Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for navigating complex commercial transactions and global business agreements?
 

Do you thrive in a dynamic, cross-functional environment where your legal expertise drives impactful business outcomes?
 

Join our team!

Baker Hughes is the leading energy technology company, who delivers across the energy value chain through our market-leading business segments. 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.
 

Partner with the best

We are seeking a skilled and dynamic Counsel to provide legal support for commercial and operational matters. In this role, you will handle high-level contract negotiations, manage legal risks, and ensure compliance with industry regulations, while collaborating with internal teams to drive business success.
 

As the Commercial Counsel, among other tasks, you will be responsible for:

Provide commercial legal advice and support mainly related to the commercial contract drafting, redlining, negotiation and closing, which may include, without limitation:Work closely with and provide legal advice to the commercial regional teams, including support on the drafting, review and negotiations of contracts;Providing preliminary legal support to business regarding contract interpretation and guidance, particularly regarding disputes or other issues that develop during contract execution;Develop, improve and maintain template forms and general terms & conditions;Conduct impactful training to the business’ team in relation to legal, regulatory and compliance matters, including training on terms & conditions to commercial and, as may be the case, to sourcing teams on annual basis;Drive and advocate commercial and sourcing policies and procedures, supplier/customer approval and competitive bidding.Providing legal advice to the business on strategic initiatives and relationships, including alliance, frame or strategic agreements, joint ventures, channel partner relationships, and other growth and profitability initiatives.Providing ongoing tactical advice and support in general commercial matters and transactions.Advising on customer contract execution issues, particularly regarding disputes or other issues that develop during contract execution and collection of past dues.Advising the business on regulatory, privacy, antitrust, corporate governance, data protection, compliance and advertising/promotional matters. Keeping abreast of legal developments in Latin America Countries, in particular new commercial, regulatory and compliance risks that arise in the region. 

Fuel your passion

To be successful in this role you will need:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma / GED with at least experience in Legal).Experience in legal practiceFluency in English and Portuguese, Spanish intermediate levelExperience in law firm and/or corporate legal department Strong commitment to integrity and professionalismAbility to give pragmatic and practical legal adviceRecord of successful teamwork and diplomatic abilities

Work in a way that works for you.

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:

Please discuss your preferred working arrangements with your recruiter during the process.Hybrid work model: required ~3x/week presence at office (Ventura Office, Rio de Janeiro/RJ).

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activitiesComprehensive private medical care optionsSafety net of life insurance and disability programsTailored financial programsAdditional elected or voluntary benefits