Legal Counsel - Global Entity Governance

Legal Counsel – Global Entity Governance

Baker Hughes is the first and only comprehensive provider of digital oilfield products, services and solutions. Drawing inspiration from its rich heritage as an inventor company, Baker Hughes harnesses the passion and expertise of its people to improve productivity throughout the entire oil and gas value chain.

Would you like to work for a forward‑thinking technology company? Join our Legal Team!

As a Legal Counsel – Global Entity Governance, you will be responsible for:

• Overall corporate governance of Baker Hughes legal entities in North America.
• Conducting meetings of the board of directors and shareholders of the entities within the assigned jurisdictions.
• Managing the power of attorney process, by receiving requests, obtaining approvals and issuing.
• Reviewing resolutions, documents and power of attorneys requested by subsidiaries and affiliates.
• Handling the notarization, apostille, and legalization of documents.
• Supporting Mergers & Acquisitions.
• Providing, in a timely manner, all corporate information related to assigned jurisdictions as requested by other BKR teams.
• Managing invoicing procedures and workflows to ensure compliance with guidelines – supporting processing invoices, new vendor onboarding, vendor training, billing error resolutions and serving as a liaison between vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Performing additional duties as assigned.

• At least three years of post‑qualified experience working as a lawyer for a multinational law firm or as in‑house counsel for a large multinational corporation.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Minimum of three years of experience in corporate governance.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to influence others and lead small teams.
• Capability to coordinate several projects simultaneously.
• Effective problem‑identification and solution skills.
• Proven analytical and organizational ability.

The working hours will be discussed during the interview.

• Contemporary work‑life balance policies and wellbeing activities.
• Comprehensive private medical care options.
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs.
• Tailored financial programs.
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits.

You will be eligible to participate in company‑sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k). You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs. Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.

This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found here
, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.

We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team that will challenge and inspire you!

Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.