Associate Legal Counsel — Energy & Offshore Contracts

SBM Offshore; Porto; Hybrid; EUR 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

SBM Offshore is seeking an Associate Legal Counsel to join the in-house Legal, Contracts & Compliance Group. You will support routine legal matters, conduct research, and assist in contract drafting, review, and negotiation under supervision.

The role involves providing advice to business lines, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, and staying informed on regulatory developments in the oil and gas sector. English fluency required; 0–3 years post-qualification experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 0–3 years of legal experience, in-house or private practice.
• Experience in oil and gas or energy sectors preferred.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research from multiple sources to support decisions.
• Draft, review and assist in negotiating commercial contracts under supervision.
• Provide legal advice to relevant business lines through lifecycle stages.
• Manage tasks to meet deadlines and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Legal research

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Education

LL.B. or LL.M. degree

Energy/Maritime law coursework

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

SBM Offshore is seeking an Associate Legal Counsel to join the in-house Legal, Contracts & Compliance Group. You will support routine legal matters, conduct research, and assist in contract drafting, review, and negotiation under supervision.

The role involves providing advice to business lines, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, and staying informed on regulatory developments in the oil and gas sector. English fluency required; 0–3 years post-qualification experience preferred.