Analyze your CV for Legal Counsel at Total Tanzania

Job Description
ACTIVITIES 

Assist the Commercial and Legal Team in the negotiation of the agreements required by the Project in Tanzania
Provide timely legal advice and opinions (written and oral) and give support to all day-to-day operations of the Project in Tanzania (corporate, HSE, Local content, procurement of goods and services, sponsorship, taxes …) and more specifically provide legal support (i) in obtaining of all permitting authorizations needed for the EACOP project; and (ii) in land access, rights of way, acquisition and compensation process
Prepare, draft and review contracts, documents and correspondence, participate to negotiations when required
Develop a contracts database including templates and model contracts. Maintain proper filing and ensure that documentation is appropriately kept
Identify potential legal/contractual risks in the Project’s day-to-day operations and propose mitigation measures; anticipate needs of internal clients, propose practical solutions
Monitor legislative and regulatory developments/changes which may have an impact on Project activities in Tanzania.
Provide advice and give opinions on the interpretation and application/enforcement of domestic laws and regulations to the activities in Tanzania.
Advice in disputes resolution and judicial proceedings in which TEAM BV Tanzania may be a party.
Oversee the activities of external legal counsels and consultants
Contribute to improve skills and know-how within the Project Team.
Liaise with other legal staff working for the Project in Uganda or Tanzania or at Head Quarters
Liaise with Government agencies as required
Prepare reports as required



Context and environment
TEAM BV Tanzania branch is in charge of implementing the EACOP Project in Tanzania


Candidate profile
Qualifications: Master's Degree in Law.Experiences / skills: Minimum of 5 years of legal experience in a company or law firm in Tanzania [or abroad]. Contract drafting and negotiation skills. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Problem solving oriented. Ability to work in a multi-cultural business environment.
 
 

Employment type
Fixed term position


Experience level required
6 - 10 years


Branch
Trading-Shipping


Salary currency
TZS


About us / company profile
Give your best to better energy and make the commitment with Total. With over 500-plus professions in 130 countries, we offer high safety and environmental standards, strong ethical values, an innovation culture and wide-ranging career development. Be part of the global team whose mission is already shared by 100,000 employees: to make energy better each and every day.


Job Expires
06-Jul-2018