Legal Counsel - Houston, United States - Axens North America
Description
ABOUT AXENS
- Axens Group provides a complete range of solutions for the conversion of oil and biomass to cleaner fuels, the production and purification of major petrochemical intermediates as well as treatment and conversion options for natural gas. The offer includes technologies, equipment, furnaces, modular units, catalysts, adsorbents and related services. From feasibility studies to unit startup and followup throughout the entire unit life cycle, Axens Group is ideally positioned to cover the entire value chain to provide integrated offer and sustainable future.
Axens headquarter is registered in France with subsidiaries worldwide but this position will be assigned to
Axens North America, Inc. (Axens NA), with main place of business located in Houston, TX.
Job Summary
JOB DUTIES/Responsibilities
- Assisting the
Commercial Division:
drafting and redlining contractual documentation such as Confidentiality Agreement, Master Services Agreement for the Supply of Goods or Services, Terms and Conditions for Sale or Purchase, Assignment Agreements, License Agreements, construction/EPC contracts, Stand-by Letters of Credit, Memorandum of Understanding, Letter of Intent etc.
and leading contractual negotiations;- Assisting the
- Assist Procurement in their key purchases for the projects awarded to Axens or in their claims with vendors (back charges etc.); Active negotiation with US and international vendors and contractors might be expected;
- Assist the Supply Chain (Axens' manufacturing plants) should they need toll manufacturing contracts, warehouse agreements, product supply agreements, Master agreements etc. to be put in place;
Education
- Law degree required (J.D. and/or LL.M.)
- Current active admission to a U.S Bar required
Work Experience
- Commercial transactional or project experience as well as contractual negotiation
Required SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Ability to effectively manage priorities while meeting deadlines.
- Ability to interface with internal stakeholders with commercial or engineering background (i.e. nonlawyers).
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision, while being a team player and a supportive colleague.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Motivated, curious, committed and accountable.
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