Rosneft Marine

 

 

 

 

Sole In-house Legal Counsel (Maternity Cover)
London

 

UK-based subsidiary of a major multinational oil company is seeking Sole In-house Legal Counsel for a maternity cover period of 7-8 months beginning in January 2017. This exciting opportunity will suit an experienced Corporate/Commercial Lawyer fluent both in English and Russian.

Being a Sole Counsel and reporting to the Company Director you will be responsible for:

  • Negotiating and drafting long-term bunker fuel supply agreements, dealing with a range of contracts, including issues arising out of General Terms & Conditions, agency, service agreements;
  • Advising on various legal issues arising at day-to-day business functions of the Company, including general queries on Immigration Law;
  • Employment – supporting members of the team and the Company management to ensure compliance and assist with interpretation of employment legislation;
  • Developing, drafting and briefing the employees and the Management on the Company on Internal Regulations, Policies and Procedures;
  • Liaising with external legal advisers regarding legal issues requiring highly specialized professional experience;
  • Credit Risk assessment;
  • Corporate Governance and compliance issues, including liaison with foreign Parent Company;
  • Dispute Resolution - analysis and resolution of claims (experience with litigation and arbitration).

Person Specification:

  • The successful candidate will be a qualified solicitor of 3-6 years PQE with substantial experience at a senior level, preferably with some experience in Oil & Gas sector, particularly in bunker fuel trading (this is not a pre-requisite).
  • You will have previous in-house experience;
  • You will have demonstrated ability in negotiating and drafting complex corporate transactions, working with key senior stakeholders;
  • Broad legal experience across a wide range of commercial issues with good contract knowledge;
  • You must be able to explain things in laymen’s terms and interact with members of professionals from different fields of expertise;
  • You will have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, both in English and Russian;
  • You must be able to prioritise and deal with urgent conflicting deadlines.