Legal Counsel

TotalEnergies EP Suriname B.V. Suriname Reageren vóór 1 oktober 2026

Solliciteer bij de werkgever →

TotalEnergies EP Suriname B.V.

Country

Suriname

City

PARAMARIBO

Area
Suriname

Workplace location

PARAMARIBO-ASSURIA HERMITAGE(SUR)

Employer company

TotalEnergies EP Suriname B.V.

Domain

Legal Affairs

Type of contract

Fixed term position

Experience

Minimum 15 years

Context & Environment
• A professional and stimulating working environment within one of the world’s leading energy companies: numerous career and development opportunities on major, transformative projects
• Work in an international environment and deal with different cultures; knowledge of corporate secretariat is a plus
• A strong focus on knowledge‑sharing, continuous improvement and teamwork

A legal function embedded in operations as a respected business partner and creator of value

Activities
• Review of a wide variety of legal documentation and agreements, provide ad-hoc advice across TEPSR’s activities and departments (contracts and procurements, business team, HSE, etc.) on various contractual and business matters; assist in negotiations and contract review
• Stay abreast of the changes in the Surinamese legislations and regulations likely to impact our activities; keep internal legal digital tool updated and propose upgrades as required
• Contribute to cross‑functional and cross‑border legal initiatives (regular sharing of best practices, providing or organizing with external counsel internal training, and enhancement of legal operations efficiency)
• Analyze and resolve new complex legal issues, always with forward and innovative thinking
• Liaise and coordinate with internal stakeholders (including other group affiliates) and with external counsel and legal departments of regulatory bodies, as required
• Assist the Head of Legal in managing litigation and commercial disputes
• Assist the head of legal in managing and structuring, as required, data protection compliance (with local and international requirements as applicable)

Candidate Profile
• Education: Master’s degree in law in Suriname – additional qualifications from foreign university a plus but not a requirement
• Professional experience: 12 years+ in legal private practice and/or in-house counsel within an international company, covering a broad range of commercial and corporate law matters and the set-up or coordination of projects and transactions. Experience in the oil and gas sector is a plus but not a requirement
• Technical competencies: excellent knowledge of the Surinamese legal systems, institutions, legislative process, contract drafting, clear communication skills (written and spoken), attention to details.
• Language skills: strong command of Dutch (written and spoken); Fluent in English (written and spoken) is essential; knowledge of French is a plus but not a requirement
• Interpersonal skills: self-starter; excellent work ethics; outgoing; eager to learn and develop new areas of legal expertise; open to constructive feedback

Additional Information

TotalEnergies values diversity, promotes individual growth and offers equal opportunity careers.

Apply

Share this job:
• Facebook
• Email
• X
• LinkedIn

< Back to Job Search

Bron: TotalEnergies Suriname · automatisch verzameld door 4U Recruitment.

Om op deze vacature te solliciteren bezoek je jobs.totalenergies.com.

Solliciteer bij de werkgever →

Solliciteer bij de werkgever →

Scroll naar boven