Regulatory & Compliance Specialist

Expertise: Consultancy Level

Job Summary

The Regulatory Compliance Specialist will lead & provide expert guidance on

regulatory compliance for KOC’s partnerships & contracts with International

Operating Companies (IOCs), ensuring strict adherence to local, regional &

international Oil & Gas regulations. This role involves assessing regulatory risks,

offering solutions to compliance issues, & ensuring that partnership structures for

partnership agreements align with KOC’s policies & legal frameworks.

The Specialist will support the entire partnership evaluation, tendering, & negotiation

process from a regulatory perspective, ensuring KOC meets all compliance

obligations. This includes providing critical input to draft & finalise regulatory Terms &

Conditions (T&Cs), ensuring they reflect the highest standards of regulatory

compliance.

In addition to managing compliance throughout the partnership lifecycle, the

Specialist will develop & maintain KOC’s regulatory library to provide standardised

regulatory guidance for current & future partnerships. A key part of the role will also

involve coaching & mentoring staff to strengthen their understanding & capabilities in

regulatory compliance.

Role & Responsibilities

 Participate & coordinate the creation of regulatory frameworks for partnerships &

provide regulatory advice to support in creating favorable partnership conditions.

 Coordinate with State bodies & institutions on all matters related to the

establishment & update of regulatory frameworks.

 Advise on regulatory compliance matters relevant to partnership policies &

contractual regulations during the review of shortlisted O&G assets.

 Assess potential regulatory impacts for each shortlisted O&G asset to aid in

selecting the most compliant & feasible partnership option with an International

Operating Company

 Provide inputs for the draft regulatory terms & conditions (T&Cs) to ensure proposed

partnerships align with KOC’s policies & applicable regional regulations.

 Consult on regulatory considerations for different business models (e.g., Joint

Venture or Production Sharing Agreement) to guide KOC in selecting compliant

partnership structures.

 Provide inputs on tender documentation to ensure all regulatory standards are

addressed before issuing to potential partners.

 Advise on regulatory aspects throughout the tender negotiation process with

shortlisted partners to uphold KOC’s compliance standards.

 Evaluate regulatory alignment of potential partners to assist in selecting the most

compliant & suitable partner.

 Ensure T&Cs meet regulatory standards before finalizing the contract award to

maintain full compliance with all relevant guidelines.

 Develop KOC’s regulatory library for partnerships to provide accessible,

standardised regulatory guidance for ongoing & future partnerships.

 Conduct reputational due diligence on potential partners, assessing their

compliance history, regulatory standing, & alignment with KOC’s standards & goals.

 Provide compliance guidance on all partnership activities during joint operations to

ensure adherence to regulatory obligations.

 Review compliance reports generated by partners & internal stakeholders, offering

insights on any regulatory concerns or areas for improvement.

 Advise on T&C updates as needed during contract amendments, renewal, or

relinquishment to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance.

 Provide regulatory advisory support related to contract renewals, assisting KOC in

evaluating potential contract extensions or modifications for compliance.

 Coordinate & manage third party companies to audit & assure partnership

adherence to regulations.

Knowledge & Experience

Educational Qualifications:

Essential: Bachelor's degree in Law, Political Science, International Relations, or

Public Policy,

Preferred: Master’s degree in Law, Public Policy, Energy Law, Regulatory Affairs, or

Business Administration with a focus on energy sector regulation.

Professional Experience:

 Minimum 15 years of experience in regulatory compliance, contract management,

or legal advisory within the Oil & Gas Exploration & Production (E&P) industry

 Strong knowledge of Oil & Gas laws, regulations, & international compliance

standards, especially for different Oil & Gas partnership agreements.

 Experience in drafting, reviewing, & advising on the regulatory & contractual terms

& conditions (T&Cs) of Oil & Gas partnership agreements.

Additional Requirements

 Proven expertise in Oil & Gas regulatory frameworks at local, regional &

international levels, with a strong understanding of various Oil & Gas partnership

agreements.

 Demonstrated experience in legal & compliance considerations during tendering

processes & contract negotiations.

 Extensive expertise in assessing regulatory risks related to Oil & Gas partnerships,

partnership operations, & contract terms, with the ability to proactively identify &

mitigate compliance challenges.

 Solid understanding of contract law & the legal implications of regulatory

compliance, particularly regarding drafting & negotiating Terms & Conditions (T&Cs)

for Oil & Gas contracts.