Senior Legal Counsel

This position will be an integral part of the TFMC global Subsea Legal and Contracts team.  The ideal candidate will analyze the legal aspects involved in bidding processes and Group contracts to ensure the legal viability of the operations. 
 

Job Description

Reporting to the Senior Legal Manager for the area, this position will be responsible for contract review services in Tenders (Bid-It/Commercial) and legal review and advice for Projects (Do-It/Operations).  Main accountabilities include but are not limited to: 

• Perform detailed legal review in connection with Invitation to Tenders and prepare qualifications as required in order to properly 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.
• Participate in pre-submission and or pre-signing of contract internal review/approval meetings, advise on contractual risk exposure and propose mitigations,
• Assist in negotiations with clients, joint venture 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 execution.
• Provide legal or contract advice in connection with project execution issues.
• Assist in any form of disputes or claims, including insurance and warranty. 
• As an active member of the global Subsea Legal and Contracts team, take initiative and contribute to initiate actions or processes in view of adjusting, adopting or modifying legal tools, standard documents and/or processes with objective to serve internal and external clients interests within TFMC Group values 

You are meant for this job if:

• Juris Doctorate (Advokatfullmektig)
• Experience with contracts in oil and gas industry
• 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 

Your Future at TechnipFMC

 

• Your journey starts with our onboarding program
• As an international company, we provide you with great opportunities for internal growth
• You will have the opportunity to attend development activities
• We offer benefits, programs and the possibility to work partially from home to support your Work-Life Balance
• We have benefits like company cabins, in-house gym, and sports teams
• You will be secured by good insurance and retirements plans

Practicalities

Deadline to apply: 9th of December 2024 
Location: Lysaker, Kongsberg