Job Description

Job Category: Legal
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Join a global leader in Oil & Gas and help shape the future of energy through world-class legal expertise.
We are looking for a Legal Counsel to join our Middle East & Africa Legal Team, providing high-quality legal and strategic business support across multiple functions. This role is based in Cape Town and will work closely with the Region Counsel and colleagues across the region.
What You'll Do

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements (NDAs, Master Service Agreements, subcontracts, lease agreements, manpower agreements, etc.).
• Advise business units on commercial and legal risks, ensuring contracts align with company policies and approvals.
• Support tender negotiations, contract variations, and claims management (including court claims if required).
• Provide corporate legal support, including company secretarial matters.
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Sales, Finance, HR, IT, Procurement, etc.) to drive compliance and business growth.
• Attend key client/supplier meetings, offering proactive legal and strategic input.

What We're Looking For

• LL.B & LL.M Degrees; admitted Attorney/Advocate in South Africa.
• 2-4 years PQE from a top-tier firm or multinational in-house legal team.
• Strong experience in corporate/commercial contracts and risk management.
• Familiarity with procurement and tender processes.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills - firm yet diplomatic.
• Fluency in French and/or Portuguese is a plus (not required).

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a global company at the forefront of the energy sector.
• Work in a diverse, international environment across the Middle East & Africa.
• Grow your career with exposure to high-value contracts and complex negotiations.
• Travel opportunities across the region.

Apply now and take the next step in your legal career with us.
About Us: Every day, the oil and gas industry's best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success.
We Power the Industry that Powers the World
Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success-now and in the future.
Global Family
We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.
Purposeful Innovation
Through purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better.
Service Above All
This drives us to anticipate our customers' needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget.
About the Team: Corporate
Our family of companies is supported by our global Corporate teams, providing expert knowledge from functions including Human Resources, Information Technology, Compliance, Finance, QHSE, Marketing and Legal centers of expertise. We are structured to provide guidance and service above all to all our business operations.