Job Description

Job Overview:

Serve as legal advisor and day-to-day counsel for the global Supply Chain Management (SCM) function including claims management.

Responsibilities

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Align with the strategic vision for the Supply Chain Management (SCM) team and the Sustainability and Governance (S&G;) team
• Review and manage Indian projects related claims and coordinate with legal & Contracts Management
• Implement and execute proactive legal policies to minimize risk and protect the organization
• Draft prime contract flow down requirements into vendor subcontracts, purchase orders or existing MSAs
• Draft, review, negotiate and approve vendor purchase orders, supply orders and subcontracts
• Make recommendations and support the project manager and operations team on vendor agreements, taking into consideration risk mitigation
• Provide ongoing legal guidance and project management support throughout the contract lifecycle
• Collaborate with S&G; team and SCM to proactively identify and implement process and efficiency improvements




• Responsible for expanding expertise and contracting knowledge within SCM
• In conjunction with SCM, develop and maintain consistent standards and work processes for vendor contracting across the global organization
• Design and execute appropriate training in supply chain contracts to SCM and Contracts professionals
• In conjunction with Legal Counsel – Indirect Procurement, assist with drafting, review, and negotiation of a wide variety of corporate agreements, including IT agreements, non-disclosure agreements, security agreements, talent development agreements, procurement agreements, office equipment rental and/or purchase agreements.

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications and Education:

• Qualification in law preferably a J.D. or LLB degree from a reputed Indian university and 5-10 years of broad legal experience in the construction, industrial or energy industry, with an emphasis on supply chain

📌 Counsel (Chennai)
🏢 McDermott International
📍 Chennai