Expert Legal

Overview of the Company

As one of Austria's largest listed industrial companies and a global energy and chemicals group, OMV is working on answers to address the challenges of climate change. The agenda is to become a leading supplier of sustainable fuels, chemicals and materials with a focus on circular economy solutions by 2030, and to be climate neutral by 2050 at the latest. This is the mission of our approximately 22,400 employees.
 
Sustainability: Our approach
 
In Chemicals & Materials, OMV through its subsidiary Borealis, is one of the world's leading providers of advanced and circular polyolefin solutions and a European market leader in base chemicals, fertilizers, and plastics recycling. Together with its two major joint ventures - Borouge (with ADNOC, in the UAE and Singapore) and Baystar™ (with TotalEnergies, in the USA) - Borealis supplies products and services to customers across the globe. OMV's Fuels & Feedstock business produces and markets fuels as well as feedstock for the chemical industry, operates three refineries in Europe, and holds a 15% stake in a refining joint venture in the UAE. OMV operates around 1,800 filling stations in ten European countries. In the Energy segment, OMV explores and produces oil and gas in the four core regions of Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa, North Sea, and Asia-Pacific. Average daily production in 2022 amounted to 392 kboe/d. Its activities also incl
ude the Low Carbon Business as well as the entire gas business.

Our business

Position Purpose

Provides legal advice to all functions within OMV NZ.  Provides legal research, opinion, contractual reviews and document preparation.  An experienced professional with a solid understanding of the organisation who largely works independently.

Responsibilities

Provide legal research and other support to the Senor Expert Legal Counsel and Head of Legal across all matters generally.
Assisting the Procurement team to negotiate a varied range of contracts to support drilling projects, operations activities both on and offshore, IT and other standard business contracts.
Providing advice to Exploration, HSSE, and Assets regarding environmental consenting and other statutory requirements applicable to various projects.
Preparation and assisting negotiation o the full range of OMV’s commercial arrangements including contracts in respect of all permit interests and project development requirements, gas sales contracts, liquid sales arrangements, product transportation and other general commercial arrangements.
Provide legal support to all business development activities including acquisitions and divestments, farm-ins/outs, and in particular with respect to new energy opportunities.
Supporting relevant business areas in resolution of disputes with contractors, joint venture partners and others.
Provide legal advice to the Senior Expert – Compliance with regard to compliance issues, and support for the running of the annual compliance survey.
Complete reviews of the company’s governance systems and documents as appropriate.
Provide legal advice to the Exploration department in relation to OMV’s exploration activities.
 

Main Features

Opportunity to provide substantive advice across the full range of the oil and gas business with exposure to issues directly affecting the strategic direction of the company.

Your Profile

University Degree - law

>5 years

What you can expect from OMV

We believe that we can only evolve and thrive as a company with a highly diverse mix of employees and by ensuring a healthy work-life balance. We have a strong culture of collaboration and our group values "we care, we're curious, we progress" are guiding us along the way on our path into a sustainable future.  If energy is your life, this is your future!
 
We will encourage you to take on new responsibilities, work across different functions and become involved in new projects. In return, we are committed to creating an environment where talent can flourish.

What We offer:
    Work-Life Balance: 
o    Flexible work hours and remote work options to accommodate your lifestyle
o    Generous leave policy and wellness programs to recharge
    Inclusive Culture & Development:
o    A diverse and dynamic workplace where all voices are heard and respected
o    Wellbeing Hub & Employee Assistance Program
o    Social Club & Company events 
o    Excellent development programs that will help you achieve your career goals and reach your potential
    Competitive Compensation:
o    Attractive salary packages that match your qualifications and professional experience
o    Annual Performance-based bonus incentive + other recognition programs
o    Comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement savings, Life and Income Protection Insurance
 

Sub Family Description

Provides a full range of legal advice and services for specific legal areas/ divisions.

It encompasses multiple legal practices such as Energy law, labor law ; commercial laws.