Legal Officer Lawyer

Muscat - Oman

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Experience Required: 5years

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Preparing coordinating drafting and reviewing contracts agreements and memorandums of understanding (MoUs) in accordance with applicable laws and regulations as well as any legal documents that entail financial or legal obligations on the unit.
Following up on all matters affecting contracts agreements or MoUs and establishing mechanisms for their implementation or settlement in coordination with relevant administrative divisions and under the directives of the immediate supervisor.
Maintaining legal documents records files and references of the department and assisting in archiving them according to applicable regulations and procedures.
Analyzing documents related to contracts and agreements before drafting or when interpreting contract clauses and identifying associated legal risks.
Providing legal support in reviewing draft laws agreements contracts regulations decisions circulars manuals and policies.
Participating in committees formed for drafting regulations and laws related to the unit and representing the unit in all related procedures.
Drafting official letters statements of claim and responses to claims filed by or against the unit ensuring full compliance with applicable laws and procedures.
Supervising the follow-up on execution of judgments and related correspondence with relevant authorities to avoid any action by the court due to delays in enforcement.
Coordinating with external law firms on lawsuits referred to them by the unit and ensuring all required information and documents are provided to serve the units best interest.
Keeping up to date with the latest legislation and judicial principles to ensure compliance.
Performing any other duties assigned.

Requirements

Requirements

Academic Qualification and Work Experience:

A Masters degree in Law or Legal Studies (or equivalent related fields) with 5 years of post-qualification experience
OR
A Bachelors degree in Law or Legal Studies (or equivalent related fields) with 10 years of post-qualification experience.
A professional certificate related to the job is considered an added advantage.
The job grade will be determined according to the legal employment rules upon appointment
- Skills and Competencies:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
Proficient in using computers and relevant applications.
Ability to conduct legal research and investigations access accurate information and use all available electronic means to do so.
Proficiency in legal drafting and data analysis.
Familiarity with relevant laws regulations and systems.
Fluency in Arabic and English.
Time management and organizational skills.
Ability to work under pressure.

Preparing coordinating drafting and reviewing contracts agreements and memorandums of understanding (MoUs) in accordance with applicable laws and regulations as well as any legal documents that entail financial or legal obligations on the unit.Following up on all matters affecting contracts agreemen...

Preparing coordinating drafting and reviewing contracts agreements and memorandums of understanding (MoUs) in accordance with applicable laws and regulations as well as any legal documents that entail financial or legal obligations on the unit.
Following up on all matters affecting contracts agreements or MoUs and establishing mechanisms for their implementation or settlement in coordination with relevant administrative divisions and under the directives of the immediate supervisor.
Maintaining legal documents records files and references of the department and assisting in archiving them according to applicable regulations and procedures.
Analyzing documents related to contracts and agreements before drafting or when interpreting contract clauses and identifying associated legal risks.
Providing legal support in reviewing draft laws agreements contracts regulations decisions circulars manuals and policies.
Participating in committees formed for drafting regulations and laws related to the unit and representing the unit in all related procedures.
Drafting official letters statements of claim and responses to claims filed by or against the unit ensuring full compliance with applicable laws and procedures.
Supervising the follow-up on execution of judgments and related correspondence with relevant authorities to avoid any action by the court due to delays in enforcement.
Coordinating with external law firms on lawsuits referred to them by the unit and ensuring all required information and documents are provided to serve the units best interest.
Keeping up to date with the latest legislation and judicial principles to ensure compliance.
Performing any other duties assigned.

Requirements

Requirements

Academic Qualification and Work Experience:

A Masters degree in Law or Legal Studies (or equivalent related fields) with 5 years of post-qualification experience
OR
A Bachelors degree in Law or Legal Studies (or equivalent related fields) with 10 years of post-qualification experience.
A professional certificate related to the job is considered an added advantage.
The job grade will be determined according to the legal employment rules upon appointment
- Skills and Competencies:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
Proficient in using computers and relevant applications.
Ability to conduct legal research and investigations access accurate information and use all available electronic means to do so.
Proficiency in legal drafting and data analysis.
Familiarity with relevant laws regulations and systems.
Fluency in Arabic and English.
Time management and organizational skills.
Ability to work under pressure.