Counsel

McDermott International, Ltd; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 6,500,000; Full time

Job summary

McDermott International, Ltd in India seeks a seasoned Legal Counsel to serve as the day-to-day advisor for the global Supply Chain Management function, including claims management, contract drafting, and negotiation across vendor agreements.

You will align the SCM and Sustainability & Governance teams, review Indian project-related claims, implement risk-mitigating policies, and provide training on procurement contracts to SCM and Contracts professionals across the organization.

Qualifications

• Qualified in law with a JD or LLB from a reputed Indian university.
• 5–10 years of broad legal experience in construction, industrial or energy sectors.
• Experience in supply chain support and contract drafting/negotiation.
• Proven track record as Legal Counsel in a business environment.
• Strong writing, research and commercial negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Align with the strategic vision for SCM and S&G teams.
• Review and manage Indian project-related claims and coordinate with legal & Contracts Management.
• Draft, review, negotiate and approve vendor POs, supply orders and subcontracts.
• Provide ongoing legal guidance and project management support through the contract lifecycle.
• Collaborate with S&G and SCM to identify process improvements.
• Develop and maintain standards and work processes for vendor contracting globally.
• Design and deliver training in supply chain contracts to SCM and Contracts professionals.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Legal research

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

LL.B./J.D. (Indian university)

Job description

Job Description

Serve as legal advisor and day-to-day counsel for the global Supply Chain Management (SCM) function including claims management.

Responsibilities

• Align with the strategic vision for the Supply Chain Management (SCM) team and the Sustainability and Governance (S&G) team


• Review and manage Indian projects related claims and coordinate with legal & Contracts Management


• Implement and execute proactive legal policies to minimize risk and protect the organization


• Draft prime contract flow down requirements into vendor subcontracts, purchase orders or existing MSAs


• Draft, review, negotiate and approve vendor purchase orders, supply orders and subcontracts


• Make recommendations and support the project manager and operations team on vendor agreements, taking into consideration risk mitigation


• Provide ongoing legal guidance and project management support throughout the contract lifecycle


• Collaborate with S&G team and SCM to proactively identify and implement process and efficiency improvements


• Responsible for expanding expertise and contracting knowledge within SCM


• In conjunction with SCM, develop and maintain consistent standards and work processes for vendor contracting across the global organization


• Design and execute appropriate training in supply chain contracts to SCM and Contracts professionals


• In conjunction with Legal Counsel – Indirect Procurement, assist with drafting, review, and negotiation of a wide variety of corporate agreements, including IT agreements, non-disclosure agreements, security agreements, talent development agreements, procurement agreements, office equipment rental and/or purchase agreements

Qualifications

• Qualification in law preferably a J.D. or LLB degree from a reputed Indian university and 5-10 years of broad legal experience in the construction, industrial or energy industry, with an emphasis on supply chain support, contract drafting and negotiation skills


• Proven experience as a Legal Counsel in a business environment


• Excellent knowledge and understanding of contract law in a business environment


• Excellent writing, research, and commercial negotiation skills


• Excellent communication and presentation skills


• High degree of professional ethics and integrity, sound judgment and ability to analyze situations and information


• Proven experience and knowledge with vendor agreements and prime contract flow down drafting preferred


• Able to work collaboratively with a global and diverse team


• Proactive thinker and creative problem solver.

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