Senior Legal Counsel – Offshore Renewables

As our offshore wind activities continue to grow, we are looking for an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join our global Group Legal & Compliance team.

The position will be located in Deep Ocean’s Aberdeen office.

You will support our Offshore Renewables business and give clear, risk-based and solution-oriented advice on major offshore wind contracts, commercial agreements and corporate matters.

As our offshore wind activities continue to grow, we are looking for an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join our global Group Legal & Compliance team.

The position will be located in Deep Ocean’s Aberdeen office.

You will support our Offshore Renewables business and give clear, risk-based and solution-oriented advice on major offshore wind contracts, commercial agreements and corporate matters.

What will you do in this position?

• Draft, review and negotiate offshore wind contracts, including FIDIC- and LOGIC-based contracts for transport and installation, cable lay, IMR, survey and EPCI scopes.
• Support tenders and bids in the Offshore Renewables segment, including contract risk reviews, deviation lists and approval of liability, indemnity and insurance positions.
• Advise on general commercial contracts, including framework agreements, subcontracts, vessel and equipment charters, supply and services agreements, and joint ventures.
• Provide general corporate and governance support for the group’s entities, and help manage claims, variations and disputes during project execution.
• Work closely with commercial, project, HSEQ and insurance teams across Deep Ocean’s global organisation to identify and manage legal risk and ensure compliance.
• Who are you? (Education and professional experience)
• UK law degree (or an equivalent qualification from other jurisdictions).
• Preferably qualified to practice law in Scotland or England & Wales (or an equivalent qualification).
• 5–10 years of relevant experience, from a leading law firm and/or an in-house legal function.
• Solid experience in offshore energy, ideally offshore wind, including working with FIDIC, LOGIC and/or bespoke EPCI and T\&I contract forms.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills in commercial contracts, with a good understanding of general corporate law and corporate governance.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.
• Can you also tick off several of the following descriptions? (Personal Qualifications)
• You can handle complex legal issues on your own and give clear, commercially focused advice.
• You pay close attention to detail and understand risk, and you stay pragmatic about project realities.
• You are proactive and self-driven, and you do well in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• You communicate and collaborate well across functions, cultures and time zones.

Our values are important to us, and therefore we are looking for people who identify with them - Attitude Courage & Teamwork (ACT): We ACT with a can-do Attitude.

We ACT with the Courage to embrace new challenges, to stop unsafe practices, always be compliant and to shift boundaries with innovative solutions and we ACT as one Team.

Why will you enjoy working with us?

• A fast-paced and team-oriented work environment – we have fun at work!
• Varied challenges, great development opportunities, and the chance to make an impact in a global organization.
• Favorable travel insurance (including family members), health insurance, and pension plans, as well as subsidies for physical activity.
• Flexible working hours and a strong focus on work-life balance, so you can thrive both at work and at home.
• After work activity groups for E-sport, football, padel, jogging, climbing and more!
• Based in Aberdeen, working with colleagues in Deep Ocean’s global Group Legal & Compliance team in Norway (Oslo and Haugesund), in the UK (Aberdeen and London), in the US (Houston) and in Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur).

We are proud to be a workplace that offers equal opportunities for all.

Inclusion, equality and diversity are central, and all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Equal treatment is a prerequisite, regardless of ethnicity, skin colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or gender identity.

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For some positions, we may conduct background checks in the final phase of the process. We always do this in dialogue with you and in line with current regulations.

About us

Deep Ocean is a technology-driven, independent solution provider in the ocean space.

We offer companies within oil and gas, offshore renewables, deep sea minerals, and other non-energy niches a full range of services – from surveys, engineering, project management and installation to maintenance and recycling.

Our global team of experts is at the forefront of remote and autonomous operations and digitally- enabled services.

Supported by an extensive tool and technology pool, they drive cost-efficient, safe and sustainable operations.

Deep Ocean is committed to sustainability, continuously working to reduce both the carbon footprint and costs of our customers' operations.

A global ocean services provider, Deep Ocean enables the energy transition and sustainable use of ocean resources.

Our people are what make the difference. Technology, systems, and processes provide the foundation -but it is our teams who deliver.