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GLNG Operations Pty Ltd (“GLNG OPL”)
The GLNG joint venture, comprising Santos, Petronas, TotalEnergies and KOGAS (“the GLNG Particpants”) is an unincorporated joint venture established for the purpose of the operating the GLNG Plant on Curtis Island and the marketing of LNG from the GLNG Plant (“the GLNG Project”).
GLNG OPL is appointed by the GLNG Participants as (i) the downstream operator of the GLNG Project (i.e. the GLNG Plant and the transmission pipelines), and (ii) agent on behalf of the GLNG Participants, in relation to the marketing aspects of the business.
Santos is the upstream operator of the GLNG Project and operates acreage in Fairview, Roma, Arcadia and Scotia (including the wells, the gathering systems and the gas processing hubs), to feed gas into the GLNG Plant for liquefaction.
Santos Ltd
Santos provides reliable, affordable energy for progress and seeks to provide lower carbon energy over time.
Santos is a global energy company with operations across Australia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste and the United States.
At Santos, our goal is to be a global leader in the energy evolution to low-carbon fuels that help the world decarbonise and continue to provide the reliable, affordable energy the world needs for modern life and human progress.
Santos is an important Australian domestic gas supplier and LNG supplier in Asia. We are committed to supplying critical fuels such as oil and gas, and abating emissions through carbon capture and storage, energy efficiency projects, use of renewables in our operations and high-quality offsets. Santos will also seek to develop low-carbon fuels as customer demand evolves.
For 70 years, Santos has been working in partnership with local communities, providing jobs and business opportunities, safely developing natural gas resources and from there powering industries and households.
Santos seeks to deliver long-term value to shareholders through our diverse portfolio of high-quality, long-life, low-cost oil and gas assets, carbon storage resources and infrastructure.
The Santos portfolio is value accretive and resilient across a range of decarbonisation scenarios. Santos has a climate transition action plan that will continue to evolve for the global energy evolution.
Santos has a regional operating model with a strong local focus. The Company’s operating structure comprises three regional business units focused on enabling and executing corporate strategy. Two divisions – Santos Energy Solutions and Santos Upstream Gas and Liquids – are accountable for global portfolio management and strategy.
About the Role
Based in the Brisbane office and reporting to the Legal Manager, this position is responsible for ensuring the highest standard of legal advice and support is provided to support GLNG OPL’s activities, operations and interests.
- This opportunity is offered as a 12-month Max-term contract.
- Between 1 July 2024 and 30 November 2024 this position will step up as Acting-Legal Manager.
Key accountabilities include:
- Provide hands-on support to GLNG OPL’s downstream operations to ensure that all licenses, permits, easements and other regulatory requirements are updated and in place.
- Support the procurement function by reviewing and negotiating all contracts.
- Support Business Development activities with legal advice on regulatory compliance.
- Manage advice from external legal providers on subject specific matters such as competition, access and EHS.
- Provide fast paced and effective support to commercial functions regarding gas sale and purchase transactions.
- Maintain awareness of changes in law and monitor risk exposures.
- Ensure that all legal work undertaken by approved external advisors is provided under a clear and concise brief, within the requisite time, to the highest standard and in a cost-effective manner.
- Ensure that value adding legal input is provided to all operational, business and strategic initiatives within your area of operation and wherever possible ensure the timely and satisfactory resolution, of all outstanding litigation and threatened claims and prosecutions within the area of your responsibility.
- Assist in the training, development and mentoring of team members.
About You
We are looking for a qualified Senior Corporate Lawyer to apply strategic thinking and provide comprehensive and accurate legal support to GLNG OPL’s operations. Your ability to work collaboratively with key stakeholders, challenge constructively and influence people is key, along with:
- Extensive post-admission experience including knowledge of corporate law principles, regulations, and best practices within the resources industry - preferably within oil and gas.
- Experience supporting sales and purchasing agreements, managing complex corporate transactions, and providing strategic legal advice to senior management.
- Demonstratable experience coaching, mentoring and guiding others.
- Impeccable written and verbal communication skills allowing you to engage effectively with stakeholders at varying levels.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct.
- A Degree of Bachelor of Laws and Graduate Diploma of Legal Practice (or similar post graduate qualification) and admission to practice in the Supreme Court of QLD (and current Practicing Certificate) is required.
Considering this roles’ short-term opportunity to step into the Acting-Legal Manager position, your prior experience, willingness, flexibility and aptitude to lead a small team is essential.
Supporting a Diverse Workforce
Santos acknowledges that we operate on the traditional lands of Aboriginal people. We recognise the traditional rights to maintain the culture, identities, traditions, and customs on their country. We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our ongoing success.
We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes us different.
Australian Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander jobseekers are strongly encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted via the online recruitment system before COB 24th April 2024.
A requirement of this role is that you will need to have in place the legal work rights for Australia to apply.
