Job Description

Country
Suriname
City
PARAMARIBO
Workplace location
PARAMARIBO-ASSURIA HERMITAGE(SUR)
Employer company
TotalEnergies EP Suriname B.V.
Domain
Legal Affairs
Type of contract
Fixed term position
Experience
Minimum 6 years

Context & Environment

• A professional and stimulating working environment within one of the world’s leading energy companies: numerous career and development opportunities on major, transformative projects
• Work in an international environment and deal with different cultures; knowledge of corporate secretariat is a plus
• A strong focus on knowledge‑sharing, continuous improvement and teamwork
• A legal function embedded in operations as a respected business partner and creator of value

Activities

• Assist the Head of Legal with the review of some legal documentation and agreements, provide ad-hoc advice across TEPSR’s activities and departments (contracts and procurements, business team, HSE, etc.) on various contractual and business matters
• Stay abreast of the changes in the Surinamese legislations and regulations likely to impact our activities; keep internal legal digital tool updated and propose upgrades as required
• Assist the Head legal in the analysis and resolution of new complex legal issues, always with forward and innovative thinking
• Contribute to cross‑functional and cross‑border legal initiatives (regular sharing of best practices, providing or organizing with external counsel internal training, and enhancement of legal operations efficiency)
• Liaise and coordinate with internal stakeholders (including other group affiliates) and with external counsel and legal departments of regulatory bodies, as required

• Assist the head of legal in managing and structuring, as required, data protection compliance (with local and international requirements as applicable)

• Willingness and ability to be a hands‑on legal, with a proactive, independent, energetic and enthusiastic approach
• Strong communication skills: ability to communicate effectively in an international environment with diverse stakeholders, in a clear, fair and transparent manner
• Ability to work under time constraints in a demanding, fast-moving environment
• Self‑motivation and a constant drive for excellence and growth within the role and the team
• Driven and high professional ethics
• Excellent drafting skills, particularly in English
• Flexibility, openness to change, forward-looking mindset

• Collaborative and constructive mindset, with a culture of mutual support

Candidate Profile

• Education: Master’s degree in law in Suriname is a requirement – additional qualifications from foreign university a plus but not a requirement
• Professional experience: 8 years+ in a legal capacity (private practice and/or in-house), covering a broad range of business and corporate law matters and the set-up or coordination of projects and transactions.
• Technical competencies: knowledge or experience in company/business law is an absolute requirement excellent knowledge of the Surinamese legal systems, institutions, legislative process, contract drafting, clear communication skills (written and spoken), attention to details.
• Language skills: strong command of Dutch (written and spoken); Fluent in English (written and spoken) is essential; knowledge of French is a plus but not a requirement
• Interpersonal skills: team-worker; self-starter; excellent work ethics; outgoing; eager to learn and develop new areas of legal expertise; open to constructive feedback

Additional Information

• Provide support to the Head of Legal of the branch office based in Paramaribo and in a fast-paced environment

• Act as a trusted, proactive and pragmatic member of the legal department to internal stakeholders, providing clear, operational guidance while preventing legal risks

TotalEnergies values diversity, promotes individual growth and offers equal opportunity careers.