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Sr Legal Counsel - GasAramco • Chicago, IL, US
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Sr Legal Counsel - Gas

Sr Legal Counsel - Gas

Aramco • Chicago, IL, US
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Job Description

Aramco energizes the world economy.

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Aramco occupies a special position in the global energy industry. We are one of the world’s largest producers of hydrocarbon energy and chemicals, with among the lowest Upstream carbon intensities of any major producer.

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With our significant investment in technology and infrastructure, we strive to maximize the value of the energy we produce for the world along with a commitment to enhance Aramco’s value to society.

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Headquartered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and with offices around the world, we combine market discipline with a generations’ spanning view of the future, born of our nine decades experience as responsible stewards of the Kingdom’s vast hydrocarbon resources. This responsibility has driven us to deliver significant societal and economic benefits to not just the Kingdom, but also to a vast number of communities, economies, and countries that rely on the vital and reliable energy that we supply.

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We are one of the most profitable companies in the world, as well as amongst the top five global companies by market capitalization.

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\nOverview\n
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We are seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join the Gas Corporate & Commercial Legal Practice in the Upstream Law Department within in the Aramco Law Organization.

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The Gas Corp & Commercial Legal Practice provides legal support to the company’s upstream gas operations, including international gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects, gas production, and related joint ventures and subsidiaries.

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As Senior Counsel, your primary role is to provide comprehensive corporate and commercial legal services, working closely with internal stakeholders and coordinating with specialist legal teams in areas such as tax, intellectual property (IP), mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and dispute resolution. The role will require collaboration with external legal counsel as needed

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\nKey Responsibilities\n
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As the successful candidate you will be required to perform the following:

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  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts and legal agreements.
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  • Provide strategic legal advice to internal clients, identifying and mitigating potential legal risks while supporting business objectives.
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  • Lead or support multidisciplinary legal and commercial projects, ensuring timely and effective delivery.
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  • Advise on claims management and dispute resolution processes.
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  • Serve as Board Secretary for designated joint ventures and subsidiaries.
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  • Manage relationships with external legal counsel, including oversight of legal budgets and service quality.
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As the successful candidate, you will have:

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  • A Bachelor of Law degree as minimum. Master or Juris degree preferred.
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  • Current admission to general practice before the highest court of the state or country of which you are a citizen or resident.
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  • A minimum of 10 years experience gained in a sophisticated law firm or corporation. Preferably within a major international or national energy company or oilfield services organization.
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  • Demonstrated in-depth understanding of the upstream oil and gas industry, including LNG and gas project development.
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  • Proven ability to negotiate complex commercial agreements and deliver clear, practical legal advice to business clients.
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  • Strong leadership and mentorship experience, with the ability to guide junior legal professionals.
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\nJob Posting Duration\n
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Job posting start date: 11/18/2025

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Job posting end date: 12/31/2026

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Working environment

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Our high-performing employees are drawn by the challenging and rewarding professional, technical and industrial opportunities we offer, and are remunerated accordingly.

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At Aramco, our people work on truly world-scale projects, supported by investment in capital and technology that is second to none. And because, as a global energy company, we are faced with addressing some of the world’s biggest technical, logistical and environmental challenges, we invest heavily in talent development.

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We have a proud history of educating and training our workforce over many decades. Employees at all levels are encouraged to improve their sector-specific knowledge and competencies through our workforce development programs – one of the largest in the world.

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