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Deadline Open Deadline

Location 4th Floor, Infinity Tower, a, DLF Cyber City, DLF Phase 2, Sector 25, Gurugram, Haryana 122022

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

Details of the Organization

McDermott is a premier provider of engineering and construction solutions to the energy industry. Their customers trust their 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, they are creating and delivering the building blocks of the energy transition. Their innovative expertise and capabilities advance the next generation of global energy infrastructure—empowering a brighter, more sustainable future for us all. Operating in over 54 countries, their locally focused and globally integrated resources include more than 30,000 employees, a diversified fleet of specialty marine construction vessels and fabrication facilities around the world.

Details of the Job/Internship

McDermott International, Ltd is hiring for the position of Counsel to join their office in Gurgaon.

Role 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 legalpolicies to minimize risk and protect the organization.
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 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 organization.
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

Qualification in law preferably a J.D. or LLB degree from a reputed Indian university and 5-10 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 analyze 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.