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Deadline Open Deadline

Location 403-412, Zorba, Akshar Chowk, Besides Reliance Mega Mall, Old Padra Rd, Hira Nagar, Tandalja, Vadodara, Gujarat 390020,

Salary Compensation details will be finalized during the interview process with the selected candidate.

Details of the Organization

Petroexcel Technology is a professionally managed design & engineering and procurement services organization focused on providing the latest client-based concepts, technologies, and solutions to public and private sector undertakings, operating in different sectors of Oil and Energy Industries (O&E), including Upstream, Midstream and Downstream sectors.

Details of the Job/Internship

Petroexcel Technology Services (P) Limited is hiring a Commercial Legal Manager with 6 to 9 years of experience to join its office in Vadodara.

Role and Responsibilities

Drafting, reviewing and Negotiating Contracts related to Engineering, Procurement, Construction & Commissioning, Agreements with Vendors for Procurement of Materials and Services including imported capital goods and materials, Technology Licensing Agreements, Joint Venture Agreements, Hydrocarbons Purchase, Sales and Off-take agreements, Financing Agreement with Financing Entities, Exclusive and non-exclusive services provider agreements with customers, Production Sharing Contracts with Business Partners and Regulators as an Operator, Agreements for creation and administration of Charges and Encumbrances, Agreements creating positive and negative covenants and affirmations related to charges created, Forward Sale Agreements, Agreement with Vendors and Service Providers etc.
Creating and administering processes for governance, compliances and risk management in connection with the provisions in the various contracts mentioned above
Planning and implementing procedural actions to support implementation of commercial contracts
Negotiating contracts with customers, business partners, vendors and regulators
Some experience of Mediation and Arbitration
Dealing with Regulatory Authorities and public sector undertakings executives and staff
Providing or procuring Legal Opinion on associated matters related to Commercial Laws, Financial Laws and Regulations, Tax Laws, and/or specific Transactions
Explain and present legal issues and matters to Business Executives in business language devoid of legal jargon, as well as to incorporate business and technical perspectives when dealing with legal matters.

Eligibility

A full-time bachelor's Degree in Law (LLB) from a reputed Indian or Internationally reputed institution or university.
Specialist post-graduate qualification related to Oil & Gas Sector or Commercial Law or Contract Law would be preferable but not essential.
Between 6 to 9 years of experience in a reputed firm of Solicitors or Corporate House, with specialist experience as a Contracts & Procurement Lawyer in large EPCC Companies preferably supporting Oil & Gas Industries.
Deep expertise and practical experience in applicable Laws including statute law, secondary legislation, and jurisprudence.
Some practical experience in dealing with commercial laws and corporate laws of the United Kingdom or the USA is desirable.
Exposure to dealing with top-notch international Solicitor Firms and reputed Indian Law Firms.
Extremely good understanding of legal, commercial, financial, operational, governance, and risk management aspects related to commercial contracts and their implementation.
Expert-level drafting, negotiation, and advocacy skills
Extremely good communication skills as an Advocate.
Understand facts, analyze the pertinent legal issues, and suggest solutions to mitigate risks proactively.
Keep abreast of legislative and regulatory changes in the relevant Sectors/Industries being managed as a commercial lawyer.
Trusted Advisor to the Company on business transactions and suggested ways forward to mitigate risks and be commercially and legally prudent.
Well-versed in handling claims, change orders, extra claims, liquidated damages, and suggesting resolution mechanisms.
Maintain good relations with Advocates/Lawyers, briefing the Counsel and suggesting the Company's viewpoint.
Should have a business-friendly and litigation-avoidance approach
However, should have experience in supporting litigation proceedings as a solicitor if not as a barrister,