Senior Legal & Contracts Officer (Oil, Gas & Petrochemical)

Job Description
We are seeking a qualified Senior Legal & Contracts Officer to join our Legal & Contracts team, with a focus on legal, contractual, and commercial matters related to projects and business activities within the oil, gas, and petrochemical sectors.
This position is suitable for a professional with a strong legal background and solid understanding of commercial contracts, project agreements, and oil & gas equipment procurement, with the ability to review, draft, negotiate, and follow up on contractual and legal matters.

Requirements
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in legal and contractual matters, preferably within the oil, gas, petrochemical, or industrial sectors
- University degree in Law or a related legal discipline
- Strong experience in drafting, reviewing, revising, and negotiating domestic and international contracts
- Familiarity with EPC, procurement, equipment supply, service, construction, and commercial contracts
- Good understanding of contractual structures and business practices within the oil & gas industry, preferably with exposure to the Upstream Oil & Gas Sector
- Familiarity with tendering processes, contractual documentation, guarantees, contractual obligations, and general and special conditions of contracts
- Knowledge of claims, variations, delays, damages, contractual disputes, and contract administration
- Familiarity with domestic and international sale and purchase agreements for petroleum and petrochemical products, as well as equipment supply contracts
- Knowledge of international trade principles, Incoterms, and legal requirements related to import, export, and cross-border transactions
- Ability to conduct legal and contractual negotiations with clients, contractors, suppliers, vendors, and business partners
- Ability to identify, assess, and mitigate legal and contractual risks prior to contract execution
- Experience in preparing and reviewing formal correspondence, contractual notices, meeting minutes, agreements, amendments, and other legal documentation
- Strong knowledge of applicable Iranian commercial and contractual laws and regulations
- Working proficiency in English, particularly for contracts, legal correspondence, negotiations, and international commercial documentation
- Detail-oriented, responsible, proactive, and highly organized, with strong negotiation and follow-up skills