Legal Counsel / Legal Adviser

At Aker Solutions we are committed to helping the energy industry and broader society #PowerTheChange towards a low-carbon future.

We are changemakers and problem solvers with more than 180 years of experience. Our ambitions are high. By 2030, renewables and low-carbon solutions for oil and gas will make up two-thirds of our business. Do you want to be a part of driving the transition?

We are looking for a Legal Counsel / Legal Adviser to join our team based in our Aberdeen (AIBP) office.  

• Provide legal support to tender activities worldwide, including advising on and negotiating contract terms towards clients, subcontractors and partners and working closely with the tender management team.
• Provide broad legal support to ongoing projects globally, including contract management, safeguarding key contractual and commercial processes, and working closely with the project management to ensure best practices and results.
• Support corporate governance processes for Aker Solutions’ global delivery models and our global presence, including establishment of cross-border legal and contractual structures
• Manage claims and dispute resolutions processes, providing robust recommendations/advice.
• Develop and maintain credibility with management within all business segments to ensure understanding and compliance to functional policies.
• Work closely with our legal departments in Norway, India, Malaysia, and North America and other internal departments such as tax, treasury, supply chain and insurance to develop a broad understanding of business requirements.
• Liaise with external counsel, as required
• Provide legal advice to the management teams of Aker Solutions, considering legal, commercial, operational and strategic contexts in the advice given.

• LLB or equivalent with strong academic results. Formal qualification as a solicitor is a benefit. We also welcome applications from candidates with non-UK legal diplomas.
• At least two years’ experience as a legal professional, either in-house, with relevant public offices or with a law firm. Relevant experience within new energy services, consultancy, oil and gas and/or construction projects. Experience with industry standard contract templates beneficial.
• Demonstrated ability to have influence and credibility with management.
• Sound understanding of legal principles in a relevant industry.
• Strong personal motivation.
• A strategic and commercial mindset.
• Leadership skills to own and take responsibility for your portfolio and the desire to be a true team player.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills.

• Professional development and excellent career opportunities with the chance to work on wide variety of projects
• A healthy work-life balance with flexible working conditions throughout the different phases of your life journey
• Competitive pay and benefits with excellent pension and insurance schemes as well as private health services
• Additional benefits including, bike2work scheme, access to Sanctus coaching, contribution to gym and sporting activity
• Possibility to work remotely/from home 1-3 days per week

For more information about the position, please contact: Leisha Milne, Email: leisha.milne@akersolutions.com

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Our goal is to make Aker Solutions a place where everyone can perform at their best by creating opportunities for all. We see diversity as a source of creativity, innovation, and as a key competitive advantage. Diversity includes not only gender, ethnicity, or age but also disabilities, religion, sexual orientation, and many other parts of one’s identity. We welcome your application no matter who you are or where you come from and encourage you to let us know if you need any supportive adjustments throughout the recruitment process. 

This is Aker Solutions

Aker Solutions delivers integrated solutions, products and services to the global energy industry. We enable low-carbon oil and gas production and develop renewable solutions to meet future energy needs. By combining innovative digital solutions and predictable project execution we accelerate the transition to sustainable energy production. Aker Solutions employs approximately 11,000 people in more than 15 countries.