Education
- Bachelors degree in Law (LLB) or equivalent; a Masters degree (LLM) or other advanced legal qualifications is preferred.
- Admission to the Chinese Bar is required.
Experience
- 10 years of legal experience with a minimum of 8 years in the oil and gas industry.
- Strong knowledge of Chinese law particularly as it pertains to the oil and gas sector including contract law corporate law and regulatory compliance.
- Proven experience in managing legal risks and providing strategic legal advice to senior management.
- Experience in an international corporate environment is a plus.
Languages
- Fluent in Mandarin and proficient in English both written and spoken.
Skill / Attributes / Competencies
- Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with the ability to think strategically and provide practical legal solutions.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- High ethical standards and a commitment to integrity and transparency.
- Strong leadership and team management abilities.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Responsibilities and Other Skills
- Legal Compliance: Ensure the companys operations comply with all relevant laws and regulations including local national and international requirements specific to the oil and gas industry.
- Contract Creation and Management: Draft review negotiate and implement contracts and agreements including joint venture agreements supply chain contracts service agreements and other legal documents ensuring all contracts align with company policies and legal requirements.
- Risk Management: Identify and assess legal risks associated with the companys activities and provide proactive solutions to mitigate these risks.
- Litigation and Dispute Resolution: Manage and oversee any litigation or dispute resolution processes including coordinating with external legal counsel as needed.
- Corporate Governance: Advise senior management on corporate governance matters including board resolutions company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Strategic Advice: Provide legal guidance on strategic business decisions including mergers and acquisitions joint ventures and other corporate initiatives.
- Compliance Training: Develop and implement compliance training programs for employees to ensure adherence to legal and ethical standards.
- Team Leadership: Lead and manage the inhouse legal team fostering a collaborative and efficient working environment.