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Senior Legal Counsel

2 months ago

Houston, Texas, United States McDermott International, Ltd Full time

Company Overview:

At McDermott International, Ltd, we believe that our people are the cornerstone of our success. Fostering a vibrant and inclusive workplace where every individual can thrive is essential to our mission.

Our innovative spirit drives us forward. We have established some of the most reliable partnerships throughout the energy sector, transforming visionary concepts into tangible achievements: from laying subsea infrastructure deep beneath the ocean to constructing offshore platforms far from shore, and leveraging our expertise to develop offshore wind projects.

With over a century of experience, we continue to push boundaries in the energy transition, employing more than 30,000 talented professionals across 54 nations.

Here, your contributions are significant.

Job Overview:

The Chief Counsel serves as the principal legal advisor based in the United States, functioning as a transactional attorney within the global Sustainability & Governance division.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as a legal authority, offering daily guidance, recommendations, and counsel to the Low Carbon Solutions Business Line.
  • Draft, assess, and negotiate project agreements with clients across various jurisdictions for McDermott's Low Carbon Solutions Business Line, which includes evaluating contract terms, pricing/payment schedules, scope of work, project protocols, and execution timelines for contracts valued from millions to billions of dollars.
  • Represent McDermott and the Sustainability & Governance function as a leader in organizational culture.
  • Provide legal insights and project management assistance throughout the contract lifecycle.
  • Review and negotiate various agreements to support McDermott's business objectives, including MOUs, consortium agreements, joint ventures, partnerships, and NDAs.
  • Facilitate project execution across different jurisdictions while understanding foreign legal frameworks.
  • Advise on and evaluate financial instruments (e.g., letters of credit, bank guarantees) and project finance documentation relevant to projects.
  • Engage in management assessments and counsel internal stakeholders on strategy, risk management, and positioning.
  • Prepare and assist in the negotiation and execution of subcontracts and purchase orders.
  • Manage pre-litigation claims and negotiate disputes raised by clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
  • Identify and advise on compliance and anti-corruption issues; collaborate with the internal Ethics & Compliance team.
  • Design and deliver training for various teams, including Supply Chain and Contracts professionals.
  • Work with the Sustainability & Governance team to foster an open and inclusive culture and to pinpoint and implement process enhancements.
  • Assist in integrating prime contract requirements into vendor subcontracts, purchase orders, or existing MSAs.
  • Draft, negotiate, and finalize positions with vendors in purchase orders and subcontracts.
  • Participate in industry groups to provide counsel, guidance, and principles while influencing legislation related to the Low Carbon Solutions Business Line.

Essential Qualifications and Education:

  • J.D. from a recognized law school.
  • Licensed to practice law in the United States (preferably Texas or Louisiana).
  • 7+ years of extensive legal experience in the energy or construction sectors, with a focus on management, contract drafting, negotiation, and contract administration.
  • Fluent in Spanish, including legal terminology (capable of negotiating agreements in Spanish).
  • Adept at operating within a matrix organization.
  • Comfortable navigating complexity and ambiguity.
  • Able to engage with and support executive leadership and McDermott's Board of Directors.
  • Knowledgeable about legal practices in the United States and South America.
  • Demonstrated experience successfully leading teams for large, international corporations.
  • Strong understanding of contract law and practices.
  • Exceptional writing and negotiation skills.
  • Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
  • High standards of professional ethics and integrity, sound judgment, and the capacity to analyze situations and information.
  • Willingness to travel to Mexico.