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
- Assist the Head of Legal with the review of some 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
- 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
- Assist the Head legal in the analysis and resolution of new complex legal issues, always with forward and innovative thinking
- 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)
- 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 and structuring, as required, data protection compliance (with local and international requirements as applicable)
- Willingness and ability to be a hands‑on legal, with a proactive, independent, energetic and enthusiastic approach
- Strong communication skills: ability to communicate effectively in an international environment with diverse stakeholders, in a clear, fair and transparent manner
- Ability to work under time constraints in a demanding, fast-moving environment
- Self‑motivation and a constant drive for excellence and growth within the role and the team
- Driven and high professional ethics
- Excellent drafting skills, particularly in English
- Flexibility, openness to change, forward-looking mindset
- Collaborative and constructive mindset, with a culture of mutual support
Candidate Profile
- Education: Master’s degree in law in Suriname is a requirement – additional qualifications from foreign university a plus but not a requirement
- Professional experience: 8 years+ in a legal capacity (private practice and/or in-house), covering a broad range of business and corporate law matters and the set-up or coordination of projects and transactions.
- Technical competencies: knowledge or experience in company/business law is an absolute requirement 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: team-worker; self-starter; excellent work ethics; outgoing; eager to learn and develop new areas of legal expertise; open to constructive feedback
Additional Information
- Provide support to the Head of Legal of the branch office based in Paramaribo and in a fast-paced environment
- Act as a trusted, proactive and pragmatic member of the legal department to internal stakeholders, providing clear, operational guidance while preventing legal risks
Domain: Legal Affairs
Type of contract: Fixed term position
Experience: Minimum 6 years
Employer company: TotalEnergies EP Suriname B.V.