Senior Legal Manager/Counsel Commercial Contracts

Job Purpose

This position will be an integral part of the Subsea Legal and Contracts team. The ideal candidate will analyze the legal aspects involved in bidding processes and Group contracts to ensure the legal viability of the operations.

Job Description

This position will be responsible for contract review services in Tenders (Bid-It/Commercial) and legal review and advice for Projects (Do-It/Operations).  Main accountabilities include but are not limited to: 

• The tasks will be performed in close cooperation with Tendering and Finance/Tax/Insurance departments. The role for each specific tender, customer or business area may vary depending on the scope, duration and complexity of each tender. 
• Perform detailed legal review in connection with Invitation to Tenders and prepare qualifications as required in order to properly manage risks and comply with the Bid Procedure and/or contracting principles and guidelines. 
• Liaise and obtain advice or quality check by Global Business Unit and/or functional expertise, e.g. corporate, compliance, litigation, tax, finance etc. 
• Assist in negotiations with clients, joint venture or other partnerships partners and subcontractors. 
• Provide input on contractual and commercial risk identified, to ensure this is taken into account in Tender evaluation. 
• Following award of a contract, prepare a summary of the main contractual principles set out in the contract. 
• Provide guidance on required “flowdowns” to Subcontractors 
• Participate in final review of all contractual and commercial documents prior to contract signature. 
• Assist hand-over to Project team for execution. 
• General: Project tasks will be performed as assistance to the dedicated contracts resource and the project team. Tasks may vary depending on the scope and complexity of each project. 
• Provide legal or contract advice in connection with project execution issues. 
• Assist in any form of disputes or claims, including insurance and warranty 

You are meant for this job if:

• Juris Doctorate or equivalent  and admitted to the Texas Bar preferably   
• Minimum 5 + years contracts experience with 3-5 years within the oil and gas industry 
• Fluent in both written and oral English language 
• General familiarity with standard legal concepts and procedures; 
• Thorough understanding of contractual principles (including but not limited to indemnity obligations, warranty, general insurance knowledge, offers & consideration, force majeure, default, limitations on liability, accord and satisfaction); 
• Strong presentation and negotiation ability; 
• Demonstrates exceptional planning, interpersonal and communication skills; 
• Ability to troubleshoot, handle multiple tasks and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment; and 
• PC skills with proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, project, and presentation software. 

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