Legal Counsel, Commercial and Contracts

Job Purpose

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 executio

• 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.