NASRULLAH ANUAR
Kajang
Summary
Proven Legal Counsel with extensive experience at Petroliam Nasional Berhad - PETRONAS, adept at contract drafting, commercial strategy and negotiations. Demonstrates a high degree of integrity and the ability to work under pressure, securing favorable commercial outcomes. Excelled in negotiations, ensuring company interests are paramount, backed by a strong ability to multitask and communicate effectively. Knowledgeable with solid background in providing comprehensive legal support and strategic advice. Spearheaded critical projects and played a critical role in upholding the Company's interest while mitigating risks across various sectors. Demonstrated proficiency in contract negotiation and dispute resolution, consistently fostering collaborative environments and achieving favorable outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Counsel, Argentina LNG Project
Petroliam Nasional Berhad -PETRONAS
10.2023 - Current
- Coordinated efforts among project team members to ensure a consistent and collaborative approach in managing Project Partner.
- Played a key role in proposing key asks to be included in the law of Argentina in shaping the legislative proposals affecting the LNG industry in doing business in Argentina resulting into a favourable law being approved by the legislative assembly of Argentina.
- Played a key role in successfully negotiating key asks to be included in the Regulations of the Law to ensure commercial feasibility of the Project.
- Drafted clear and concise contracts for the Project successfully for multiple work packages in protecting the interest of the Company while balancing Project Partner's satisfaction.
- Work under pressure to ensure that all deliverables are met within a short period of time as only one legal counsel is accorded to the Project to handle multiple legal and contractual issues.
- Conducted legal research and conferred with Project team with subject matter expertise to develop strategies and arguments in managing Project Partner's expectations.
- Advised senior management on the investment law regime together and proposed the applicable commercial and contractual structure to maximize the benefit of the law in Argentina to the Company's interest.
- Able to grasp multiple non legal issues such as tax, foreign exchange regime, manpower arrangement and business arrangement from a commercial lens to ensure that legal advise is given on a wholesome basis.
- Developed legal and commercial strategies to protect the Company's interests in the Project.
- Created and finalized contracts and other legal documents for the Project.
- Played key role in negotiations with Partners and proposed negotiations strategy to the senior management to ensure successful negotiations.
- Manage relationship with Partners and Stakeholders with the aim to collaborate for the Project.
Legal Counsel, Legal LNG Project & Operation
Petroliam Nasional Berhad -PETRONAS
04.2018 - 09.2023
- Coordinated efforts among legal team members from other disciplines to ensure a consistent and collaborative approach to handling issues from an integrated perspective for the Company.
- Efficiently review contracts, resulting in reduced turnaround times and increased efficiency.
- Multitask in doing work for multiple business segment within the LNG Legal Unit, ensuring an integrated perspective when providing advise to specific business unit.
- Drafted clear and concise contracts that protected the Company''s interests while facilitating successful business negotiations.
- Provided expert legal advice on complex matters for informed decision-making and risk mitigation to the management and stakeholders.
- Trained employees from other business units on key legal issues and commercial arrangement from a legal lens, enhancing awareness of potential risks and fostering a culture of legal awareness amongst business units within the Company.
- Managed outside counsel effectively, controlling costs while ensuring high-quality representation in specialized areas of law.
- Drafted and reviewed contracts and other legal and governance documents to support client needs.
- Developed strategies and arguments for negotiations with partners and contractors to ensure successful negotiations for the benefit of the Company.
- Minimized risk exposure through careful advice on business operations and strategic plans.
Senior Legal Officer, Legal Upstream International
Petroliam Nasional Berhad -PETRONAS
02.2017 - 03.2018
- Drafted, reviewed, and negotiated a wide range of contracts including Production Sharing Contracts, Concession Contracts, Joint Operating Agreement, Joint Study and Bid Agreement and other commercial agreements to protect the organization''s interests while fostering positive business relationships with stakeholders.
- Successfully collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely resolution of issues to be negotiated in the contracts.
- Provided advise on commercial matters from a legal lens, resulting in favorable outcomes for the organization.
- Advised on international legal matters, ensuring compliance with foreign laws while pursuing the company's strategic objectives.
- Analyzed legal documents and identified potential issues with proposed solutions.
- Drafted contracts, agreements, proposals and other documents and ensure good governance practice.
- Involved in negotiations with external parties, including partners and contractors.
Contract Management Executive, INSTEP
Petroliam Nasional Berhad -PETRONAS
04.2014 - 01.2017
- Increased team efficiency in negotiating, securing and implementing contracts by implementing efficient contracting strategies.
- Negotiated high-level contracts, securing favorable terms for the company to enhance profitability and long-term success.
- Develop contract templates to improve efficiency of negotiations and shorten the approval process, allowing for a more agile contracting process.
- Strategize and negotiatiate with both Domestic and International clients.
- Prepare all the relevant approval papers required for any particular contract and/or projects in accordance with the governance process, ensuring proper governance is adhered.
- Vet, review and advise all existing contract under the custody of all departments.
- Build and maintain good relationship with clients.
- Drafted all related documents and agreements in consultation with Legal for new contracts/projects.
- Plan, manage, monitor and improvise contract arrangement with clients and ensure that all requirements are met prior to the commencement of contracts.
- Evaluate, negotiate, recommend and resolve commercial issues by liaising with the relevant parties and by analyzing contract components and provide recommendation/solution to the management/ Board of Directors.
- Build strong service culture centered on quality performance.
Legal Associate
Zairul Zain & Syed
02.2011 - 03.2014
- Lead counsel in civil litigation cases, in all matters including in-chambers, full trial and appeal cases up to the Court of Appeal level.
- Advised client in the preparation and drafting of cause papers and other legal instruments.
- Advised corporate clients on legal related matters, specifically on dispute management/settlement.
- Lead negotiations on behalf of both corporate and private client for settlement out of court.
- Conducted comprehensive due diligence investigations for corporate and commcercial transactions, mitigating risks for clients.
- Analyzed complex legal issues using critical thinking skills, leading to innovative solutions and securing the trust of clients.
Legal Associate
Morthi, Segaran & Co
08.2010 - 12.2010
- Drafted legal documents including cause papers and pleadings for submission to both the High Court and the Lower Courts.
- Managed high-volume workload while maintaining strict attention to detail on every task.
- Involved in civil litigation trial as both lead and assisting counsel in both High Court and the Lower Courts and achieve favorable results.
- Involved in marketing works with clients/potential clients.
- Negotiated out-of-court settlement with considerable success.
- Developed strong working relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
Education
LL.B (Hons.) - Law
MARA University of Technology (UiTM)
Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia06.2009
Skills
- Able to work under pressure, disciplined, curious, fast-learner, high self-esteem, committed in completing jobs and tasks given, trustworthy
- Able to multitask to meet multiple deliverables within the established deadline
- Excellent communication skills and highly persuasive
- Excel at formulating negotiations strategy and negotiate with the aim to secure the Company's best interest in mind
- Contract drafting
- Legal Research
- Legal Drafting
- Commercial and Business model structuring for new Projects/Ventures
- Able to work independently with minimum supervision
- Possess high degree of integrity and confidentiality
- Good interpersonal skill, self-motivated, pleasant personality
- Hardworking, responsible and able to work well in a team
- Trial experience
- Able to provide legal advise from commercial perspective
Languages
Malay
Native language
Japanese
Elementary
A2
Spanish
Beginner
A1
Timeline
Legal Counsel, Argentina LNG Project
Petroliam Nasional Berhad -PETRONAS
10.2023 - Current
Legal Counsel, Legal LNG Project & Operation
Petroliam Nasional Berhad -PETRONAS
04.2018 - 09.2023
Senior Legal Officer, Legal Upstream International
Petroliam Nasional Berhad -PETRONAS
02.2017 - 03.2018
Contract Management Executive, INSTEP
Petroliam Nasional Berhad -PETRONAS
04.2014 - 01.2017
Legal Associate
Zairul Zain & Syed
02.2011 - 03.2014
Legal Associate
Morthi, Segaran & Co
08.2010 - 12.2010
LL.B (Hons.) - Law
MARA University of Technology (UiTM)
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