Ministry of Petroleum and Mining Assistant Director - Petroleum Legal and Compliance Jobs in Kenya

Ministry of Petroleum and Mining Assistant Director - Petroleum Legal and Compliance Jobs in Kenya


Qualifications and Requirements:

For appointment to this grade an officer must have: -

  • served for a minimum period of nine (9) years and currently serving at the grade of Senior Petroleum Legal and Compliance Officer, CSG 9 and above or in a comparable and relevant position in the wider public Service;

  • a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from a university recognized in Kenya;

  • a Diploma in Law from the Council of Legal Education;

  • been an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;

  • a Valid Practicing Certificate from Law Society of Kenya;

  • demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

    Responsibilities:

    Duties and Responsibilities

    Duties and responsibilities at this level will include: -

  • ensuring petroleum legal framework is aligned to the Constitution and other related statutes;

  • ensuring compliance with statutory petroleum legislations and policies;

  • Assessing and reviewing oil and gas contracts and agreements in line with existing legal framework;

  • undertaking research on petroleum related legal developments;

  • providing advice on legal aspects of oil and gas policies and standards;

  • interpreting and implementing court orders, judgements, rulings,
    arbitration awards and other court documents in liaison with the State Law Office;

  • issuing instructions in litigation and arbitration proceedings relating to oil and gas where necessary;

  • providing legal guidance for licensing and acquisition of oil and gas exploration blocks;

  • developing legal mechanisms for contractual management of petroleum agreements;

  • conducting due diligence on upstream, midstream and downstream legal transactions;

  • initiating review of petroleum legal documents in consultation with relevant stakeholders, where necessary;

  • determining the appropriate dispute resolution mechanisms including alternative dispute resolution; and

  • ensuring compliance with legal obligations on the licenses

    How to Apply

  • For more information and job application details, see; Ministry of Petroleum and Mining Assistant Director - Petroleum Legal and Compliance Jobs in Kenya


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