Description
Brunei Energy Services & Trading (BEST) is looking for a Legal Associate!
Are you a dedicated legal professional eager to grow your career in a dynamic and fast-paced environment? We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Legal Associate to support our Legal team in managing the legal affairs of BEST. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse legal matters, contribute to strategic initiatives, and collaborate with various business units. If you’re ready to be part of a progressive team shaping the future of the energy industry, we want to hear from you!
Main Responsibilities
- To be the focal point for all legal matters pertaining to commercial and technical aspects which may arise from contracts or instruments (upstream, downstream, services, logistics or trading).
- To provide sound legal advice, opinion and recommendation in all legal and commercial matters related to the Company and its affiliates.
- Able to lead or work in parallel in all legal and business negotiations for the Company in all its projects and business ventures negotiations, as well as conclude all contracts and instruments.
- Assist as an independent legal facilitator in all matters concerning confidentiality, sensitivity, personnel, stakeholders and dispute issues impacting the Company or its affiliates.
- To independently draft and provide legal directions in the conclusion of all contracts and instruments for the Company and its affiliates.
Position Requirements
- Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB) from a Government accredited University. A Masters in Law (LLM) and/or Certification from the Bar Professional Training Course (or its equivalent) would be an advantage;
- Minimum 2 years working experience either as a practicing lawyer and/or as an in-house counsel. Experience in oil and gas related matters would be an added advantage.
General Requirements
- Strong personal drive, leadership skills, technical acumen and able to manage wide variety of activities and projects;
- Excellent financial and business analysis skills and understanding in contract negotiations;
- Strong sense of responsibility and accountability with positive working attitude;
- Must be well organized, work independently & have the ability to multi-task, lead and work in teams;
- Must be able to work well under pressure to meet strict deadlines;
- Good command of spoken and written Malay and English languages.
Interested candidates can contact Brunei Energy Services & Trading Sdn Bhd at bestrecruitment@best.com.bn for further details on the position. All submissions must be accompanied with recent passport-sized photograph and a comprehensive resume (accompanied by copies of certificates and references). A competitive remuneration package and attractive fringe benefits will be offered to successful candidates. Applications are invited from Bruneian citizens.
Closing date is on 21st August 2025 and only short listed candidates will be notified.
