Why Work for Shell?
Honest, integrity and respect; "feel free to speak your mind" culture; health and safety rules; diversity & Inclusion culture
An energy leader
Meaningful work in a company that is universally respected as a truly global energy leader {one of the world's biggest employers according to Fortune Global 500}. Join us and have a real impact on the operations of one of the world's largest companies.
Vibrant community
Become a part of a highly-driven team and get to know Shell's unique culture based on inclusiveness and collaboration.
Opportunies for growth
Spread your wings thanks to innumerable opportunities that Shell Business Operations Krakow offers its emloyees.
Impactful collaboration
Be an important participant of an international project.
An opportunity to be part of a growing team in Legal that is a key enabler for transforming the way legal support services are delivered globally through greater use of standardised ways of working, project management tools and leveraging technology to deliver a competitive advantage for Shell.
Where you fit in:
This role will be in the Central Legal Services (CLS) team which is part of the Legal Services Global Operations (LSGO) organisation and will be based in Shell Business Operations (SBO) Centre in Krakow (Poland). LSGO is a young team (estd. 2018) and comprises a multidisciplinary group that ranges from lawyers, to business analysts, paralegals and project management specialists based primarily in SBO but also in the UK, NL and US.
The role:
The successful candidate will work alongside other lawyers and paralegals based in the team to support a wide variety of general legal matters for various businesses. This role will initially focus on support on Upstream and Integrated Gas business before progressing to a broader group of businesses and functions. The primary scope of work include, among others, drafting contracts, advising on legal risks and compliance related topics, and working with others on initiatives to continuously improve our documentation and ways of working through workflow systems, templates and, where appropriate, automation.
What is needed:
This role requires:
- A professional, fast-learning and enthusiastic lawyer with an ability to advise on a wide variety of commercial matters and is keen in developing experience working in a global role that is exposed to multiple businesses.
- Fluent and proficient English speaking and writing skills.
- Law degree and license to provide legal services in the jurisdiction where physically located (if applicable).
- Minimum 4-5 years legal experience, preferably in a regional or global role
- Ability to ensure that documents accurately reflect the commercial decisions, at all times consistent with legal obligations and Shell’s requirements.
- Ability to prioritize and manage issues independently.
- Demonstrated track record of delivering commercially pragmatic and business value-adding legal advice.
About us
Royal Dutch Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemicals companies, operating in over 80 countries and territories and employing more than 90,000 people. Our core values of Honesty, Integrity and Respect for People define who we are and how we work. Royal Dutch Shell has developed a global network of Shell Business Operations to provide first-class services to Shell companies across the world.
Shell in Kraków:
Sits at the centre of Shell’s global businesses, providing an operational backbone to our essential business functions. Working in a vibrant community with strong values and a supportive culture, a job at Shell will offer the chance to build a lasting and meaningful career. As one of 5 Business Operations centres located worldwide, we will give you the chance to interact and work with people across the world, helping to deliver excellent support to business clients and stakeholders.
Shell Polska employs more than
4400 professionals: 4100+ in Kraków and 200 in Warsaw.
Our employees represent over
50 nationalities and operate in over
20 defferent languages.
Shell in Kraków departments:
Customer Operations
Contracting&Procurement
Trading&Supply
Finance Operations
HR Service
External Relations
Internal Communications
Order to Delivery
Lubricants Supply Chain
Legal
Retail
Technical Asset Operations
Creative Solutions
People with disabilities are welcome to apply as we provide reasonable accommodations and assitive technologies for people with diverse disabilities.