VIKING seeks a Legal Advisor- Arendal

VIKING Life-Saving Equipment A/S is a global leader in maritime safety solutions, dedicated to protecting and saving lives. Headquartered in Denmark, we provide products and services for passenger and cargo ships, offshore installations, defense, fire departments, and leisure craft. With offices, manufacturing, and servicing facilities in over 70 countries, we are a company defined by our values of responsibility, innovation, and quality.

Our Norwegian company is based in Arendal, with branch offices in Bergen, Oslo, Haugesund, Ålesund, and Tromsø. We employ approximately 320 people in Norway.

We are now seeking a highly qualified and dedicated Legal Specialist (LSP). This role will be centered on providing legal guidance and governance with a primary focus on offshore-related contracts and associated risk management. The position is based in Arendal, Norway.

You will play a pivotal role in ensuring legal compliance, evaluating contractual risk, and facilitating legally sound commercial operations across our global Offshore business. This role involves close cooperation with colleagues in Offshore Sales, Corporate Legal, and other international business units.

Primary Responsibilities

• Evaluate contracts and commercial agreements, with emphasis on identifying and mitigating legal and operational risks in line with corporate procedures

• Engage in customer communication, offering legal solutions and risk assessments in collaboration with Offshore Sales teams

• Monitor relevant legal and regulatory frameworks, including changes in legislation and judicial decisions affecting marine and offshore industries

• Provide legal support and sparring focused on Offshore and Defence contract law and related governance issues

• Communicate relevant legal developments proactively to internal stakeholders and management including arranging webinars and educating relevant personnel in basic legal principles

• Support the ongoing development and implementation of Corporate Legal Governance policies globally

• Contribute to legal risk mitigation initiatives, providing actionable recommendations that align with business objectives

• Ensure strict compliance with internal policies, VIKING Management System (VMS), IT and security policies, and all relevant legal and regulatory standards

Your background
To be successful in this position, you have a Master’s degree in Law and 3--5 years of experience, ideally from the marine, offshore, or energy sectors. You bring expertise in legal risk assessment, governance, and contract negotiation, paired with strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across cultures. With high integrity and a global mindset, you are ready to contribute in an international setting with some travel required.

The prerequisites for success in the position are:

• Master's degree in Law or equivalent legal qualification

• Minimum 3--5 years of relevant experience, preferably within marine, offshore, or energy sectors

• Strong knowledge of legal risk assessment, corporate governance, and commercial contract negotiation

• High level of professional integrity, attention to detail, and strategic thinking

• Excellent communication skills in English---written and verbal/or; additional language skills are an advantage

• Comfortable working independently and across departments and cultures

• Familiarity with international business environments and willingness to travel up to 40 days annually

Why VIKING?
We offer an attractive position where you will have the opportunity to develop yourself in cooperation with colleagues who value job satisfaction and a great work environment.

• A central legal role in a global organization with a meaningful mission---saving lives at sea

• The opportunity to work with international legal challenges in a dynamic and evolving industry

• A professional and collaborative working culture that values knowledge-sharing and continuous development

• Competitive compensation package, pension, insurance, and employee benefits tailored to the location

VIKING is a global workplace, where the majority of our activities address the whole world. We have a strong culture and prioritize giving individuals the mandate to contribute and thrive. Our 3,700 dedicated colleagues are key to our success, and with 87% employee satisfaction, VIKING remains a workplace where people thrive while making a real difference in global safety.

VIKING’s five leadership principles support our leaders in creating strong, sustainable results and engaged employees.
Read more about VIKING’s leadership principles: VIKING Life-Saving Equipment | 5 leadership principles: VIKING Life-Saving Equipment | 5 leadership principles (viking-life.com)

Your VIKING journey begins here
If you are motivated by legal excellence and global collaboration, and if you want to contribute your legal expertise to an organization driven by purpose, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your application and CV using the “send application” button located at this page. We look forward to welcoming you to the VIKING family and helping us shape the future of safety in the maritime and offshore industries.

Applications will be handled confidentially and in adherence with all data protection regulations.

If you have questions about the position or the company, please contact Dag Songedal, VP Oil & Gas, Viking Life-Saving Equipment Norway, by phone +47 91386468.

Read more at www.viking-life.com

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