Legal Counsel Finance

As part of SBM Offshore’s Legal Finance Department, you will play an important role in supporting innovative financial transactions and providing trusted legal guidance across multiple jurisdictions. The company offers a collaborative culture where your expertise will be valued, and your professional growth supported through ongoing training opportunities and exposure to high-profile deals. If you are looking for a position that combines challenging work with the chance to build strong networks across continents, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

• Join SBM Offshore’s renowned Legal Finance Department at Schiphol and become part of a supportive, multicultural team that values knowledge sharing and professional development.
• Work closely with business leaders and external counsel worldwide, advising on complex project finance structures, M&A transactions, and strategic financial initiatives.
• Benefit from flexible working opportunities within an organisation committed to nurturing talent, encouraging collaboration, and offering exposure to major international markets.

What you'll do:

In this Legal Counsel Finance role at SBM Offshore in Schiphol, you will be at the heart of high-value financial transactions that shape the future of global energy projects. Your day-to-day activities will involve close cooperation with internal stakeholders from diverse backgrounds as well as external counsel in numerous countries. You will provide essential legal support throughout all stages of project finance deals—ensuring regulatory compliance in complex bond markets while drafting robust contractual frameworks for multi-jurisdictional operations. By leveraging your analytical skills and attention to detail, you will help safeguard SBM Offshore’s interests during negotiations involving loans, securities documentation or M&A activity. Your ability to communicate clearly with both legal experts and business leaders will ensure that all parties are aligned on risk management strategies. Success in this position means not only delivering sound legal advice but also contributing positively to a culture of continuous improvement by sharing insights gained from each transaction.

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of SBM Offshore’s debt and equity financing structures for floating production storage and offloading units (FPSOs), including sale and leaseback arrangements.
• Analyse and interpret regulations governing the US bond market, particularly Regulation S and Rule 144A, ensuring compliance across all relevant transactions.
• Collaborate as a trusted advisor within deal teams to facilitate the successful closure of financial transactions such as joint ventures, restructurings, mergers and acquisitions, and liquidity instruments.
• Deliver timely, accurate, and pragmatic legal advice to stakeholders across SBM Offshore’s Corporate Finance and Strategic Finance business lines on a wide range of legal finance topics.
• Act as the primary point of contact for external law firms during contract negotiations spanning multiple jurisdictions including Japan, Switzerland, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, the Netherlands, Brazil, Guyana, Surinam, Namibia, Malaysia, and China.
• Draft, review, and negotiate various financial agreements such as LMA-based loan documents, shareholder loans and agreements, conditions precedent documents, security documentation, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), derivatives contracts, and share purchase agreements (SPAs).
• Report regularly to the Legal Counsel & Compliance Leadership Team on key legal issues and risks while identifying lessons learned and areas for improvement within the business.
• Foster strong inter-personal relationships with colleagues across SBM Offshore’s offices worldwide by building networks that support effective collaboration.
• Contribute actively to team learning by both seeking out new knowledge and sharing your own expertise through training others within the department.

What you bring:

To excel as Legal Counsel Finance at SBM Offshore you will bring proven experience navigating intricate financial transactions within multinational settings. Your background should include hands-on involvement with debt structuring—ideally covering both project finance arrangements like FPSOs as well as broader corporate funding mechanisms.

You are adept at interpreting regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions while maintaining clear communication channels between legal teams and business units. Your fluency in English enables seamless interaction with global partners; any additional language skills further enhance your effectiveness. A collaborative spirit ensures you contribute positively to team goals while remaining open to learning from others’ perspectives. Your meticulous approach guarantees accuracy under tight deadlines without sacrificing quality or compliance standards. Above all else your commitment to ethical conduct builds confidence among stakeholders who rely on your judgement during critical negotiations.

• A law degree in either common law or civil law with substantial experience working within common law frameworks is required for this position.
• Fluency in English (both spoken and written) is essential; additional proficiency in Dutch, French or Portuguese would be advantageous.
• At least four years’ experience as an in-house legal counsel or within private practice is preferred for this role.
• Demonstrated success managing debt financing transactions collaboratively within professional teams is highly desirable.
• Experience operating effectively within commercial environments where business acumen complements technical legal skills is important.
• A proactive approach combined with curiosity about emerging trends in finance will enable you to thrive in this fast-evolving sector.
• Excellent organisational abilities paired with a pragmatic mindset allow you to deliver solutions that meet business needs efficiently.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills foster trust-based relationships with colleagues across different cultures and geographies.
• Discretion, courtesy and tact are vital when handling sensitive information or negotiating complex agreements.
• Strong negotiating skills coupled with diplomacy ensure positive outcomes even under pressure; reliability and accountability underpin your professional reputation.
• Willingness to travel internationally as required by project demands demonstrates flexibility.

What sets this company apart:

SBM Offshore stands out as an employer due to its unwavering commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace where every voice is heard. With operations spanning continents—from Monaco to Malaysia—the company offers unparalleled opportunities for personal growth through exposure to diverse markets and cutting-edge projects. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements designed around individual needs while enjoying access to world-class training resources that support continuous professional development. The leadership team prioritises open communication channels so that everyone feels empowered to contribute ideas or raise concerns without hesitation. At SBM Offshore you will find not just a job but a community built on mutual respect shared ambition—and above all—a passion for shaping sustainable solutions within the energy industry. Joining this organisation means becoming part of something bigger: a network dedicated not only to commercial success but also social responsibility on a global scale.

What's next:

If you are ready to take your career forward by joining one of the most respected names in international energy finance law—this is your moment!

Contact the Legal Team at Robert Walters or apply now!