Senior Legal Counsel

As Legal Counsel, you will provide practical, business‑focused legal support across Aker Solutions’ tendering activities and project execution. Working closely with management, project teams, and external advisers, you will play a key role in enabling compliant, value‑driven project delivery in an international environment. Your responsibilities will include:

Providing legal support to tender and project execution processes, including advising on contract terms, delivery and procurement models, partnering arrangements, and local jurisdictional requirements.
Managing and reviewing legal, commercial, and contractual matters related to tenders and project execution, in line with Aker Solutions’ policies and applicable laws.
Participating in and driving contractual negotiations with clients, suppliers, and partners, including managing legal clarifications and contractual risk assessments.
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of contractual agreements, including contracts of sale, cooperation agreements, joint venture agreements, leases, and consultancy agreements.
Advising management teams and project organisations on contractual and commercial matters throughout the project lifecycle, taking into account commercial, operational, and strategic considerations.
Supporting corporate governance processes and global delivery models, including the establishment and management of cross‑border legal and contractual structures.
Reviewing project documentation and coordinating legal input on contractual and commercial issues in close collaboration with internal stakeholders.
Supporting the implementation of actions required to ensure compliance with contractual obligations and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Advising and supporting project management teams on contractual and commercial issues, providing pragmatic recommendations aimed at protecting Aker Solutions’ interests and maximising contract value.
Managing or supporting claims, dispute resolution, and litigation processes as required.
Liaising with external legal advisers to obtain specialised advice, including in jurisdictions where Aker Solutions operates outside its core locations. 

We think you should have:  

A bachelor's or master's degree in law with strong academic results.
Formal qualification as a solicitor is a benefit but not a requirement.
3+ years’ experience as a legal professional, either in-house or with a law firm
Prior relevant experience with contract drafting and negotiations within energy services / oil and gas / renewable / construction projects.
Experience within any of the following areas is a benefit but not a requirement: corporate law and governance, finance, M&A, labor law, IT, software and digitalization, intellectual property, competition law, public administrative law, sanctions and trade compliance, business integrity and anti-corruption, human rights, personal data, tax, marine operations and transportation.
A strong personal motivation, strategic mindset and drive towards commercial behavior.
Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients