Commercial Counsel I&ET LATAM

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, delivering 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:

• Providing commercial legal advice and support related to commercial contract drafting, redlining, negotiation, and closing, which may include, without limitation:
  • Working closely with and providing legal advice to the commercial regional teams, including support on the drafting, review, and negotiations of contracts;
  • Providing preliminary legal support to the business regarding contract interpretation and guidance, particularly regarding disputes or other issues that develop during contract execution;
  • Developing, improving, and maintaining template forms and general terms & conditions;
  • Conducting 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 an annual basis;
  • Driving and advocating 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, particularly 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 practice.
• Fluency in English and Portuguese, with an intermediate level of Spanish.
• Experience in a law firm and/or corporate legal department.
• Strong commitment to integrity and professionalism.
• Ability to give pragmatic and practical legal advice.
• Record 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 activities.
• Comprehensive private medical care options.
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs.
• Tailored financial programs.
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits.

About Us:

We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. 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.

Join Us:

Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let’s come together and take energy forward.

Baker Hughes Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.