Legal and Regulatory Due Diligence Consultant

Position Title - Legal and Regulatory Due Diligence Consultant 

Objective

To assess the company's legal standing, corporate governance framework, regulatory compliance status, contractual obligations, and legal risks.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Governance Review

·        Review shareholder structure.

·        Assess Board effectiveness.

·        Examine governance policies and delegated authorities.

·        Review statutory records and filings.

Contracts and Agreements Review

·        Review Joint Venture Agreements.

·        Review Production Sharing Contracts.

·        Review Farm-in/Farm-out Agreements.

·        Review supplier and service contracts.

·        Review financing agreements.

Regulatory Compliance Review

·        Assess compliance with industry regulations.

·        Review licence and permit status.

·        Review environmental and HSE obligations.

·        Review host community commitments.

Litigation and Claims Review

·        Assess pending litigation.

·        Review arbitration matters.

·        Assess contingent liabilities.

·        Review regulatory sanctions and compliance breaches.

Deliverables

·        Legal Due Diligence Report.

·        Regulatory Compliance Assessment.

·        Legal Risk Register.

·        Corporate Governance Review.

·        Remediation and Compliance Roadmap.

Required Qualifications

·        Qualified Legal Practitioner.

·        Minimum 10 years post-call experience.

·        Strong oil and gas regulatory experience.

·        Experience in corporate restructuring and M&A transactions.

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