Shearwater is a financially strong full service geophysical company owned by Rasmussengruppen, GC Rieber Shipping and Schlumberger. Our main focus is to provide high level service to our clients, meeting high standards of quality in both what we do and how we deliver it.
We have offices around the world, a modern fleet of 23 powerful vessels, including three OBS MPVs and two dedicated source vessels complete with modern technology. We provide in-house processing and imaging product, and data processing software. Together with the technology and manufacturing we are a cutting-edge geophysical company. Our Company is an equal opportunities employer and we are looking for people who can identify themselves with our culture of being safe, inclusive, respectful, dynamic and ambitious
As a global provider of marine seismic data, imaging products, and data processing software, our teams offer unparalleled acquisition capability to our clients; providing them with the tools they need to de-risk their exploration and maximize their production efficiency.
To mirror this, we offer an unparalleled environment for our employees, one that encourages growth and inclusiveness and where everyone feels valued.
We partner with energy companies to find the natural resources the world needs today, as well as to provide subsurface monitoring and site surveys for energy transition applications, as efficiently and safely as possible.
This is a fantastic time to join Shearwater as we expand our teams to meet the seismic exploration challenges of the future.
The Role
Our centralized corporate services departments operate on a global scale but work like a local team.
Combining their experience and expertise, they work collaboratively with the aim to continuously improve our vital people and business functions.
We are currently expanding our legal capabilities to meet the needs that our business growth requires.
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our vibrant and global legal team as Legal Counsel on a full-time, permanent basis. The role reports into the General Counsel and will focus on advising Shearwater`s Marine Acquisition department on procedures and standards to reduce the risk and instil best practice, as well as managing the process of legal review of Shearwaters marine suppliers.
This role could be located in our office in Bergen or Oslo, Norway or Gatwick, UK.
Duties and responsibilities
Manage the process of legal review of marine suppliers, including reviewing and negotiating BIMCO charter parties, and implementing standards and processes, providing clarification on legal language or specifications to the organisation.
Assist with implementation of sub-contractor management standards globally.
Support the Marine Acquisition department in its commercial activities.
Research and evaluate different risk factors regarding supplier and sales contracts and ensure project-specific risks are continually evaluated and reduced through formal risk assessments.
Implementation and management of internal governance policies and regularly monitoring compliance from a legal perspective.
Deal with external parties (regulators, external legal counsel, clients) as applicable.
Provide and manage general legal support across the organisation.
Assist in preparing and populating Shearwater’s generic library of precedents for work across all business lines.
Qualifications
Authorized Law practitioner with proven legal understanding
Relevant work experience and maritime background.
Organised, with ability to prioritise activities, provide advice and make decisions in complex situations with many parties involved.
Works independently and demonstrates initiative.
Possess positive attitude, teamwork capabilities, interpersonal and communication skills.
High ethical awareness and integrity.
Good spoken and written English skills.
Personal qualities
Pro-active mindset with the ability to efficiently deliver quality outcomes.
Ability to work independently.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to effectively prioritise, escalate appropriately and multi-task.
Self-starter who can work collaboratively within a team.
Training and Development
From day one you will contribute, applying and adapting your professional and academic experience for business needs, with any knowledge gaps being filled by an individual learning plan.
What does Shearwater offer employees?
The chance to work in one of the world’s most exciting industries. From acquisition to image processing and research & development, our people innovate collaboratively from sensor to image - a continuous loop between people and technology
Working with highly driven, skilled, and dedicated colleagues, both on and offshore
Competitive salary and benefits
A culture of transparency and freedom which allows our people to develop in an environment that encourages progression
A commitment to being the best and finding people who share this vision
