CGG (www.cgg.com) is a global technology and HPC leader that provides data, products, services and solutions in Earth science, data science, sensing and monitoring. Our unique portfolio supports our clients in efficiently and responsibly solving complex digital, energy transition, natural resource, environmental, and infrastructure challenges for a more sustainable future.

With our drive, deep curiosity and understanding of the Earth and its subsurface, we’re uncovering new, more sustainable ways for our clients to meet the needs of their customers and achieve their business and energy transition goals.

Joining the Legal EAME team and reporting to Gemma Denny (Head of Legal EAME) the Lawyer will be primarily allocated to (i) review and assist the Earth Data Business Line by reviewing and preparing license contracts and all associated agreements and (ii) provide support to the Head of Legal. However, the team operates on a flexible basis so the ability and willingness to cover for other team members, business line clients and work collectively is a prerequisite.

Principle Accountabilities

• Reviewing, drafting & negotiating contracts, including (which may be highly complex
• General service agreements
• Licence agreements
• Memoranda of understanding / letters of intent
• Confidentiality agreements
• All forms of contract amendments
• Dealing/assisting with disputes, including litigation / arbitration.
• Reviewing and maintaining contract templates
• Providing general legal advice to business units and to other corporate functions.
• Travel, including overseas travel, as required.
• To follow and promoting internal contract review process, procedures and practices in accordance with CGG General Instructions,
• Writing contracts requirements in conformance with all applicable laws and in compliance policies & procedures.
• To ensure that the contracts activities are performed in accordance with all procedures, local content requirements e.g. Compliance
• Ensuring that confidentiality is maintained
• working co-operatively and jointly with other departments (Tax, Compliance & Finance) to provide legal reviews of high standard.
• If requested by the workload, review contracts for a variety of business lines and have a flexible, team approach.
• To prepare and review the Contract Amendments and Change Orders.
•  Answer email questions on legal, contractual or process issues
• Develop and assist Business line personal knowledge within reasonable confines.
• Providing legal support for corporate work, including, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate restructuring and equity financing

Key Competencies

• Ability to communicate clearly with the ability to explain legal issues in a readily understood manner, and strong negotiation and presentation skills.
• Ability to draft legal documentation, sometimes complex within deadlines.
• Strong negotiation skills
• Strong team working and soft skills.
• Strong ability to deliver pragmatic and considered recommendations
• Time management skills and the ability to prioritise.
• Ability and flexibility to embrace new areas of law and concepts
• IT and research skills
• Demonstrates ability to develop good commercial acumen
• Commitment to the understanding or experience of Oil and Gas industry desirable
• French spoken and written skills and would be advantageous.
• Management experience would also be advantageous.

#LI-Hybrid

• Legally qualified LLB/GDL 2:1 or higher required. LPC desirable.
• 5 years+ PQE Solicitor or Legal Executive, or equivalent experience desirable.

Why work at CGG?

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Highly attractive bonus scheme
• Initial 22 days annual leave with future increases
• Company pension with generous employer contribution
• Wellbeing Unmind app – puts you in control of your mental health
• A flexible benefits platform with numerous discount schemes - gym membership, restaurants, cinema tickets, and much more!
• Regular social club events, spontaneous reward events throughout the year
• Cycle purchase scheme
• Flexible Private Medical & Dental care programmes

We are Flexible

• Flexible Working – through our hybrid working scheme, we offer a flexible blend of home and office working
• Bank Holiday Swap - our holiday swap program allows you to change it for another day of your choice!
• Buy & Sell Holiday Programme - you can buy extra holiday, sell unused holiday or even save it up!
• Relaxed dress code policy

Learning and Development

At CGG, you will have the space to grow at the pace of your passion and explore the opportunities available to those who dare and deliver. 

Our culture of learning and complementary approach to supported or self-guided career development, enables the design of tailored courses to suit specific needs our employees to aid personal growth in areas related to technical, commercial and personal skills, via an extensive suite of CGG developed courses, managed through our own Learning Hub.

We Care about the Environment

We encourage and actively support a strong sense of community, through volunteering and various company initiatives, as well as a strong company commitment to protecting our environment through sustainable solutions, energy saving and waste reduction enterprises.

We see things differently. Diversity fuels our innovation, we value the unique ways in which we differ, and we are committed to equal employment opportunities for all professionals.