Job description:

An excellent opportunity for a legal counsel who wants to work on IT projects, IT contracting and further explore new areas of the law and continue to grow their knowledge of Artificial Intelligence and Digitalisation, translating that into practical, actionable best practice. You’ll help to put this developing team on the map across Shell and in doing so, grow your own reputation.
 
What’s the role?
 
You’ll be helping Shell to explore the future of energy and contributing to building a community of IT-savvy lawyers who have the potential to become a very valuable part of our Legal domain.
 
Your role will be to advise, draft and negotiate with internal and external parties globally, providing Shell IT, Shell’s Contracting and Procurement organisation and Shell’s Digital Strategy and Digital Centre of Expertise with a broad-range of IT-related agreements. You’ll sharpen your already-impressive knowledge of new and emerging digital technologies, such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, the internet of things and robotics; it’s vital you can advise on new business models and commercial opportunities in these areas, with a keen eye for legal risks, pitfalls and mitigation strategies.

A key part of the role is to cultivate and sustain relationships both within legal and across the world of Shell; by promoting awareness of what we do, you’ll help the team to become widely recognised for their expertise.
 
Whilst the role is based in Krakow, the Digital Centre of Expertise is located in Houston, Texas, London, UK, Amsterdam, NL; and Bangalore, India. In addition to working virtually, the role may require travel on a relatively frequent basis, especially to one or more of these locations.

Requirements:

• Post-qualification experience in IT law and general commercial law;
• Firm grasp of all areas of commercial and IT legal issues under different legal systems (common law and civil law); 
• Experience working with businesses to deliver timely, cost-effective, commercially-focused legal services; 
• Experience of working in an Agile environment.

Number of Vacancies: 1

• Meaningful work in a company that is universally respected as a truly global energy leader (one of the world’s biggest companies according to Fortune Global 500)
• Unique opportunity to fulfill your potential with personal and professional development programs
• Work in a smart and motivated team within a supportive and inclusive culture with strong values
• Attractive salary and bonuses
• Complex medical care and individual life insurance
• Sports programme & facilities e.g. Multisport Benefits Card, vouchers for free time activities
• Good atmosphere at work and comfortable working environment: own canteen and a few relax rooms
• Opportunity to participate in social and community projects