Corporate Legal Counsel

Advise the Board, board committees and the Group CEO on legal, governance and fiduciary matters. Lead the group governance framework and act as, or oversee, the Board Secretary. Own the group's legal structure: incorporations, restructurings, shareholder agreements and capital changes. Lead the legal side of M&A, joint ventures, strategic partnerships and investments. Negotiate high-value strategic agreements, financing, guarantees and major government tenders. Set the group compliance framework under Omani corporate, investment, competition, AML and data protection laws. Own strategy for high-value litigation and arbitration, directing external Omani and international counsel.

Desired Candidate Profile

Bachelor's degree in Law; LLM preferred. Minimum 10 years' post-qualification experience in Oman, including substantial time at a holding group, major corporate or leading Oman/GCC law firm. Proven track record advising boards and senior executives. Deep knowledge of Omani company, commercial, investment and regulatory law. Expert legal drafting in Arabic and English. Employment Type Full-time

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