Lead Legal Advisor

3 weeks ago


Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, United Kingdom DOF Full time

Role Overview

The Senior Legal Counsel will play a pivotal role in providing comprehensive legal and contractual guidance to the Company's tendering processes. This includes reviewing, qualifying, and negotiating the Terms and Conditions of Contracts.

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the Company's Insurers to ensure that Contract provisions align with existing global policies.
  • Engage with Finance and Legal departments regarding security bonds and guarantees.
  • Support Project execution activities by offering legal and contractual advice.
  • Assist in resolving contractual and commercial disputes with Clients.
  • Ensure all legal documents are prepared in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Manage Variation Orders from a legal perspective.
  • Provide legal support to Procurement activities, including assessing the validity of Subcontractor VOR claims.
  • Advise on the establishment of supplier agreements and the placement of Purchase Orders.
  • Offer legal insights covering areas such as corporate law, insurance, contract law, dispute resolution, employment law, migration, and injury management as necessary.

Qualifications

Education: A relevant law degree is required.

Experience and Skills:

  • Extensive experience in a senior legal capacity within a major corporation, preferably in the international energy sector or from esteemed law firms.
  • In-depth knowledge of contract law.
  • Exceptional negotiation skills paired with a strong commercial acumen.
  • Analytical mindset with the ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.
  • Outstanding communication abilities.
  • Comfortable collaborating within an international team of professionals.

Key Relationships

Internal:

  • Global Legal, Tax, and Insurance Function (Legal department)
  • Multiple Departmental Heads, particularly in Commercial, Projects, and Procurement.

External:

  • Clients
  • Sub-contractors
  • Company's Insurers

Benefits

Details regarding benefits will be discussed during the recruitment process.



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