Job Description: The role of the Legal Services ADNBD team (LSIG/A) is to provide legal advice, support and related services to the ADNBD commercial team, which includes substantial and complex acquisitions and divestments, formation of joint ventures and other new business development projects, in a proactive, timely, cost-effective and professional manner with a view to furthering business objectives in support of the Shell Group Strategy, adding value and protecting shareholder interests. Job Responsibilities: Collaborate with stakeholders across multiple business and organizational lines Engage and collaborate with Shell lawyers globally across the function Accountable for protecting Shell’s rights and reputation in all commercial and contractual arrangements Represent Shell vis-à-vis third parties Act as lead lawyer or provide support to ADNBD Projects and PCRO and Implementation matters Provide support to energy transition matters and related innovative projects Protect Shell's interests and enhance Shell's reputation and brand by providing sound legal advice, assisting with negotiations, and drafting legal agreements Monitor relevant legal developments and communicate these to the business and functional Directorates Propose strategies and provide legal support that enable safe, efficient, and agile decisions to secure competitive advantages Provide advice in connection with, or otherwise participate in, key engagements with regulatory agencies and other stakeholders Ensure that legal considerations, including mitigation of legal risks identified, are considered in operations, planning activities, contracting, new business/project development, including relations with relevant third parties Ensuring optimal use of internal and external legal resources to ensure provision of professional, timely, cost effective and commercial legal advice and support, balancing both risk and value Ensure that legal risks are identified, appropriate alternative structures and strategies are considered, and documents are appropriately drafted to reflect commercial decisions, always consistent with professional standards, legal obligations, the Shell General Business Principles, and the Shell Control Framework Maximize benefits and minimize risks that could represent any kind of loss to shareholders, while delivering the business objectives Work with commercial colleagues to develop the legal and commercial structure of the existing business activities and any new business opportunities that arise Contribute to the broader Shell Group business, reputational and stakeholder agenda Job Requirements: Demonstrate leadership and foundational behaviors – acting as “one Shell” and constantly embracing HSSE, Compliance, collaboration, business partnering and continuous improvement Strong grasp of legal issues, demonstrated learner mindset and capability to expand knowledge in relevant areas of law Good commercial mind Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to develop and sustain relationships and trust with business and functions at all levels and in a range of cultures Strong analytical skills, business acumen, risk assessment ability and ability to balance competing interests of businesses at varied stages of their evolution Currently must have legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer Strong legal and strategic judgment, coupled with strong business partnering, integrator and stakeholder management skills Ability to work inclusively with both internal and external stakeholders with diverse external backgrounds, including senior government officials, senior lawyers/business representatives Ability to clearly explain legal risks, develop sound mitigation strategies and find acceptable commercial solutions. Qualification & Experience: Minimum of three (3) years’ working experience in acquisitions and divestments, including due diligence, contract drafting and negotiation, and identification of legal risks Required Law degree and professional legal qualification. Job Details: Company: Shell Vacancy Type: Full Time Job Location: Houston, TX, US Application Deadline: N/A Apply Here vacancyvite.com
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