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Legal Counsel - Integration & Solutions

Baker HughesDubai, UAE1 months agoSenior
Seniorfulltime

Skills

Corporate LawContract DraftingLitigation

About This Role

Overview

Are you a solutions‑oriented legal professional with a passion for supporting complex global projects?

Do you excel at navigating commercial risk while enabling business execution in a dynamic environment?

Partnering with the Best

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Baker Hughes is a global energy technology company delivering innovative solutions across the energy value chain.

Our Oilfield Services & Equipment (OFSE) business supports customers through integrated solutions that combine technology, execution excellence, and commercial discipline.

We are committed to compliance, integrity, and strong partnerships that enable long‑term value creation.

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As **Legal Counsel – OFSE, Integration & Solutions (I&S)**, you will provide strategic and transactional legal support to the I&S business.

Reporting to the I&S Segment Counsel, you will advise on complex commercial matters, vendor‑side negotiations, subcontracting structures, and project execution risks.

You will partner closely with cross‑functional stakeholders to enable business objectives while ensuring compliance with legal, regulatory, and company standards.

As Legal Counsel – I&S (OFSE), you will be responsible for:

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  • Serving as a trusted legal advisor to the I&S business, supporting the I&S Segment Counsel in delivering pragmatic, business‑focused legal guidance.
  • Providing legal support related to commercial strategy, risk assessment, and compliance across the I&S portfolio.
  • Supporting subcontracting activities for integrated, multiparty, and technically complex projects with significant vendor involvement.
  • Leading and supporting vendor‑side negotiations to protect Baker Hughes’ commercial position and mitigate contractual risk.
  • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a range of commercial agreements, including subcontracts, service agreements, vendor contracts, NDAs, MOUs, and collaboration agreements.
  • Ensuring appropriate flow‑down and back‑to‑back contractual terms with vendors and suppliers.
  • Partnering with Supply Chain, Sourcing, Project Management, Risk, Commercial, and other internal functions to manage contractual and execution risk throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Delivering practical, solution‑oriented legal advice aligned with operational and commercial realities.
  • Supporting the development and rollout of templates, governance frameworks, processes, and best practices to improve contracting efficiency, compliance, and risk mitigation.
  • Providing additional commercial legal support for the North America region, including drafting and negotiation of customer‑facing commercial agreements.
  • Supporting sourcing‑related legal matters in collaboration with the broader Sourcing Legal team.
  • To be successful in this role you will:

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  • Hold a Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent legal degree with active membership in at least one recognized bar association.
  • Have **a minimum of 7 years of hands‑on experience** (in‑house and/or law firm) handling a broad range of commercial and transactional legal matters, including complex contract negotiation and deal execution.
  • Demonstrate a strong commitment to integrity, compliance, and professional ethics.
  • Be self‑motivated and proactive, with the ability to take ownership of matters and anticipate business needs.
  • Communicate complex legal issues clearly and effectively to diverse stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.
  • Operate successfully in a fast‑paced, matrixed, multi‑stakeholder environment.
  • Collaborate effectively across functions and regions to deliver aligned outcomes.
  • Apply a pragmatic, solution‑focused mindset to balancing risk management with business enablement.
  • Demonstrate adaptability, resilience, and leadership presence in a dynamic business environment.

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  • Experience supporting large‑scale, integrated, or technically complex projects.
  • Familiarity with international contracting and cross‑border project execution.
  • Strong influencing skills with commercial, operational, and executive stakeholders.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and quality.
  • Working with Us

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At Baker Hughes, our people are central to our success.

We foster a collaborative, inclusive, and integrity‑driven culture where legal professionals are empowered to add value, develop their careers, and support the business responsibly.

Working for You

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  • We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support overall well‑being and long‑term success, including:
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
  • Financial and retirement programs
  • Life insurance and disability coverage
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Additional voluntary benefits
  • You will be eligible to participate in Company-sponsored benefit programs, including health & welfare programs and the Thrift Plan (401k).
  • You will have a choice of coverage options that best suit your needs.
  • Coverage options and contribution amounts are related to your benefit elections, base salary level, and specific requirements of each of these plans.
  • This position is eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package, which can be found ***here***, and is further eligible for additional forms of compensation such as bonuses subject to the terms of the applicable benefit plans or policies.
  • The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Legal Advisor - Commercial Counsel**About Us:**
  • We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide.
  • Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.

Join Us

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress?

Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you!

Let’s come together and take energy forward.

Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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