Upstream Legal Adviser
corporate
5001-10000 employees
0 Applicants · 13 Views
· Posted 17 days ago
Position Overview
Location:
Seria, Brunei 
Compensation:
B$4,000 - B$6,000/year
Position:
Mid
Type:
Job
Remote:
No
Posted:
Deadline:
May 19, 2026
Job Description
Upstream Legal Adviser at Brunei Shell Petroleum
Brunei Shell Petroleum (BSP) is recruiting an Upstream Legal Adviser for its Seria office. The role involves providing day-to-day legal support to BSP's upstream exploration and production operations, including contract management, procurement support, and regulatory advisory across Brunei's onshore and offshore petroleum fields.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide legal advice on upstream operations including drilling, well services, and production optimisation contracts
- Review and negotiate procurement contracts, service level agreements, and vendor terms
- Advise on Brunei's petroleum licensing regime under the Petroleum Mining Act (Chapter 44)
- Handle land access and surface rights issues for onshore operations
- Advise on joint venture partner relationships and operating committee governance
- Support HSE and environmental compliance for upstream activities
Responsibilities
- Provide legal support for BSP's upstream exploration and production operations
- Manage contracts and procurement legal matters
- Advise on regulatory compliance and partner governance
Requirements
- Qualified lawyer admitted in Brunei, Malaysia, UK, or Australia
- 4-8 years of experience in energy law, commercial law, or in-house legal roles
- Law degree from a recognised university
- Experience with upstream oil and gas operations is highly valued
- Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills
- Fluent in English; Malay is an advantage
Compensation
B$4,000 - B$6,000/year
Practice Area
General Legal
Position
Mid
Applicant Location Requirements
Applicants must be located in: US
Application Deadline
May 19, 2026
Employment Type
Full time
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