Description:

Candidate profile
  • Juris Doctorate Degree from law school accredited by the American Bar Association or foreign equivalent.
  • Four years' experience practicing law at a company, law firm or government agency.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills; creative and advanced presentation and materials design.
  • Strong project management capability.
  • Ability to work independently on a wide range of projects and exercise judgment to make reasoned decisions.
  • Effective relationship management and influencing skills.
  • Team management and development skills.
  • Strong research and analytic capabilities; attention to detail.
  • Able to work collaboratively within a team and provide cross-support and guidance as needed; able to help motivate and encourage positive team dynamics.
  • Understanding of energy industry (particularly refining and petrochemicals) a plus.
  • This position interacts with executives and all levels of employees and contractors within the global An Oil & Energy Company company, and specifically with executives and managers within the U.S.
  • Ability to act autonomously and to solve complex problems and make strategic decisions.
  • Comfortable working in cross-cultural teams, collaborating across country boundaries with a sense for diversity and inclusion.
  • Highest standards of ethics and integrity.

Activities
The primary responsibilities of this position include:
  • Ensure the integrity of legal services provided by the legal group under this position's control.
  • Guard and defend the Company (i.e., US OTOC affiliates) against legal liabilities and risks
  • Support the Company in demonstrating integrity, transparency and accountability to stakeholders.
  • Map and understand the data privacy landscape and implement policies and procedures, to ensure compliance with laws and reduce the company's risk exposure and potential for penalties.
  • Develop and present training for all levels of the company, including both U.S. and non-U.S. audiences, to increase awareness in the subject scope.
  • In conjunction with the Commercial Law, HSSE, Litigation, Projects and M&A teams, work cooperatively on all aspects of An Oil & Energy Company' business activities in the U.S.
  • Acting as Initial Point of Contact for U.S. affiliates in areas of subject matter expertise and non-U.S. affiliates regarding questions of U.S. law in areas of subject matter expertise.
  • Assist with continued development and implementation of the policies, procedures and training for US One An Oil & Energy Company One Country (OTOC) affiliates (+7000 employees) within the subject area; routinely liaise with the Branch Legal and Integrity groups to coordinate implementation.