Description
Brunei Energy Services & Trading (BEST) is looking for a Senior Legal Manager!
Are you a seasoned legal professional with a passion for leadership and strategy? We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Legal Manager to lead our Legal team and oversee all legal affairs of BEST. If you’re ready to drive legal excellence and lead a talented team in a fast-paced, exciting environment, we want to hear from you! Join us in shaping the future of the energy industry.
Main Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a high-performing legal team, ensuring compliance and legal excellence across the organization.
- Guide the business on risk management, contract negotiations, and strategic legal advice.
- Ensure the company’s legal compliance, keeping up with changing laws and regulations.
- Drive the development and implementation of internal legal policies, processes, and strategies.
- Resolve complex legal issues and disputes, and represent the company in all legal matters.
- Coach, mentor, and grow the next generation of legal professionals within your team.
Position Requirements
- MA Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB), with additional professional qualifications (LLM, Bar Certification) preferred.
- 15+ years of experience in law, with at least 7 years in a leadership role.
- Proven experience in oil and gas (preferred).
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to thrive under pressure, balancing multiple projects while ensuring legal accuracy and strategic alignment.
General Requirements
- Strong personal drive, 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 4th December 2024 and only short listed candidates will be notified.
