Details of the Organization

McDermott International, Ltd is a global leader in delivering engineering and construction solutions to the energy sector. With over 100 years of innovation, the company operates across 54 countries, helping shape the future of offshore and onshore infrastructure with more than 30,000 professionals.

Details of the Job/Internship

McDermott International, Ltd is hiring for the position of Counsel with 5-8 years of experience to join their office in Gurugram. 

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 legal policies 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 LLB degree from a reputed Indian university and 5-8 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.

Salary/Stipend

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

Type of Opportunity

Fulltime

Country

India

Address

Gurugram, Haryana, India

Application and Registration Details

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