legal counsel

Key Responsibilities

Commercial & Contractual Support

• Review, draft, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements, including customer and vendor contracts, with a focus on oilfield services and equipment supply.
• Provide pragmatic and timely advice to business stakeholders on contractual and commercial matters.
• Identify legal risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Support the development and improvement of standard contract templates, playbooks, and legal processes.
• Prepare legal risk assessments, executive summaries, and manage approvals in accordance with company policies.

Litigation & Dispute Management

• Lead and manage disputes, litigation, and pre-litigation claims across the region, working with external counsel where appropriate.
• Develop and implement dispute resolution strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Maintain oversight of litigation budgets and reporting.

Employment & HR Support

• Advise HR and business leaders on employment relations matters, including disciplinary actions, investigations, and terminations.
• Provide guidance on compliance with local employment laws and best practices across multiple jurisdictions.
• Support the management of employee disputes and claims.

Corporate & Governance Responsibilities

• Manage regional entities, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and corporate governance standards.
• Manage entity maintenance, board/shareholder meetings, filings, and records for European subsidiaries.
• Support cross-border corporate projects, restructurings, and M&A activity as required.

Facility & Real Estate Support

• Advise on real estate transactions, leases, and facility-related matters in coordination with internal stakeholders.
• Support site-level compliance, permitting, and operational legal issues.

Other Responsibilities

• Deliver legal training to commercial, HR, and operations teams on relevant legal topics.
• Prepare periodic reports for senior legal and business leadership.
• Contribute to the development of the global legal function by sharing best practices and collaborating with international colleagues.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer admitted to practice in at least one European jurisdiction.
• BSc in Law as minimum
• At least 5 years of post-qualification experience in a reputable law firm and/or in-house legal department, with substantial exposure to commercial contracts, disputes, and corporate matters.
• Strong experience advising on multi-jurisdictional employment law and HR issues.
• Experience with litigation management and working with external counsel.
• Knowledge of corporate governance and secretarial responsibilities in a multinational context.
• Oilfield services, energy, or industrial sector experience preferred.
• Business fluency in English (required); proficiency in another European language (e.g. German,  French, Spanish, Italian) strongly preferred.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate legal concepts into practical business advice.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, able to manage competing priorities across a wide geographic area.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and handle complex matters with limited oversight.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to manage upwards and influence senior stakeholders.
• Collaborative mindset, with proven success working across functions, regions, and cultures.

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