Lead Legal Operations
TR/081473
Posted: 17/03/2026
- Competitive
- Oman
- Contract
We currently have an opportunity for a Lead Legal Operations role. This position is based in Muscat, Oman.
Position title: Lead Legal Operations
Contract duration: 6 Months
Minimum Requirements
10+ years’ experience in similar role, in a large oil industry industrial organization. (transactional, operational) essential, ideally both internationally and in Oman including the following sectors: Oil (Upstream)
Gas
Alternative / Renewables Energies
Petrochemical
Commercial for Oil products and polymers
Oil & Energy Projects
Strong experience in:
Legal frame for the assigned Business Unit
o Legal Compliance,
o Legal Operation
o Corporate Law, Omani law or British law under Oil & Gas frame.
Corporate Governance. Multinational contracts & agreements
Notable Working Conditions. Office environment, intensive computer screen use, sporadic visits to operation site.
Education requirements
Minimum qualification required is a college graduate degree in law,
Master or any other qualification is a plus.
Language
Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required)
Main tasks and responsibilities
Provide legal advice and support to operational teams on matters including contracts, regulatory obligations, HSE compliance, and procurement activities.
Draft, review, and negotiate operational agreements such as service contracts, EPC, drilling, logistics, and supply agreements.
Ensure alignment of operational activities with applicable laws, license terms, and company policies.
Identify and analyze legal risks in contracts and operations, propose mitigation measures, and escalate complex issues to the Manager when needed.
Support contract lifecycle processes including reviews, renewals, amendments, and close-outs.
Contribute to dispute avoidance/resolution efforts related to operational performance or compliance.
Support implementation of legal and compliance frameworks, policies, and internal controls relevant to operational functions.
Assist with compliance monitoring, internal reviews, and coordination of responses to audits or regulatory inquiries.
Maintain accurate legal records, trackers, and contribute to regular reporting to Manager Legal Operations and Legal Leadership.
Act as a legal focal point for assigned business units or functions, ensuring their legal needs are understood and addressed proactively.
Liaise with external legal counsel for specialized matters under the direction of the Manager.
Coordinate with internal functions such as Contracts & Procurement, HSE, Technical, and Projects to ensure integrated legal support.
Support improvements in legal workflows, document templates, contract registers, and knowledge tools.
Share legal knowledge and raise awareness of legal requirements through informal guidance or structured training as needed.
Perform any other legal tasks or assignments as directed by the Manager, Legal Operations or General Counsel.
Competencies and skill
People’s management skills
Analytical skills
Maintaining effective, accurate and transparent communication with all stakeholders & community
Negotiation
Planning skills
Forward thinking
ethics & guidelines
Engages & inspires people to collaborate and share knowledge to achieve common goals
Models and ensures commitment with business aspirations,
Pursues innovation & continuous improvement
Acts as an agent for change, constructively challenging the status quo
Leads a solution-based approach to plan and deliver competitive results
Transforms strategic insight into achieving business excellence
Takes accountability for a performance culture that delivers continuous transformation.
Technical Competencies:
Excellent business and technical report writing skills
Very good knowledge in using PC software.
Legal Operation
Business Partnering
Contracting & Procurement
Litigations
Multinational contracts & agreements
Corporate,
Banking,
Planning & business.
Litigation and Arbitration.
Projects Oil & Gas
Claims & Disputes
legal frame for Oil & Gas industry
Corporate Law,
Omani law or British law under Oil & Gas frame..
People are our business worldwide
Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.
Position title: Lead Legal Operations
Contract duration: 6 Months
Minimum Requirements
10+ years’ experience in similar role, in a large oil industry industrial organization. (transactional, operational) essential, ideally both internationally and in Oman including the following sectors: Oil (Upstream)
Gas
Alternative / Renewables Energies
Petrochemical
Commercial for Oil products and polymers
Oil & Energy Projects
Strong experience in:
Legal frame for the assigned Business Unit
o Legal Compliance,
o Legal Operation
o Corporate Law, Omani law or British law under Oil & Gas frame.
Corporate Governance. Multinational contracts & agreements
Notable Working Conditions. Office environment, intensive computer screen use, sporadic visits to operation site.
Education requirements
Minimum qualification required is a college graduate degree in law,
Master or any other qualification is a plus.
Language
Excellent knowledge of written, read, and spoken English (required)
Main tasks and responsibilities
Provide legal advice and support to operational teams on matters including contracts, regulatory obligations, HSE compliance, and procurement activities.
Draft, review, and negotiate operational agreements such as service contracts, EPC, drilling, logistics, and supply agreements.
Ensure alignment of operational activities with applicable laws, license terms, and company policies.
Identify and analyze legal risks in contracts and operations, propose mitigation measures, and escalate complex issues to the Manager when needed.
Support contract lifecycle processes including reviews, renewals, amendments, and close-outs.
Contribute to dispute avoidance/resolution efforts related to operational performance or compliance.
Support implementation of legal and compliance frameworks, policies, and internal controls relevant to operational functions.
Assist with compliance monitoring, internal reviews, and coordination of responses to audits or regulatory inquiries.
Maintain accurate legal records, trackers, and contribute to regular reporting to Manager Legal Operations and Legal Leadership.
Act as a legal focal point for assigned business units or functions, ensuring their legal needs are understood and addressed proactively.
Liaise with external legal counsel for specialized matters under the direction of the Manager.
Coordinate with internal functions such as Contracts & Procurement, HSE, Technical, and Projects to ensure integrated legal support.
Support improvements in legal workflows, document templates, contract registers, and knowledge tools.
Share legal knowledge and raise awareness of legal requirements through informal guidance or structured training as needed.
Perform any other legal tasks or assignments as directed by the Manager, Legal Operations or General Counsel.
Competencies and skill
People’s management skills
Analytical skills
Maintaining effective, accurate and transparent communication with all stakeholders & community
Negotiation
Planning skills
Forward thinking
ethics & guidelines
Engages & inspires people to collaborate and share knowledge to achieve common goals
Models and ensures commitment with business aspirations,
Pursues innovation & continuous improvement
Acts as an agent for change, constructively challenging the status quo
Leads a solution-based approach to plan and deliver competitive results
Transforms strategic insight into achieving business excellence
Takes accountability for a performance culture that delivers continuous transformation.
Technical Competencies:
Excellent business and technical report writing skills
Very good knowledge in using PC software.
Legal Operation
Business Partnering
Contracting & Procurement
Litigations
Multinational contracts & agreements
Corporate,
Banking,
Planning & business.
Litigation and Arbitration.
Projects Oil & Gas
Claims & Disputes
legal frame for Oil & Gas industry
Corporate Law,
Omani law or British law under Oil & Gas frame..
People are our business worldwide
Orion Group was founded in 1987 and is now one of the largest, independent, international recruitment companies. We have a network of 200 employees working from 24 offices, delivering a range of services – Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Outsourcing Services, Retained Search, Global Workforce Solutions, Completions & Commissioning and Materials Management – across 68 countries. As a global leader in workforce solutions, we recruit personnel across the Engineering & Technical, Office & Commercial, Scientific and Skilled Trades disciplines, for sectors including Oil & Gas, Life Science, Power & Utilities, Constructions & Infrastructure, Manufacturing and Renewables.
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