Vacantes en Shah Alam, United States

Company Profile

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

Position Summary

Purpose

Responsible for supporting and assisting in reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and concluding negotiations of legal positions in contracts related to Oceaneering’s business lines.

Duties and Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL

1. Draft, review, negotiate, and administer high-value and high-risk contracts for onshore and offshore services, manufacture, and sale of engineered products in domestic and international markets, including marine services/charterparties, focusing on legal terms and conditions. Some commercial drafting may also be required.
2. Research and prepare input to advise business leaders on warranty claims, delivery issues, and post-award support.
3. Interface with regional Legal and Contracts departments to share best practices and ensure consistency.
4. Collaborate with Commercial, Bids and Proposals, Sales, and Operations teams to advise on contractual issues.
5. Liaise with Subject Matter Experts (Legal, Compliance, Tax, Finance, Insurance, HSE, SCM, Quality) to ensure contracts comply with guidelines.
6. Maintain contracts files and database for reviewed and executed contracts.
7. Support profit and commercial managers in applying contracting principles to address work scope risks.
8. Participate in contracts-related training for operations and other personnel.
9. Promote awareness of Legal policies and procedures in coordination with Regional Legal Counsel.
10. Perform as a team player with a strong work ethic.
11. Adhere to Oceaneering’s Code of Business Conduct and other policies.
12. Travel domestically and internationally as required.

ADDITIONAL

Other duties as assigned within the scope of the role.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has NO direct supervisory responsibilities.

Reporting Relationship

Reports to Regional Contracts Manager, Asia Pacific.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience in contracts management, offshore oil and gas, or engineered products, supporting sales and operations.
• Proficiency in English (written and verbal).

Desired Qualifications

• Law degree (LLB or equivalent).
• Knowledge of industry standard contracts (e.g., BIMCO, LOGIC, FIDIC) is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to present information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Negotiation skills for mutually acceptable solutions.
• Proficiency in MS Office.

Working Conditions

This is an office-based role with occasional travel, mostly indoors, with exposure to airborne dust, and a hybrid work schedule.

Physical Requirements

Light work involving lifting up to 20 pounds, climbing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, reaching, standing, repetitive arm and hand movements, and sitting with back support.