Company Profile Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries. Position Summary Purpose Responsible for taking support and lead roles in reviewing, drafting, negotiating and concluding negotiations of legal positions in contracts related to Oceaneering's business lines. Duties & Responsibilities Functions Essential Draft, review, negotiate and administer high-value and high-risk contracts for the provision of onshore and offshore services, manufacture and sale of engineered products in domestic and international markets including provision of marine services/charterparties , with a focus on drafting and negotiation of the legal terms and conditions. Some drafting of commercial terms may also be required. Advise business leaders on potential warranty claims, delivery issues, and other post-award support. Interface with regional Legal and Contracts departments to share best practices and ensure consistency throughout the organization. Interface with Commercial, Bids-and-proposals, Sales and Operations personnel. Advise on terms and conditions and other contractual issues. Liaise with Subject Matter Experts, including Legal, Compliance, Tax, Finance, Insurance Departments, HSE, SCM, Quality on respective issues to ensure that all contracts comply with Oceaneering's contracting guidelines or other applicable guidelines. Maintain contracts files and database with respect to contracts reviewed and executed. Support profit center managers and commercial managers in applying contracting principles to understand and address risks associated with various scopes of work. Conduct contracts-related training of operations and other personnel. Promote an awareness of Legal Department policies and procedures in coordination with Regional Legal Counsel. Perform as a team player with a strong work ethic. Perform all work in accordance with Oceaneering's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics and other relevant policies and procedures. Some travel (domestic and international) may be required. Additional Other duties as assigned. The list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake tasks that may reasonably be expected within the scope of the post. Supervisory Responsibilities This position has NO direct supervisory responsibilities. Reporting Relationship Reports to Regional Contracts Manager, Asia Pacific. Qualifications Qualifications and Experience: Required Bachelor's degree. Ideally at least 5 – 7 year(s) of working experience in commercial contracting experience in the offshore upstream oil and gas service industry and/or engineered manufactured products sector, directly supporting sales and operations management's efforts with clients. Knowledge of indemnity structures and risk mitigation utilized in offshore/upstream oil and gas service contracts are essential. English written and verbal communication skills. DESIRED Degree in Law (LLB or equivalent). Familiar with industry standard contracts (BIMCO, FIDIC, LOGIC etc.). Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Other Characteristics Skilled in extracting and presenting information in logical and concise way to audiences of varying backgrounds. Ability to negotiate mutually acceptable solutions. Knowledge of MS Office suites. Closing Statement Working Conditions This position is considered OFFICE WORK which is characterized as follows. Almost exclusively indoors during the day and occasionally at night Occasional exposure to airborne dust in the workplace Work surface is stable (flat) Hybrid work shift Physical Activity/Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This position is considered LIGHT work. OCCASIONAL FREQUENT CONSTANT Lift up to 20 pounds Climbing, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and reaching Lift up to 10 pounds Standing Repetitive movements of arms and hands Sit with back supported Fidic, Commercial, Compliance, Legal, Risk Mitigation, Tax, Contracts, marine services , Sales, Hse, Operations, Finance, Quality, Logic, Insurance, Scm
