Legal Counsel - BAR registered

Corporate Counsel

With a career at Aramco, a global leader in the energy industry, you'll provide the invaluable support that keeps our business moving forward. You will work closely with business leaders and cross-functional teams to provide expert legal advice on a wide range of matters, including commercial contracts, corporate law, and other key legal areas. From exploration and production to refining and distribution, the scale and complexity of our operations means your expertise will get the full exposure it deserves. So just imagine the possibilities for development. We have the model for generations of sustainable energy. But it all begins with a huge investment in your expertise.

Position

An in-house Legal Counsel role within the General Corporate & Commercial (GC&C) legal team of Aramco Overseas Company B.V., a Dutch subsidiary of Saudi Aramco, handling a variety of legal matters concerning operations and investments across Europe, the US and Asia.

Looking For

A certified (bar admitted), experienced, Netherlands-based, English-speaking attorney with 5-10 years of experience, including working in private practice or for a multinational, in the field of commercial contracts and corporate law. A resilient lawyer, thriving when challenged with multiple priorities in a fast paced work environment, collaborating with the business to develop deal structures and mitigate associated risks.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising on a wide range of matters and across the jurisdictions in which we operate, including contracts, compliance, litigation, regulatory developments, new business development, strategy and processes;
• Being a business partner and first line of support to internal and external clients;
• Drafting templates in support of our contract teams and other clients, and support as needed in negotiating, reviewing and advising on all types of contracts, including contracts for procurement of material, software and services, MOUs, LOIs, SPAs, intercompany agreements, engineering agreements, R&D agreements, joint venture agreements, and shareholder agreements;
• General corporate housekeeping support to clients;
• Guidance to the paralegal staff; and
• Training clients on relevant regulatory developments.

We Bring

• The opportunity to work for a company where energy is opportunity;
• A can do company and team culture with room for initiative;
• A space to grow by providing training and development opportunities;
• A wide and interesting range of work and clients; and
• Vibrant colleagues of over 50 nationalities, each bringing unique perspectives and experiences to the table.

When you join us, you're not just becoming part of a company, you're becoming part of a global community where collaboration knows no borders. Together, we create an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.

Qualifications / Skills

• EU or US bar admittance (others will be considered); HAVE TO HAVE
• A Law degree from a recognized, accredited institution;
• Excellent English skills, both written and verbal; Dutch language proficiency welcomed.
• A minimum of 10 years working in private practice (at least 2 years) and as an in house attorney (preferably in a multinational or oil and gas company). Advanced qualification(s) or other work experience may be considered to contribute as work experience;
• Demonstrable knowledge in corporate and Contract law as a primary focus. Additional legal knowledge/experience in applicable areas (such as intellectual property, regulatory compliance, or employment law) is welcomed;
• Proficiency working autonomously while seamlessly collaborating within an international team.
• Demonstrable ability to engage effectively with clients across various functions and professionally represent the organization in interactions with external parties, including law firms;
• Enthusiasm, energy, hands on mentality, flexibility and humour;
• A mindset that embraces the challenges of delivering high quality work within deadlines, or working on new factual or legal topics, or in new jurisdictions;
• Strong interpersonal skills, excellent communication and collaboration skills within and across teams to break down barriers and achieve team goals; and
• Willingness for occasional travel.

Seniority Level

Mid Senior level

Employment Type

Full time

Job Function

Legal

Industry

Oil and Gas