Senior Legal Counsel (Deepwater Development and Production) - New Orleans, LA
Location: United, Louisiana
Description: Shell is at present recruited Senior Legal Counsel (Deepwater Development and Production) - New Orleans, LA right now, this vacancy will be designated in Louisiana. For complete informations about this vacancy opportunity please read the description below. Legal Services provide legal advice, support and related services to Shell businesses,! in a challenging global business environment. By identifying legal risks and considering alternative structures and strategies to accurately reflect commercial decisions, Legal Services further our business objectives and protect shareholder interests.
Shell Oil Company, including its consolidated companies and its share in equity companies, is one of America's leading oil and natural gas producers, natural gas marketers, gasoline marketers and petrochemical manufacturers. Shell, a leading oil and gas producer in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico, is a recognized pioneer in oil and gas exploration and production technology. Shell Oil Company is an affiliate of the Shell Group, which operates in over 110 countries and territories and employs more than 104,000 people.
At Shell our commitment is to satisfy the world’s need for energy with economically, socially and environmentally responsible solutions. We seek a high standard of performance, and understand tha! t great ideas can change the world. If you want to work with a! group of creative, ambitious and innovative professionals then you should consider Shell. We will provide you with the resources to put your ideas into action, worldwide opportunities to advance your career, and outstanding benefits and rewards that support your quality of life. Join us and let’s make a real difference together.
Responsibilities :
Shell Legal Services provide legal advice, support and related services to Shell businesses, in a challenging global business environment. By identifying legal risks and considering alternative structures and strategies to accurately reflect commercial decisions, Legal Services further our business objectives and protect shareholder interests.
Shell Oil Company, including its consolidated companies and its share in equity companies, is one of America’s leading oil and natural gas producers, natural gas marketers, gasoline marketers and petrochemical manufacturers. Shell, a leading oil and gas prod! ucer in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico, is a recognized pioneer in oil and gas exploration and production technology. Shell Oil Company is an affiliate of the Shell Group, which operates in over 110 countries and territories and employs more than 104,000 people.
At Shell our commitment is to satisfy the world’s need for energy with economically, socially and environmentally responsible solutions. We seek a high standard of performance, and understand that great ideas can change the world. If you want to work with a group of creative, ambitious and innovative professionals then you should consider Shell. We will provide you with the resources to put your ideas into action, worldwide opportunities to advance your career, and outstanding benefits and rewards that support your quality of life. Join us and let’s make a real difference together.
Perform as lead and senior legal counsel supporting all aspects of Shell’s Upstream Americas Deepwater business, w! ith a primary focus on activities in the Gulf of Mexico.
Become a v! alued legal team member for a highly profitable and growing energy business in the Americas, part of a global organization with one of the most recognized brands in the world.
Work for a financially sound company with over 100 years of solid business performance.
Work directly with business clients on a day-to-day basis.
Work with highly experienced and collegial legal professionals from around the world, as well as professionals from other supporting functions such as external affairs, government relations, regulatory, compliance, human resources, finance.
Become exposed to opportunities to advance into management of other lawyers or lead multi-disciplinary teams.
Maintain a reasonable work/life balance, while enjoying a competitive salary and benefits package.
Access to training opportunities in both legal/compliance, and other business skill areas such as negotiation, drafting, oil and gas law, incident response and crisis management, and business! regulatory compliance.
Requirements :
Must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer.
JD is required.
Member in good standing of LA bar (or ability to acquire that status within 12 months).
Minimum eight (8) years of sophisticated commercial or transactional legal experience required, including experience with offshore oil and gas projects and/or regulatory frameworks .
Strong commercial, transactional and client advisory skills in, or which can be readily applied to, the offshore Upstream and Midstream oil and gas industry.
Candidate should have competitive credentials and related experience from corporate in-house, governmental, and/or leading law firm practice.
Confidence to make decisions in ambiguous circumstances and to work in an uncertain regulatory and legal environment without significant management oversight.
Ability to prioritize time spent on particular! matters by value and risk.
Ability to define difficult positions a! nd achieve balance with commercial considerations.
Ability to think strategically and to appreciate both the immediate and longer term impacts on the business of different legal courses of action
Willingness and ability to undertake or assist in new areas of practice.
Global mindset and ability to work virtually with lawyers in other regions. The Shell Group offers an outstanding benefits package. No phone inquiries will be accepted.
Application Deadline :
Saturday 21 September 2013
Number of Vacancies :
1
In addition to the tasks outlined in this job description, you may be assigned other responsibilities as needed. The Royal Dutch/Shell Group of companies offers an outstanding benefits package. In order to be considered for this position, you must complete an online candidate profile. No phone inquiries will be accepted. Shell Companies in the U.S. are equal opportunity employers.
Please note: We! occasionally amend or withdraw Shell jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date.
Before applying, you are advised to read our data protection policy. This policy describes the processing that may be associated with your personal data and informs you that your personal data may be transferred to Royal Dutch/Shell Group companies around the world.
The Shell Group and its approved recruitment consultants will never ask you for a fee to process or consider your application for a career with Shell. Anyone who demands such a fee is not an authorised Shell representative and you are strongly advised to refuse any such demand.
Shell is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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This vacancy starts available on: Thu, 22 Aug 2013 04:43:18 GMT
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