Senior Legal Advisor - Kuala Lumpur

On behalf of a major operator, WRS are are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Advisor to join a dynamic legal team supporting upstream oil and gas operations. This is a residential role based in Kuala Lumpur, on a 2 year contract, offering a competitive monthly salary in MYR.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal support for upstream petroleum and project agreements, including PSCs and JOAs.
• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts to ensure the company’s interests are protected.
• Advise on regulatory and governance issues impacting operations in Malaysia.
• Analyze legal risks and provide recommendations to support commercial and operational decision-making.
• Liaise with external legal counsel and regulatory bodies as needed.
• Support dispute resolution, litigation, and arbitration processes.
• Ensure internal stakeholders are well-informed of legal implications in contracts and agreements.

Requirements:

• Minimum 10 years of legal practice post-admission to the Malaysian Bar.
• At least 8 years of experience in the oil & gas sector, particularly upstream.
• Strong understanding of Malaysian PSCs, JOAs, and project agreements.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

If you are interested, please apply