Contracts & Procurement Lawyer
Position Overview
Job Description
PDVSA (Petróleos de Venezuela, S.A.) is hiring a Contracts & Procurement Lawyer based in Maracaibo, Venezuela. Manage contracts and procurement for energy operations in western Venezuela.
Responsibilities
- Draft and review procurement and service contracts
- Advise on commercial and regulatory compliance
- Manage supplier disputes and claims
- Support contract lifecycle management
Requirements
- Licenciatura en Derecho from an accredited Venezuelan university.
- Admission as an abogado (registered with a Colegio de Abogados and INPREABOGADO).
- 2 to 5 years in contracts/procurement
- Energy-sector exposure preferred
Contracts roles in the energy sector pay above the local market. Apply through the employer. LegalAlphabet lists this role as part of its Venezuela legal-careers hub; pay is shown in US dollars, the de facto currency for professional legal salaries in Venezuela.
Responsibilities
Requirements
Compensation
$800 - $1,800/month
Practice Area
Position
Associate
Education Requirements
Bachelor degree
Experience Requirements
3 to 5 years
Industry
Oil & Gas / Energy
Application Deadline
September 7, 2026
Employment Type
Full time
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