Senior Counsel

Baker Hughes; Dhahran Compound; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Baker Hughes seeks a Senior Counsel to join their Legal Team in Dhahran, providing legal support for supply chain operations, drafting agreements, and ensuring compliance with Saudi laws. Candidates should possess a strong legal background with 7+ years of experience, particularly in corporate governance and contract law, along with fluency in Arabic and English. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a leading global energy technology company.

Qualifications

• At least 7+ years of legal experience.
• Experience in oil and gas sector valued.
• Strong ability to manage complex agreements.

Responsibilities

• Support commercial success by providing legal support for supply chain operations.
• Advise on customer-facing contracts ensuring compliance with local laws.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers and customers.

Skills

Legal expertise in Saudi Arabian laws

Drafting and negotiating agreements

Strong interpersonal skills

Knowledge of corporate governance

Fluency in Arabic and English

Education

Bachelor of Law (LL.B) or JD

Advanced qualifications (e.g., LLM)

Job description

Senior Counsel

Would you like to be part of a team that provides essential legal guidance?

Do you enjoy working in collaborative teams and solving legal problems?

Join our Legal Team

Our Legal Team is responsible for developing and safeguarding our company's global legal strategy. We provide day-to-day legal support on various topics and partner with the business to ensure protection and compliance.

Partner with the best

As a Legal Counsel, you will support the commercial success of the business by providing legal support for supply chain operations, including drafting and negotiating supply, procurement, and vendor agreements.

• Advise on customer-facing contracts and commercial transactions, ensuring compliance with Saudi Arabian legal frameworks.
• Lead legal efforts related to corporate governance, including board and shareholder matters, entity management, and internal policies.
• Collaborate with Product Company Counsel to support product line legal needs.
• Lead or support negotiations with suppliers and customers, including complex deal structures.
• Handle MNA structures and agreements.
• Draft, review, and negotiate various legal agreements.
• Provide legal guidance on labor and employment matters and dispute resolution.
• Stay current with legal developments in Saudi Arabia to ensure business practices remain compliant.

Fuel your passion

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• A Bachelor of Law (LL.B), JD, or equivalent from an accredited institution; advanced qualifications (e.g., LLM) are a plus.
• At least 7+ years of legal experience, ideally with a mix of international law firm and in-house corporate experience.
• Strong expertise in Saudi Arabian laws, especially in contract law, corporate governance, and commercial transactions.
• Fluency in Arabic and English (written and spoken).
• Experience in the oil and gas sector or multinational corporate environment is highly valued.
• Proven ability to draft, negotiate, and manage complex agreements, particularly supply and commercial contracts.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to navigate regulatory environments and engage with government entities when needed.

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We invest in their health and well-being, training, and leadership development to bring out the best in each other.

About Us: We are an energy technology company providing solutions worldwide, with over a century of experience in more than 120 countries, focusing on safer, cleaner, and more efficient energy.

Join Us: If you seek an opportunity to make a difference in a company that values innovation, join us and be part of a team that challenges and inspires you. Let’s advance energy together.

Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.