Senior Counsel

Hanwha Ocean is undergoing a transformative journey, evolving from a traditional shipbuilder into a comprehensive Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Installation, and Operation (EPCIO) solutions provider. Our portfolio now spans FPSO, FLNG, offshore renewables, drilling rigs, floating production units, as well as major developments across onshore energy and infrastructure sectors.

This strategic expansion strengthens our ability to deliver exceptional project execution by seamlessly integrating the energy and infrastructure cultures of Asia and America across a diverse set of emerging markets and verticals. By expanding into onshore power plants, including gas-based and combined-cycle facilities, as well as onshore and offshore wind projects, in addition to our established offshore capabilities, we further broaden our commitment to providing world-class, end-to-end energy solutions.

Explore opportunities to be part of our dynamic team at the Energy Plant Unit (EPU) and contribute to groundbreaking projects that redefine the onshore and offshore industry.

Position Overview:

The Senior Counsel provides strategic legal support across corporate and operational functions, including governance, compliance, data protection, entity management, corporate policy, commercial agreements, and risk mitigation. This role serves as a trusted advisor to senior management and corporate teams, ensuring company operations comply with applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. The position reports to the Head of Legal.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a day-to-day legal advisor to corporate functions, including HR, procurement, IT, finance, real estate, and operations.
• Support employment-related matters in coordination with HR, including policies, employee agreements, investigations, and terminations.
• Provide legal guidance on insurance, claims coordination, and dispute avoidance, working with internal teams and outside counsel when necessary.
• Manage and coordinate outside counsel, including scope, budget, and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure legal advice aligns with business objectives and operational realities.

• Advise on corporate governance matters, including entity structure, registration, and compliance with applicable laws.
• Maintain corporate records, including charters, bylaws, and regulatory filings.
• Support corporate reorganizations, mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures from a governance perspective.

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial and operational agreements, including NDAs, service agreements, consulting agreements, vendor contracts, and intercompany agreements.

• Advise on and support ethics, compliance, and regulatory matters, including the development and implementation of internal policies and procedures.

• Partner with compliance, HR, finance, and risk teams on issues related to anti-corruption, trade compliance, data privacy, and corporate governance.
• Identify legal risks and provide practical, business-oriented mitigation strategies.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited US law school.
• Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and eligibility to register as in-house counsel in Texas.
• 6+ years of legal experience, including in-house or law firm experience focused on corporate law, governance, compliance, and commercial agreements.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice.
• Prior experience in energy, oil & gas, shipbuilding and/or EPC companies is highly preferred
• Experience managing or coordinating external counsel and internal stakeholders on complex corporate matters.

Diversity and Inclusion:

Hanwha believes that diversity and inclusion are vital to our success. We believe that by embracing different ideas and approaches, we enhance our ability to deliver the best results for our employees, our environment, and ultimately our business partners and customers. We foster a culture where all colleagues are able to share their passions and ideas in order that we may collectively embrace and overcome the challenges in our industry, and work toward a brighter future.

Hanwha is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.