Legal Counsel, Commercial and Contracts

Job Purpose

Job Description

• General Responsibilities

  • Work closely with Tendering, Finance, Tax, and Insurance teams to support tender activities.
  • Adapt responsibilities per tender, customer, or business area based on scope, duration, and complexity.

  Key Tasks

  • Conduct detailed legal review of Invitations to Tender and prepare qualifications to manage risks in line with Bid Procedures and contracting principles.
  • Liaise with the Global Business Unit and functional experts (corporate, compliance, litigation, tax, finance, etc.) to obtain or validate advice.
  • Assist in negotiations with clients, joint venture or partnership partners, and subcontractors.
  • Identify contractual and commercial risks and provide input for inclusion in tender evaluations.
  • After contract award, prepare a summary highlighting key contractual principles.
  • Provide guidance on required contractual “flowdowns” for subcontractors.
  • Participate in final review of all contractual and commercial documents prior to contract signature.
  • Support smooth handover of contractual details to the Project Execution team.

You are meant for this job if:

• A minimum of 5 years of contracts experience, including 2–3 years in the oil and gas industry.
• Strong proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Solid understanding of legal concepts and standard legal procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of key contractual principles, including:

  • Indemnities
  • Warranties
  • Insurance fundamentals
  • Offers & consideration
  • Force majeure
  • Default provisions
  • Limitations of liability
  • Accord and satisfaction

  Excellent presentation, negotiation, and communication skills.Strong planning, interpersonal, and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to troubleshoot effectively and manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.Advanced PC skills, including proficiency in Word, Excel, Project, and presentation tools.
• A Juris Doctorate (JD) or equivalent legal qualification aligned with the requirements of the role.

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