Position Overview Reporting Line: Reports to: General Counsel Skip-level: Managing Director, Main Asset: LNG Project Other Assets: Deep water exploration, Renewables Direct Reports: None Key Responsibilities 1. Oil and Gas Operator PNG Companies Legal/statutory governance Contract drafting and review Government communications Development of internal procedures 2. Joint Venture (JV) – Operated Licences JV governance and legal obligations Licensing process support Legal input for project-related activities 3. Joint Venture – Non-Operated Licences JOA interpretation and amendments Partner relationship support 4. Permitting Managing permitting registers Legal research and application review 5. General Legal Duties Legal dispute advice and litigation support Oversight of external counsel Coordination with HQ (France & Singapore) Corporate compliance and reputation protection Law implementation and impact assessment Tendering process legal support Annual regulatory review Cross-functional legal support Legal opinions and mentoring local counsel Context & Environment PNG operations are strategically important for the LNG business. High complexity due to social, environmental, and partnership challenges. Accountabilities Minimize legal/financial exposure Ensure legal policy compliance Accuracy in legal documentation Train and mentor local legal counsel Qualifications Experience: 10+ years in legal roles (preferably in Oil & Gas or international law firms) Education: PNG Law degree or overseas equivalent; Must hold current practicing certificate Knowledge: Must have extensive knowledge of exploration and production/energy law and general commercial and
corporate law experience.

o Excellent English skills are required.

o Experience in landowner issues and environment matters, or experience in PNG preferred but not essential.

This role requires the candidate to relocate to Port Moresby and work on a Monday to Friday schedule. The operator provides housing and transportation support.