Job Description

Where you fit in? The LNG East portfolio includes a variety of complex Shell operated and non-operated ventures and greenfield, expansion and backfill projects (including ventures and projects in Oman, Qatar, China, Brunei, India, and East Africa (Ta Where you fit in The LNG East portfolio includes a variety of complex Shell operated and non-operated ventures and greenfield, expansion and backfill projects (including ventures and projects in Oman, Qatar, China, Brunei, India, and East Africa (Tanzania, Equatorial Guinea, and Mozambique)). The primary role of the Legal Services Integrated Gas LNG team is to provide legal advice, support and related services to business units and projects within LNG West and LNG East. Team members may also provide legal advice, support and related services to other business units and projects (including businesses and projects within other parts of Integrated Gas, Renewables and Energy Solutions, Upstream and Downstream and Acquisition, Divestment & New Business Development projects). The team is expected to provide such advice, support, and related services 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. The Legal Services Integrated Gas LNG team advises on a broad variety of transactional, contentious, regulatory and compliance matters. It seeks to ensure that legal risks are identified, appropriate legal strategies are considered, and documents are appropriately drafted to reflect commercial decisions, at all times consistent with professional standards, legal obligations, the Shell General Business Principles and the Shell Control Framework. What's the role The primary purpose of this role is to provide legal support to businesses and projects within the LNG East portfolio and from time to time to other businesses and projects (including businesses and projects within other parts of Integrated Gas, Renewables and Energy Solutions and Upstream). The successful candidate will also be accountable for the following: Act as lead lawyer or provide support on material LNG East related legal matters and from time to time on other complex legal matters including those within other parts of Integrated Gas, Renewables and Energy Solutions and Upstream 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 Ensure 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 Monitor relevant legal developments and communicate these to the business and functional Directorates Work with commercial colleagues to develop the legal and commercial structure of the existing business activities and any new business opportunities that arise Engage and collaborate with Shell lawyers globally across the function Engage and collaborate with stakeholders across multiple business and organizational lines Contribute to the broader Shell Group business, reputational and stakeholder agenda Maximize benefits and minimize risks that could represent any kind of loss to shareholders, while delivering the business objectives Propose strategies and provide legal support that enable safe, efficient and agile decisions in order to secure competitive advantages Ensure that legal risks are identified, appropriate alternative structures and strategies are considered, and documents are appropriately drafted to reflect commercial decisions, at all times consistent with professional standards, legal obligations, the Shell General Business Principles and the Shell Control Framework Accountable for protecting Shell's rights and reputation in all commercial and contractual arrangements Provide advice in connection with, or otherwise participate in, key engagements with regulatory agencies and other stakeholders Protect Shell's interests and enhance Shell's reputation and brand by providing sound legal advice, assisting with negotiations and drafting legal agreements Provide support to energy transition matters and related innovative projects What we need from you We are keen to hear from candidates with the following qualifications and experience: Law degree and professional legal qualification in a common law jurisdiction Minimum 8 years post qualification experience Strong legal and strategic judgment, coupled with strong business partnering, integrator and stakeholder management skills with a willingness to embrace Health, Safety, Security and Environment (HSSE), ethics and compliance, business partnering and continuous improvement Strong analytical skills, business acumen, risk assessment ability and ability to balance competing interests of businesses at varied stages of their evolution Prior knowledge of and interest in the legal issues relevant to Upstream project and LNG matters would be an advantage but it is not a prerequisite. 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 Demonstrated growth mindset and capability to expand knowledge in relevant areas of law Ability to work inclusively with both internal and external stakeholders with diverse external backgrounds, including senior government officials, senior lawyers, and business representatives Ability to draft with appropriate understanding and interpretation of the commercial intentions and to contribute to achieving business results. Ability to clearly explain legal risks, develop sound mitigation strategies and find acceptable commercial solutions About Shell Singapore Shell is one the largest foreign investors in Singapore and began operations in 1891. Today, we have more than 3,200 employees in Singapore alone. 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