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The Legal Counsel will provide legal advice and support to Prime Energy Resources Development B.V. (formerly Shell Philippines Exploration B.V.).

Prime Energy is engaged in petroleum exploration, development, and production.

Prime Energy operates the Malampaya Project under Service Contract 38 with the Philippine Government ("SC 38").

Presently, Malampaya supplies natural gas to four power plants in Batangas with a combined capacity of 2,011 megawatts.

Prime Energy plans to drill and develop up to 3 Deepwater wells under Project Sinagtala (Malampaya Phase 4) with an estimated cost of more than US$600 million.

Prime Energy is also evaluating other opportunities in the vicinity of Malampaya.

Starting in 2024, an affiliate of Prime Energy plans to operate a gas aggregation business that will blend Malampaya gas with re-gasified LNG from an import terminal in Batangas.

THE ROLE The main responsibilities of the Legal Counsel are : Assisting or deputizing for the Head of Legal, where appropriate; Providing legal advice on petroleum service contract related issues, with a view to ensuring continued compliance with the applicable contract(s).

Selecting, engaging, and supervising external counsel, as needed; Assisting in business development and the maintenance of the gas sales agreements and related documentation.

Assisting in the maintenance of the joint operating agreement(s) with relevant partners; Advising and protecting the interest of Prime Energy and its co-venturers; Advocacy on policy and regulatory matters.

The Key challenges of the Legal Counsel include : To help ensure the continued viability and stability of SC 38 and to protect the interest of Prime Energy and its co-venturers in relation to any claims, disputes, inquiries, legal proceedings, and commercial negotiations; Provide timely legal support in relation to new business development, proposed participation in upstream ventures, including documentation and negotiation of farm-in agreement(s), service contract(s), joint operating agreement(s); Provide legal support to ensure compliance by Prime Energy of national and local requirements in the conduct of its business and petroleum operations.

Monitor status of permits and consents and recommend appropriate action.

Develop, revise, and implement strategy in case of obstacles in securing the necessary licenses; Develop and maintain an efficient document management system.

Stakeholders : Prime Energy – Line Managers and / or respective team members.

Affiliates of the Prime Infra Group including Prime Oil and Gas Inc., Gas Aggregator Philippines, Inc. Joint venture partners in SC 38 (UC38 LLC, PNOC EC) and other service contracts (SC 76).

Department of Energy and other government agencies that regulate the upstream petroleum industry.

Gas buyers and major contractors (suppliers and service providers).

THE INDIVIDUAL Admitted to the Philippine Bar, with at least five (5) years of relevant experience as a lawyer in a reputable law firm and / or in a corporate legal department.

Preferably with experience in the energy sector.

Good academic record and has demonstrated leadership skills.

Experience in the upstream or downstream petroleum industry is an advantage but not mandatory.

Have a good understanding of applicable laws, rules, and regulations, especially those which apply to large energy and infrastructure projects.

Familiar with investment, commercial, health, safety, and environmental laws.

Experienced in resolving permit and regulatory issues which are critical for business continuity.

Capable of building and maintaining good and productive relationships with regulators and policymakers.

Can generally work independently with minimal supervision and provides sound and timely legal advice required by the business.

Able to supervise and collaborate with external legal counsel in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

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