Legal Counsel

2 weeks ago

Houston, United States Axens Full time

Axens Group provides a complete range of solutions for the conversion of oil and biomass to cleaner fuels, the production and purification of major petrochemical intermediates as well as treatment and conversion options for natural gas. The offer includes technologies, equipment, furnaces, modular units, catalysts, adsorbents and related services. From feasibility studies to unit start-up and follow-up throughout the entire unit life cycle, Axens Group is ideally positioned to cover the entire value chain to provide integrated offer and sustainable future.


Axens headquarter is registered in France with subsidiaries worldwide, but this position will be assigned to Axens North America, Inc. (Axens NA), with main place of business located in Houston, TX.


Job Summary

Axens NA is looking for a Legal Counsel to join its Houston legal team. The ideal candidate will be eager to learn and be trained on Axens portfolio and will support the business in Canada, USA and Latin America, implementing Axens contracting policy, under the umbrella of the Head of Legal Canada & Americas. In this role, his/her sharp intellect, adaptability and excellent writing skills will allow him/her to easily grasp complex legal concepts. Ability to write, read and speak Spanish will be a tremendous plus for handling the contractual activity in Latin America and interface with National Oil Companies in the region. This is a hybrid position (2 days WFH and 3 days in office).

JOB DUTIES/Responsibilities

  • Assisting the Commercial Division: drafting and redlining contractual documentation such as Confidentiality Agreement, Master Services Agreement for the Supply of Goods or Services, Terms and Conditions for Sale or Purchase, Assignment Agreements, License Agreements, construction/EPC contracts, Stand-by Letters of Credit, Memorandum of Understanding, Letter of Intent etc. and leading contractual negotiations;
  • Assisting the Project management teams during project execution: meeting with the project managers when needed for assessment of potential delay penalties on their projects, review of change orders in scope, price and schedule, follow-up on past due payments with clients, managing projects suspension or termination, full and final settlements etc.;
  • Assist Procurement in their key purchases for the projects awarded to Axens or in their claims with vendors (back charges etc.); Active negotiation with US and international vendors and contractors might be expected;
  • Assist the Supply Chain (Axens’ manufacturing plants) should they need toll manufacturing contracts, warehouse agreements, product supply agreements, Master agreements etc. to be put in place

Education

  • Law degree required (J.D. and/or LL.M.)
  • Current active admission to a U.S Bar required

Work Experience

  • Commercial transactional or project experience as well as contractual negotiation

Required SKILLS/ABILITIES:

  • Ability to effectively manage priorities while meeting deadlines.
  • Ability to interface with internal stakeholders with commercial or engineering background (i.e. non-lawyers).
  • Ability to work independently with minimum supervision, while being a team player and a supportive colleague.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Motivated, curious, committed and accountable.

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