Legal Counsel, Commercial and Contracts

Legal Counsel, Commercial and Contracts

Location:

Houston, TX, US

Employment type:

Employee

Place of work:
Hybrid

Offshore/Onshore:
Onshore

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FMC is committed to driving real change in the energy industry. Our ambition is to build a sustainable future through relentless innovation and global collaboration – and we want you to be part of it. You’ll be joining a culture that values curiosity, expertise, and ideas as well as equal opportunities, inclusion, and authenticity. Bring your unique energy to our team of more than 21,000 people worldwide, and discover a rewarding, fulfilling, and varied career that you can take in anywhere you want to go.

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

General:
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 required to effectively 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 ventures 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.

• Minimum 5 years contracts experience with 2–3 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.
• PC skills with proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, project, and presentation software.
• Juris Doctorate or equivalent to reflect job requirements.

Being a global leader in the energy industry requires an inclusive and diverse environment. Technip

FMC promotes equal opportunities and inclusion by ensuring equal opportunities to all ages, races, ethnicities, religions, gender expressions, disabilities, or all other pluralities. We celebrate who you are and what you bring. Every voice matter and we encourage you to add to our culture.

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FMC respects the rights and dignity of those it works with and promotes adherence to internationally recognized human rights principles for those in its value chain.