Lawyer

Company Description

CGG (www.cgg.com) is a global geoscience technology leader. Employing around 3,700 people worldwide, CGG provides a comprehensive range of data, products, services and solutions that support our clients to achieve their business and transition goals. We combine human ingenuity and new technology to understand and solve the world’s natural resource, environmental and infrastructure challenges. Our unique perspective uncovers new ways for our clients to be more efficient and responsible, for a more sustainable future.

Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic and talented Lawyer to join our team! 

The successful candidate will be primarily allocated to review and assist the Earth Data Business Line by reviewing and preparing licenses contracts and all associated agreements. However, the team operates on a flexible basis so the ability and willingness to cover for other team members, business line clients and work collectively is essential. 

Principle Accountabilities

- Reviewing, drafting & negotiating contracts, including (which may be highly complex)

• General service agreements
• Licence agreements
• Memoranda of understanding / letters of intent
• Confidentiality agreements
• All forms of contract amendments
• Dealing/assisting with disputes, including litigation / arbitration.
• Reviewing and maintaining contract templates
• Writing contracts requirements in conformance with all applicable laws and in compliance policies & procedures.
• Providing general legal advice to business units and to other corporate functions.
• To ensure that the contracts activities are performed in accordance with all procedures, local content requirements e.g. Compliance

- Follow and promote internal contract review process, procedures and practices in accordance with CGG General Instructions;  

- Answer email questions on legal, contractual or process issues;

- Work co-operatively and jointly with other departments (Tax, Compliance & Finance) to provide legal reviews of high standard;

- Develop and assist Business line personal knowledge within reasonable confines;
 

 Travel, including overseas travel, as required.

Qualifications

• Legally qualified LLB/GDL 2:1 or higher required. LPC desirable.
• NQ Solicitor or Legal Executive, or equivalent experience desirable.
• Contract interpretation and drafting experience
• Contract negotiation skills
• IT and research skills.
• Commitment to the understanding or experience of Oil and Gas industry desirable
• French spoken and written skills would be advantageous

Additional Information

Why work at CGG?

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Highly attractive bonus scheme
• Initial 22 days annual leave with future increases, complemented by a flexible buying and selling holiday program
• Company pension with generous employer contribution
• Wellbeing Unmind app – puts you in control of your mental health
• A flexible benefits platform with numerous discount schemes - gym membership, restaurants, cinema tickets, and much more!
• Cycle purchase scheme
• Flexible Private Medical & Dental care programmes
• Sponsorship of visas/comprehensive relocation packages

We are Flexible

• Flexible Working – through our hybrid working scheme, we offer a flexible blend of home and office working
• Bank Holiday Swap - our holiday swap program allows you to change it for another day of your choice!
• Buy & Sell Holiday Programme - you can buy extra holiday, sell unused holiday or even save it up!
• Relaxed dress code policy

We Care about the Environment

We encourage and actively support a strong sense of community, through volunteering and various company initiatives, as well as a strong company commitment to protecting our environment through sustainable solutions, energy saving and waste reduction enterprises.

We see things differently. Diversity fuels our innovation, we value the unique ways in which we differ, and we are committed to equal employment opportunities for all professionals.