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Position:-
• Legal Counsel to supporting the Global Resources & Services (GR&S) function, including Global Construction, Global Supply Chain (Turnkey projects, Operations and Brownfield) 
• Reports to: Senior Legal Counsel who in turn reports to Head of Legal for GR&S
• Liaises internally with: Legal Counsels, Contract Managers, Subcontract Managers, Compliance Officers, Insurance, Tax & Financial Counsels, Project Procurement Managers, Project Managers, & Managing Directors
• Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

RESPONSIBILITIES (=) AND MAIN TASKS (+)
• Providing accurate, relevant, and timely advice to SBM on a variety of legal topics in support of Global Construction and Global Supply Chain within the Global Resources & Services (GR&S) business line, from Request for Quotation (RFQ) stage up to Subcontract close-out, with a particular focus on subcontracts with shipyards for:-
(i) Topsides module fabrication and integration work for Floating Production Storage and Offloading vessels (FPSOs).
(ii) Floating Storage and Offloading vessels (FSOs). 
(iii) Construction of hulls for SBM’s Multi-Purpose Floater (MPF) program.
(iv) EPC(I) for topside modules or key packages.

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various commercial contracts and agreements, utilizing both standard templates utilized by SBM and industry standard templates, including shipbuilding contracts, yard contracts for the construction of topsides modules, vessel conversion, turrets, mooring systems, EPC(I) contracts, contracts for procurement of goods and services, framework agreements, Memoranda of Agreements (MoAs), MOUs, confidentiality agreements.
• Providing support, assistance and legal advice to projects teams from early engagement all the way though the execution phase, including review of Variation Orders, drafting contract amendments, drafting notices and project correspondence.
• Mitigation of legal risks to the project teams and GR&S business line.
• Providing support and legal advice in respect of claims under Subcontracts, POs, including claims for EOT, additional costs and the like.

• Managing and prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines.

• Ensuring compliance with all laws and regulations that apply to the business.
• Promoting legal, compliance and risk management best practice throughout the company.
• Communicating with and managing certain third parties such as external counsel, experts and/or auditors in line with SBM legal services procurement processes (including providing feedback on legal panel performance).
• Staying up to date with changes to legislation and case law, particularly in relation to laws, rules and regulations that directly affect the aspects supporting by the GR&S Legal Team.
• Providing input on and/or proposing adequate legal tools/contractual set-ups to serve SBM’s primary business goals.
• Updating LCCI Leadership Team and key business stakeholders on key legal issues and risks, including lessons learnt and improvement areas.

C- Job requirements
EDUCATION: 
• Law degree common law, or civil law with sound common law working experience.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written) (Mandarin and Cantonese language skills are a plus).

EXPERIENCE: 
• A minimum of 2 years PQE as in-house lawyer or in private practice is a must.
• Experience in major construction projects, particularly offshore oil & gas, shipbuilding, EPC(I).
• Experience of working with shipyards in Asia (and elsewhere).
• Experience of supporting supply chain / project procurement.

PERSONAL SKILLS:
• Team player and taking an active role to train and educate others.
• Good organizational skills.
• Proactive and curious.
• Ability to work accurately and quickly.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Discretion, courtesy and tact.
• Strong negotiating and diplomacy skills.
• Reliable and accountable.
• Cultural sensitivity.
• Financial acumen.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SBM Offshore N.V. is a listed holding company that is headquartered in Amsterdam. It holds direct and indirect interests in other companies that collectively with SBM Offshore N.V. form the SBM Offshore Group (“the Company”). For further information, please visit our website at . The companies in which SBM Offshore N.V., directly and indirectly, owns investments are separate entities.

SBM Offshore is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. SBM Offshore does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.