Senior Legal Counsel

Borealis; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 165,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the oil and gas industry is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel in Houston, Texas. The role involves providing legal support across various areas including commercial and corporate law, managing claims, and ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate will have a J.D. degree, significant experience in international law, and strong problem-solving skills. This position offers a competitive salary range and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years of relevant work experience in a reputable international law firm.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.

Responsibilities

• Advise and provide legal support in contracts, projects, and transactions.
• Manage claims and litigations.
• Monitor legal developments and update stakeholders.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

J.D. Degree

Job description

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$165,000.00/yr - $205,000.00/yr

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To strengthen the legal team at our North American head office in Houston, Texas, we are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel who will advise on assigned legal areas of law and support defined business areas from a legal perspective.

• Advise and provide legal support in contracts, projects and transactions covering areas such as commercial law, contract law, corporate law, IP/ licensing, antitrust, governance, and construction law. Other areas that could be covered include, insurance, real estate, procurement, and regulatory law.

• Serve as the primary point of contact and a strategic business partner for the US and South American operations and management, ensuring their legal support independently in complex matters and in matters that require higher board approval.

• Act as the management’s and business’ legal sparring partner during the day-to-day business

• Manage claims and litigations.

• Ensure compliance with applicable corporate laws and/or internal corporate rules.

Additionally you will:

• Monitor legal developments (legislation, case law) and update the Legal Department as well as business partners on important developments.

• Work closely with other support functions and members of the Legal Department.

• Proactively provide legal guidance to business stakeholders and support them in making informed decisions.

• Assist in selecting, contracting and supervising external lawyers in transactions and/or projects, ensuring that Borealis’ standards and goals are safeguarded.

• Develop, organize, and conduct internal trainings.

• Interface with authorities, partners, customers, suppliers, and Legal Departments of shareholders/joint ventures.

Requirements:

• J.D. Degree and a membership in good standing of any US Bar.

• Minimum of seven years of relevant work experience in a reputable international law firm and/or in the Legal Department of an international company.

• Experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, with sound legal and business judgment.

• Strong problem-solving skills, commercial mind-set, and the ability to coordinate cross-over issues from company-wide projects.

• Excellent organization and analytical skills.

• Driven team player who can work independently, take initiativ, and deliver pragmatic and hands-on advice.

• Ability to deal with multiple tasks simultaneously in a dynamic, international environment.

• Willingness to be an assertive leader is another asset you can bring into this role.

• Excellent command of the English language, as well as presentation and communication skills, are a must.

• Must reside in the Houston, TX area.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal, Consulting, and Public Relations

• Industries

  Oil and Gas

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