Legal Intern

Schlumberger Limited; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 33,480 - 55,800; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company in Petaling Jaya is seeking a Legal Support Intern to assist with legal advice and support operations in Asia and the Middle East. The successful candidate will manage contracts, ensure compliance, and participate in training initiatives. Applicants must have a degree in law and be fluent in English, along with strong analytical and organizational skills. This position is a 6-month training role, with potential for full-time employment.

Qualifications

• Degree in law or experience as a corporate administrator.
• Fluency in English is required, other languages are a plus.
• Ability to manage a heavy workload and solve problems effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist with legal assistance and advice in support of operations.
• Manage contracts and legal entities, providing general legal support.
• Participate in Legal Department training and complete assigned training.

Skills

Fluency in English

Customer service skills

Analytical abilities

Interpersonal skills

Organizational abilities

Education

Degree in law

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. Together, we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. Our inclusive culture is the key to our success. We collaborate with our internal community of colleagues, alumni, and our valued external partners to support each other and achieve our goals. We aim to raise the bar high. We look for people who are committed to innovation and success and act with integrity to become and be a part of one of the most diverse group of experts in our industry, anywhere around the globe. Global in outlook, local in practice – and with a united, shared passion for discovering solutions, we hire talented, driven people and support them to succeed, personally and professionally.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will join the Kuala Lumpur Legal Support Center (LSC) and, under the supervision of a Team Manager, will assist with the provision of legal assistance and advice in support of operations in SLB’s Asia and Middle East markets relevant to a global technology company with customers in the energy industry. The successful candidate will have a scope of work within customer contracts, supplier contacts, corporate entity management, or general legal and compliance matters. This is typically a 6-month training position that can mature into a position as a full time employee.

Location

The role is based in Kuala Lumpur (Petaling Jaya), Malaysia.

Scope of Work

The LSC scope of work covers contract review and drafting (both customer and supplier contracts), management of our legal entities and branches in countries in which SLB operates, as well as general legal support, including implementation of SLB’s ethics and compliance program, legal knowledge management, and disputes and litigation. Initial duties would include support for the day-to-day legal and administrative tasks assigned by LSC Team Managers for one of these areas. The scope would be expected to expand to also include some or all of the following:

• Contract review, drafting, and negotiation from the contract request to signature on a timely basis, including obtaining contract approvals and managing contract-related records in SLB contracts databases;
• Defining and managing contract risk profiles
• Generating contract reports and summaries as needed, and actively participating in post-award contract management, including drafting of amendments and managing contract expiry or cancellation;
• Creation and management of corporate entity documents, including board resolutions and meeting minutes, powers of attorney, and director and officer appointments; and
• Provision of training to internal stakeholders about contract, legal, and compliance standards and requirements.

The successful candidate would also:

• participate in Legal Department training and development initiatives and complete all assigned trainings;
• become familiar with and use Legal Department systems and tools and contribute to the legal knowledge management systems used by SLB; and
• support implementation of workflows, processes, procedures, practices, guidelines, playbooks and templates.

Experience and Key Competencies

• Degree in law or experience as a corporate administrator
• Must be fluent in English
• An academic/professional level of Arabic, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Mandarin, Russian, Thai, or Vietnamese is a plus.
• Sense of customer service, responsiveness, continuous improvement, and professionalism.
• Ability to proactively organize a heavy workload and demonstrate excellent analytical and organisational abilities.
• Good interpersonal skills, attention to detail, adaptability and a practical approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to communicate effectively and interact with, as well as support, effective partnerships with management, peers, and internal stakeholders.
• Cultural sensitivity, ability to compromise and demonstrate diplomacy, ability to listen and adapt, and ability to work within a team.
• Competent in Microsoft Office packages, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint applications.

Equal Opportunity

SLB is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or other characteristics protected by law.

About Us

We are a global technology company, driving energy innovation for a balanced planet. Together, we create amazing technology that unlocks access to energy for the benefit of all. Global in outlook, local in practice – and with a united, shared passion for discovering solutions, we hire talented, driven people and support them to succeed, personally and professionally.

SLB is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.

We will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation / modification to the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant with a disability to assist in the hiring process, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you believe you require such assistance to complete this form or to participate in the interview process, please contact [e-mail] to request assistance. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.

SLB is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor- priority referral Protected Veterans requested.

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