for contractor and candidate care, understanding what makes you tick, and finding you the best match is second-to-none. We understand the industry inside-out and seek to understand YOU and your motivations in the same way. We take the time to evaluate your individual strengths, understand the most important things to you, and establish exactly what youre looking for from your next role.

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