Environmental Compliance Counsel - (Middle East Relocation)

Compliance Counsel - Environmental Regulatory | Energy Multinational | The Middle East

Combining an award-winning work culture and unrivalled progression opportunities, this is a unique role for a talented Compliance Counsel - Environmental Regulatory to supercharge their career in the Middle East.

Well-regarded as one of the largest, highest-performing Energy companies in the world, the business is seeking someone ambitious and driven to join their industry-leading legal team.

Why Work in the Middle East

In-House legal opportunities in the Middle East are very stimulating and also lucrative. Due to increasing international and cross-border work, as well as home-grown development, the scale and quality of the work that in-house lawyers can undertake continues to reach new heights.

The Middle East's transformation over the last decade is a testament to the region's commitment to progress and development. The Middle East is becoming a dynamic, forward-thinking region, embracing change and diversity. Women's empowerment, education, culture, tourism, economic diversification, and environmental sustainability have all played a significant role in shaping the culture of the region.

As the Middle East continues on its path of growth and modernisation, it offers an exciting and promising future for all its citizens, where everyone can work and thrive, enjoying a prosperous, welcoming and beautiful part of the world.

The Role

You will provide ground-floor guidance and knowledge on Global Environmental Regulatory Compliance, along with a broad spectrum of environmental, health, and safety matters that confront a multinational energy company and its global subsidiaries and joint ventures.

You will report to the Chief Compliance Officer and the General Counsel, and will support the Company's overall compliance objectives; working with the compliance team to develop comprehensive compliance policies and programs; providing advice and training to their executives and employees, coordinating compliance efforts among subsidiary companies, and manage resolution of compliance issues.

You will oversee compliance program obligations relating to environmental regulations including meeting all commitments of governmental enforcement agencies, as well as interacting with governmental agencies, as necessary.

Requirements

• 6+ PQE in the US, Canada or Europe
• Trained at a Magic Circle, Silver Circle, Top 50 UK firm, or the US/EU/Canada equivalent
• Experience with multi-jurisdictional environmental regulations
• In-House experience of corporate investigations within a multinational corporation

What's on offer

• Join an industry-leading Energy team
• Unrivalled, market-leading salary and benefits package
• Full family relocation package
• Career development support