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Re- advertised Sr. Legal Specialist (Corporate Lawyer)

Ministry of Mines and Petroleum (MoMP), Multi Location

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Bachelor's Degree
Multi Location ()
Full Time
666

About Ministry of Mines and Petroleum (MoMP)

Ministry of Mines and Petroleum is an enabler of the sector’s development and steward of all mineral and hydrocarbon resources through the implementation of international best practice, policies, regulations and procedures to encourage environmentally and socially acceptable private investment. It is the responsibility of the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum to ensure progress in research, exploration, development, and exploitation of both minerals and hydrocarbons. The Ministry of Mines and Petroleum approach is to create the highest level of ministerial competence, promote clear and transparent investment opportunities through modern laws, regulation and policies; and develop a progressive and inviting fiscal regime.

Job Summary

The Senior Legal Specialist (Corporate Lawyer) will be responsible for the legal issues related to corporations working with TAPI Gas Pipeline Project, especially in territory of Afghanistan. The corporate lawyer will be writing memos on corporate affairs and proposing solutions, in case of standstill situation. The said lawyer will be communicating corporate issues with TPCL and stakeholders of TAPI.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Sr. Legal Specialist (Corporate Lawyer) will be responsible for assisting TAPI Project Director and Afghanistan’s team of TAPI mainly for the following issues:

 Ensuring the legality of commercial transactions.

 Communication with corporations working on TAPI Project in Afghanistan on issues of corporate affairs.

 Communication with local and law enforcing bodies regarding legal matters.

 Legal assistance and cooperation with project consultant(s).

 Getting/collecting and presenting all the necessary documentation to the related departments of Afghanistan during the resettlement and compensation related lawsuits.

 Helping the clients to achieve their business goals while meeting the legalities bound by agreements of TAPI and Afghanistan Law.

 Liaising with relevant organizations to discuss any vague points of related issue.

 Providing legal advice and technical feedback on legal documents of the TAPI Gas Pipeline Project

 Preparing/drafting legal documents/memorandums;

 Preparing reports to keep the office and stakeholders up-to-date on the legal issues of the project

 Recording and keeping confidential all the documents, information and issues of the TAPI Project Office.

 Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Job Requirements

At least Bachelor’s Degree in Law or equivalent. The holder of higher degree will be having the priority for selection. The knowledge of aspects of contract law, tax law, law on securities, bankruptcy, intellectual property rights, licensing, accounting and the laws specific to the business of Ministry of Mines and Petroleum, knowledge on execution of legal documents and strong knowledge of Afghanistan’s law are essential for this position.

7 years of relevant experience. Preference will be given to candidates with additional years of experience or Master’s degree.


Languages:

High command in written and spoken Dari/Pashto and English languages.

Computer Skills:

Competency with Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Submission Guideline

Submission Guideline:

Applicants are requested to submit a complete application package which must include all required documents (provided below) to recruitment.momp.psu@gmail.com with a Subject line


MoMP/PSU/IT Expert for IT Directorate Applications must be received by no later than 12 August, 2019.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

a.     Cover memo/email text that outlines how your qualifications and experience meet the selection criteria.

b.      A current resume or curriculum vitae.

Note: IN ORDER TO HAVE YOUR APPLICATION CONSIDERED, YOU MUST SUBMIT ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS, MENTIONING THE SUBJECT LINE. IF YOU OMIT ANY OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS, COVER PAGE, CV. YOUR APPLICATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Attention: Development Projects HR Unit, 4th floor, Main Building Ministry of Mines and Petroleum (MoMP), At Abdul Haq Square.

Ahmad Siar Najib: Projects HR Coordinator

Contact details: 0093 (0) 784 846 000

Female Candidates are highly encourage to participate.

Functional Area

Legal

Countries

Post Date

Aug 06, 2019

Closing Date

Aug 12, 2019

Reference

MoMP/TAPI/Sr. Legal Specialist (Corporate Lawyer)

Number of Vacancies

1

Salary Range

As per NTA salary scale

Years of Experience

5 - 7 years

Probation Period

3 month

Contract Type

Long-term

Contract Duration

Not Specified

Contract Extensible

true

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree

Gender

Any