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Legal Advisor

Date: 05 April 2019

Location: Westhill, Aberdeen

 

JOB PURPOSE

Providing global legal support and advice relating to the daily operations of the Company. 

KEY ACTIVITIES

  • Providing legal support related to the operation of large value contracts including developing, drafting and reviewing legal documentation in support of procurement activities
  • Responsible for developing, maintaining and negotiating up to date standard terms and conditions and contractual templates for a wide range of commercial agreements, including Global MSA, Distributions Agreement, NDAs and Licence Agreements
  • Providing legal advice and support to the business including employment law related matters, corporate legal support, and other ad hoc legal issues
  • Engagement with contractors, partners, relevant authorities, industry bodies and external counsel as required
  • Representing Tendeka in various external meetings as required.
  • Managing all corporate legal requirements and setting up new international entities
  • Ensuring compliance with UK and international trade regulations and restrictions, Anti-corruption and anti-trust compliance

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential:

  • Law degree, at honours level (or equivalent)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice
  • Fully qualified and eligible to practise law in Scotland and/or England and thorough understanding of UK law and practices.

EXPERIENCE / SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE

Essential:

  • Relevant PQE experience in Contract Law, Employment Law, Corporate/Commercial Law and Oil and Gas Services

Preferred: 

  • In-house experience, whether from a number of secondments or current in-house position would be preferable
  • Dealings with and experience in International Trade Law, Intellectual Property Law and Oil and Gas Law (UKCS)

PERSONAL QUALITIES

  • Ability to plan, control and take responsibility for own work and related decisions
  • Problem solving approach and a ‘get it right first time’ attitude
  • Good communication skills, both verbal and written, and good team work skills
  • Strong ability to perform well under pressure of a high and varied work load, tight deadlines and changing job priorities
  • Attention to detail in all aspects of the job role

How to apply:

We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to join us at a very exciting time of company growth and development.

If you are interested in the role, please send your current CV, together with a cover letter via the form below.