- Be responsible for a given group of clients on an autonomous basis.
- Actively work with tender managers to develop effective contractual/negotiation strategies for each tender and type of work.
- Review and qualify contract terms contained within prospective clients' invitations to tender (in partnership with the relevant tender manager) and lead client negotiations.
- Work in partnership with tender managers to develop and make recommendations to senior management and seek appropriate approvals as necessary.
- As a senior member of the Legal Team, contribute to the development and delivery of the team's strategy and objectives, including the training and development of junior team members.
- Providing guidance to contracts department, supply chain and project personnel on contractual wording/risk mitigation and advising on contractual interpretation.
- Draft and review general legal agreements including confidentiality agreements, mutual hold harmless agreements, parent company guarantees, memorandum of understanding, pre-bid agreements, co-operation agreements.
- Provide compliance advice, review due diligence questionnaires from suppliers.
- Support various internal service providers, including delivering training to other departments.
- Fully qualified Commercial lawyer (UK qualifications preferred).
- Relevant in-house experience of the Energy sector (preferably Subsea) desirable.
- Significant experience of reviewing, negotiating and advising on offshore industry contracts.
- Adaptability to understand and advice on both conventional and renewable sectors.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, builds strong collaborative relationships.
- Strong ability to place contractual risks in their true practical and commercial perspective.
- Demonstrates credibility and professionalism, operates with the highest standards of integrity, preserving confidentiality at all times.
- Demonstrates initiative and ownership to work autonomously, while able to work collaboratively with team members and key stakeholders.
- Excellent planning skills, accustomed to meeting multiple and competing deadlines.
- Career Development – As well as being able to offer a wide variety of projects to work on we have a dedicated personal development scheme and are committed to developing our people to allow them to progress their career through the organisation.
- A Sustainable Future – As the energy sector continues to evolve, Subsea7 are playing a proactive role in developing emerging energy markets. These markets include: decarbonising offshore oil and gas, floating wind, carbon capture and storage, hydrogen and decarbonising our own operations.
- Flexible working – We offer a flexible working environment with hybrid working options available.
- Benefits - We pride ourselves in offering you and your loved ones a wide range of world-class core and flexible benefits, which focus on supporting you and your family's financial, emotional and physical wellbeing.
- Make sure your CV is up-to-date and highlights the transferable skills and experience you can bring to this role.
- We would encourage you to include a cover letter as part of your application. It's your chance to tell us why you would be a brilliant addition to our team.
- Take your time with your application and check there are no errors before final submission.
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Senior Legal Counsel - Westhill, United Kingdom - Subsea 7
Description
Subsea7 are seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join our team on a staff basis in our Sutton, London or Suresnes, Paris or Westhill, Aberdeen office.
The role of Senior Legal Counsel presents an excellent opportunity to join a Company whose offshore operations span five decades earning a trusted reputation in the energy industry.
Applications are invited from Commercial lawyers with demonstrable experience in the Energy sector, including offshore/EPCI contract negotiation skills.
What is the role?
Reporting into the Legal Director for Africa, Mediterranean & Middle East the successful candidate will provide commercially astute legal advice to the Africa, Mediterranean & Middle East with a high degree of autonomy. Principally supporting tendering activities on a day to day basis, duties will include assessment of risk, contract review/negotiation, legal advice and support to various departments on a range of topics.
What will your responsibilities involve?
What are we looking for?
What's in it for you?
Who are we?
We are Subsea7, a global leader in the delivery of offshore projects and services for the energy industry. We make offshore energy transition possible through the continuous evolution of lower-carbon oil and gas and by enabling the growth of renewables and emerging energy.
At Subsea7, we are looking for people who think differently. We want people who can bring new ideas and who are willing to take on challenges that will enable us to make a positive impact on a global stage.
In turn we will lift you up and encourage you to go further. Onshore or offshore, embark on a journey of opportunities, continuous learning and development.
Start your journey with us today.
An environment where you can thrive
We recognise that having a diverse team makes us a better, smarter team. Diversity is something we value and regard it as key to our success.
We encourage new ways of thinking and celebrate our wide range of skills that help us continually challenge the status quo and inspire innovation. An inclusive and diverse environment fosters creativity, improves decision-making and introduces new ways of thinking.
Our people are at the heart of what we do at Subsea7 and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Fair employment practices, fair treatment for all individuals and equal opportunity on the basis of merit are the foundation of how we work and develop together.
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