Senior Legal Counsel

Provide legal and contractual support to the Tendering activities of the Company including,review, qualification and negotiation of Terms and Conditions of Contract.

Liaison with Company’s Insurers to ensure alignment between Contract provisions and existing global policies.

Liaison with Finance and Legal departments  regarding security bonds and guarantees.

Provide legal and contractual support to the Project execution activities of the Company including;

Provide guidance and support into the resolution of contractual and commercial disputes with Clients.

Ensure that contractual and legal documents are prepared in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Legal Management of Variation Orders .

Provide legal and contractual support to the Procurement activities of the Company including ;

Assessing the validity of Subcontractor VOR claims.

Provide advice and support in relation to the establishment of supplier agreements and placement of PO's.

Provide legal advice and support to the Company covering areas including (but not limited to) corporate, insurance, contract, dispute resolution, employment, migration and injury management (as and if required).

Requirements

Education:

Relevant law degree

Experience / Knowledge:

• Significant relevant experience in a senior legal role in a major company  preferably within the international energy industry and/or from recognized law firms.
• Strong legal knowledge and understanding of contract law
• Strong negotiations skills combined with commercial understanding.
• Analytical and structured, with the ability to work independently and within short deadlines
• Excellent communication skills
• Comfortable working within an international team of professionals

Key Relationships

Within the DOF Group (internal):

• Global Legal, Tax and Insurance Function (Legal department DOF Group)
• ·Multiple Departmental Heads but specifically Commercial, Projects and Procurement.

Outside the DOF Group (external):

• Client
• Sub-contractors
• Company's Insurers

Benefits

Benefits will discussed during recruitment process