| Location | Cut Off, LA |
We are seeking a practical, solution-oriented lawyer to join our Legal Department. Supporting the Edison Chouest Offshore (ECO) family of affiliated companies, you will provide critical legal and commercial guidance across our diverse maritime, offshore energy, and subsea operations.
Contract Management: Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of commercial and maritime agreements, including vessel charter parties, service contracts, lease and sale agreements, vendor agreements, and non-disclosure agreements.
Legal Guidance: Provide accurate, actionable legal counsel to various ECO business units, as a member of the Legal Department with regular interaction with Senior Management.
Regulatory Compliance: Support the review of commercial, operational, safety, and regulatory terms, developing expertise in areas critical to our businesses.
Corporate Law: Advise businesses on risk management, corporate structuring, and other corporate matters.
Dispute Resolution: Handle contractual disputes, collections, and manage external legal counsel when necessary.
Active License to practice law in the State of Louisiana.
Active Notarial Commission for the State of Louisiana.
Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
Proficiency with productivity tools (Word, Excel, Google Suite).
A commercial and pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
Prior in-house counsel, contract review, or negotiation experience.
Familiarity with maritime operations, insurance, business law, and corporate procedures.
Post-law school experience focusing on commercial law, transactional work, or regulatory advising.
The Edison Chouest Offshore family of companies is committed to ensuring all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law with regard to any employment practices. We are dedicated to ensuring all employees are treated with the utmost level of respect as we believe this is the strongest foundation to build upon to foster an environment where employees feel comfortable handling their assignments, sharing their ideas, and pointing out opportunities for improvement.
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