Lead Specialist for Legal Affairs

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:
• Supporting the legal team with drafting letters, preparing notes, and organizing files
• Tracking correspondence and follow-ups, keeping registers updated
• Supporting meetings and document collection for approvals
• Coordinating with external lawyers when needed
• Managing legal documentation and version control
• Preparing periodic reports on legal matters for the Non-Operator Partner
• Ensuring contracts and correspondence comply with relevant laws and regulations
• Coordinating between Operator’s legal team and the Non-Operator Partner
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Qualifications:
• Education: Master’s or PhD in Law
• Experience: at least 7 years in legal support roles, in oil, gas, or industrial contracting projects
• Technical Skills:
o Strong drafting and editing skills for legal documents and correspondence
o Familiarity with commercial laws, IPC contracts, and Iranian upstream oil and gas regulations
o Experience with document management and version control
o Knowledge of internal approval processes and permit procedures
• Language: Fluent English (technical writing & conversation)
• Soft Skills:
o High accuracy and attention to detail
o Strong time management and ability to meet multiple deadlines
o Strong coordination and follow-up capabilities
o Reliability and professional confidentiality