Sr. Manager, Legal Services.

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

As a key leader in the Oceaneering Legal department, the Senior Manager - Legal Services works in close collaboration with other Oceaneers across business units and functional departments to enable business and maximize profit in furtherance of the Company's strategic objectives and within its Mission, Vision, and Values. The Senior Manager - Legal Services is responsible for ensuring timely, accurate, and risk-weighted advice and services related to corporate secretarial and other corporate legal matters.

LOCATION:
Role provides the opportunity to work in hybrid environment, with at least three days in office per week.

• GENERAL:
  • Provide accurate, relevant, complete, and timely information and advice (including but not limited to document drafting and review, oral or written advice on legal issues, and managing outside counsel and other legal support providers) to internal client(s) in accordance with Company policy, risk tolerance, and budget. Exerts influence at higher levels in the organization to ensure timeliness and accuracy in legal activities with an emphasis on mitigating cost of poor quality.
  • Employ systematic thinking to develop standards and forms to improve the quality and efficiency of legal department operations.
  • Manage, develop, and coach paralegal and other legal support staff.
  • Advice and support members of corporate departments and business units on a variety of corporate secretarial, corporate development, treasury, global tax, securities, litigation, and other legal matters.
  • Draft and maintain transaction checklists and key contact lists, prepare closing documents, prepare exhibits to documents. Conduct follow-up regarding post-closing items, such as finalizing and obtaining copies of closing documents.
  • Obtain translations of legal and business documents as required for legal compliance, tax, treasury, and other governance purposes.
  • Deliver risk-weighted advice and decisions while employing change management best practices to achieve departmental and company priorities.
• Corporate Secretarial/Governance
  • Oversee corporate secretarial duties and maintenance of minute books and other corporate files, primarily those related to the Company's foreign subsidiaries in Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East and Africa. Oversee activities related to the establishment and liquidation of subsidiary entities and branches. Assist with new country entry process and related research (as required for the relevant territory/ies).
  • Provide oversight and support for the renewal of necessary licenses, permits and relevant qualifications of and filings for legal entities in domestic and international jurisdictions.
  • Provide oversight and support for the renewal of necessary licenses, permits and relevant qualifications of and filings for legal entities in domestic and international jurisdictions.
  • Assist with the preparation of materials for parent company and subsidiary meetings.
  • Assist with the maintenance of corporate governance policies and practices.\
  • Assist with document preparation and due diligence for M&A and other corporate restructurings or debt transactions.
  • Serve as Assistant Secretary.
  • Assist with various quarterly legal processes including those related to board meetings, director and officer questionnaires, and other similar activities as assigned.
  • Coordinate with external service proviers related to hosting the Company's Annual shareholder meeting.
  • Coordinate the formation, registration, and utilization of corporate entities.
  • Provide support on legal aspects of our executive compensation programs, such as preparing documentation for the Compensation Committee of the Board or assisting with the
  • Company's long-term incentive program.
• Securities
  • Assist with the preparation of a broad range of securities filings under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Securities Act of 1933, as well as other filings with the New York Stock Exchange.
  • Assist with data collection and input of data in Workiva for the Company's annual Proxy Statement
  • Coordinate with external service providers for timely filing and printing of the Company's annual Proxy Statement
• Department Operations
  • Recommend and assist with the adoption of processes and development of automation within the Legal Department, including identifying recurring tasks with respect to the Company's legal operations and maintaining such information in the Company's chosen database(s).
  • Oversee processing of legal fee and other departmental invoices.
  • Assist with Legal Department administration, including matter management, budgets, and interfacing with outside counsel and other vendors.
  • Oversee maintenance of the intranet website for the Legal Department, including posting and updating frequently used forms and related documents.
• Dispute Resolution
  
  • Assist with litigation management in support of responsible legal counsel.
  • Serve as records custodian for purposes of litigation and other dispute resolution.
• Documents and Records:
  • Oversee maintenance of department documents and records in accordance with Company standards and relevant laws and regulations.
  • Ensure strict confidentiality of matters associated with investigations, compensation, corporate development, and other high impact workstreams.

DESIRED:

• Provide assistance on documents and filings related to admiralty and maritime law.
• Undertake other duties and special assignments, including research, review and analysis, as assigned.

REQUIRED:

• 15+ years of experience in corporate paralegal roles responsible for corporate governance and secretarial matters.
• 10+ years of experience in a global business.
• 3+ years of management experience leading direct reports.
• Fluent in English.
  

DESIRED:

• Juris Doctor (JD) or other law degree strongly preferred.
• Certified Paralegal (CP) strongly preferred
• 15+ years of experience in a global business strongly preferred
• Fluency in other languages is a plus, particularly Spanish, Portuguese, Norwegian, and/or Arabic.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:

• Brings a proactive, team-oriented approach.
• Develops and maintains strong professional relationships with Legal colleagues, other Oceaneers, and external customers and suppliers. Demonstrates cultural sensitivity and the ability to effectively communicate across a multinational company.
• Identifies and collaborates with others to improve existing processes in order to achieve greater consistency and efficiency in the delivery of legal support to the business.
• Demonstrates ability to effectively manage legal projects and the implementation of policies, processes, and controls throughout the company.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple workstreams at once across multiple time zones.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision;
• Superior attention to detail;
• Ability to successfully handle multiple tasks simultaneously within stated deadlines;
• Strong analytical skills and problem solving abilities;
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Excellent command of English language, both oral and written;
• Ability to interact effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization;
• Ability to present ideas and information in a concise, organized way;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook and PowerPoint software applications; and
• Familiarity with database functionality and operation.
• Knowledge of and experience with cloud-based software, such as Workiva and Diligent or BoardVantage.
  

This position is Hybrid - Remote and will require commuting to a designated office. Hybrid work schedules are determined by the hiring manager based on business need.

PAY, BENEFITS AND WORK SCHEDULE:

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employee benefits vary by role, however, may include Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Retirement Savings, Life and Disability, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity,national origin, veteran status,disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factors.

Regular full-time employees who apply will be considered along with external candidates. Employees with less than six months with their current position are not eligible to apply for job postings. Please discuss your interest in the position with your current manager/supervisor prior to submitting your completed application. It is highly recommended to apply through the PeopleSoft or Oceanet portals.