Counsel at McDermott International

About McDermott International

McDermott is a premier provider of engineering and construction solutions to the energy industry. Our customers trust our technology-driven approach, engineered to responsibly harness and transform global energy resources into the products the world needs for now and what’s next.

From concept to commissioning, we are creating and delivering the building blocks of the energy transition. Our innovative expertise and capabilities advance the next generation of global energy infrastructure—empowering a brighter, more sustainable future for us all.

About the Opportunity

McDermott International needs a counsel to serve as legal advisor and day-to-day counsel for the global Supply Chain Management (SCM) function, including claims management.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Align with the strategic vision for the Supply Chain Management (SCM) team and the Sustainability and Governance (S&G) team
• Review and manage Indian projects related claims and coordinate with legal & Contracts Management
• Implement and execute proactive legal policies to minimise risk and protect the organisation
• Draft prime contract flow down requirements into vendor subcontracts, purchase orders or existing MSAs
• Draft, review, negotiate and approve vendor purchase orders, supply orders and subcontracts
• Make recommendations and support the project manager and operations team on vendor agreements, taking into consideration risk mitigation
• Provide ongoing legal guidance and project management support throughout the contract lifecycle
• Collaborate with the S&G team and SCM to proactively identify and implement process and efficiency improvements
• Responsible for expanding expertise and contracting knowledge within SCM
• In conjunction with SCM, develop and maintain consistent standards and work processes for vendor contracting across the global organisation
• Design and execute appropriate training in supply chain contracts to SCM and Contracts professionals
• In conjunction with Legal Counsel – Indirect Procurement, assist with drafting, review and negotiation of a wide variety of corporate agreements, including IT agreements, non-disclosure agreements, security agreements, talent development agreements, procurement agreements, office equipment rental and/or purchase agreements

Eligibility Criteria

• Qualification in law, preferably a LLB degree from a reputed Indian university, and 5-8 years of broad legal experience in the construction, industrial or energy industry, with an emphasis on supply chain support, contract drafting and negotiation skills
• Proven experience as a Legal Counsel in a business environment
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of contract law in a business environment
• Excellent writing, research, and commercial negotiation skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity, sound judgment and ability to analyse situations and information
• Proven experience and knowledge with vendor agreements and prime contract flow-down drafting preferred
• Able to work collaboratively with a global and diverse team
• Proactive thinker and creative problem solver

How to Apply?

Interested candidates can apply through the link given below this post.

Location

Gurgaon.

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