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 preferred. 
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without restriction.  For this position we are not sponsoring or taking over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time

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