Jr Legal Counsel Job Description
Junior Legal Counsel
About The Role
For an important international Oil & Gas company we are currently looking for a Junior Legal Counsel to work out in Mexico City. If you’re passionate and deeply curious about finding solutions to new challenges, you could be the perfect fit for this role.
Required Qualifications:
At least 6 months of working experience in governmental entities related to the Oil & Gas industry.
Ideally a graduate or in the process of obtaining a degree for less than 6 months.
Experience working with commercial and Government operations.
Ability to work independently.
What you will do:
Focal point for arriving documents to the functions within the organization.
Assistance in the corporate follow-up of Mexican entities.
Responsible for daily routine task such as photocopying, scanning, filing, distributing and archiving on server or any other platform required.
Responsible for the continuous update of physical documentation, including tenders’ files and ensure compliance with administrative filing procedures.
Assist Legal Manager on the negotiation and settlement of contractual disputes.
Support the procurement activity in the drafting and development of the wellsite subcontracts under the supervision of the Legal Manager.
Assistance in drafting shareholders' meetings, powers of attorney and other notarial matters.
Assistance in civil, commercial, and administrative contracts with suppliers and agents.
Follow-up of existing contracts, leases, and interim and consulting services.
Assistance in the negotiation of contracts with individuals during the bidding phase.
Assistance in the review of bids and drafting of public contracts.
Assistance in the drafting of bonds.
Legal follow-up of projects: drafting letters, constant communication with internal clients and operational staff.
Reviewing and drafting legal/regulatory documentation and commercial contracts.
Follow-up of environmental litigation and management with external lawyers.
Travel availability.
Mandatory skills:
Excellent English communication skills.
Soft skills:
Self-starting
Team-oriented
Good communication skills
Strong analytical skills
Why You Will Love This Job
Join a collaborative working environment with everything you need to be your best.
Collaboration with knowledgeable professionals
A commitment to your professional growth.
Job Perks and benefits:
The benefits program includes benefits per law (Social security, retirement and other specified by Mexico Labor Law) and additional benefits to complement you and your family´s needs.
-Competitive salary
-Long term assignment hired directly by our Global Partner in Mexico´s office (CDMX)
-100% payroll scheme
If you have a lot of these skills, but not all of them, please still apply. We love to work with those who love to learn.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
