Jay Oliver Email & Phone Number

Houston, Tx, Us

San Ramon, Ca, Us

San Ramon, Ca, Us

Sugar Land, Tx, Us

Provide advice and manage legal issues arising out of operational / field support matters globally, such as contractual matters (both revenue-generating and supply chain-related), dispute resolution, intellectual property, and any other issues not related to corporate governance / SEC reportingPrepare, negotiate, review, evaluate and/or comment on contracts and obligations of the company, and advise appropriate personnel of the degree of legal risk associated with such contracts and obligationsResponsible for Risk Management Department, including insurance renewals, coordination with brokers regarding policy interpretation / advice and claims/litigation management Manage other in-house attorneys, outside (domestic and international) attorneys and monitor ongoing and threatened litigation and claims

Sugar Land, Tx, Us

Houston, Tx, Us

Houston, Tx, Us

Oversee legal issues arising out of operational / field support matters worldwide, including drilling contracts, shipyard and engineering matters, maritime transportation contracts, procurement / supply chain, corporate matters, employment law matters, dispute resolution, customs issues, field training/compliance, real estate, and trade control mattersProvide counsel and guidance on legal implications of operational and legal matters to executive management and other company personnelProvide advice regarding insurance matters as well as claims and litigation managementSupervise two attorneys, one based in Houston and one in LondonPrepare, negotiate, review, evaluate and/or comment on contracts and obligations of the company, and advise appropriate personnel of the degree of legal risk associated with such contracts and obligationsParticipate in the development and review of company policies, procedures, programs, and business strategiesProvide legal consulting on issues related to general operational matters, marketing matters, policy development, training, and health, safety and environmental mattersConduct legal research, prepare and review legal documents, and represent the company before courts and governmental and regulatory authoritiesLiaise with and coordinate use of outside (domestic and international) attorneys by the company as well as monitor ongoing, pending and threatened litigationManaged outside counsel in successful ICC arbitration claim of approximately USD $50 MillionManaged outside counsel in ICC arbitration claim resulting in settlement of approximately USD $15 Million

London, England, Gb

Responsibility for transactional support for major projects (having a value greater than US $250 Million) in the Gulf of MexicoIdentification of legal issues affecting major projects and developing solutions to such issues, often in coordination with specialist attorneysDrafting and negotiation of high value and complex procurement / supply chain contractsProvide advice with respect to contractual disputes during the performance of such contractsTraining procurement and supply chain professionals regarding contract terms, negotiation tactics, and change order managementAnalyze relevant legislation (including US/EU/UK anti-corruption and antitrust laws) and provide advice regarding such legislationProvide legal review for a wide array of documentation and presentations for both internal and external audiences

London, England, Gb

Supervised two attorneys, three contracts administrators, and one administrative assistantLead Counsel for the negotiation of a US $60 Million M&A transaction involving the sale of two subsidiaries and a pipelay barge in MalaysiaNegotiated a pipeline and platform installation contract in Dubai (approximately US $30 Million) and the associated jacket and deck fabrication subcontract (approximately US $10 Million)Negotiated a pipeline installation contract in Australia (approximately US $ 70 Million)Assisted in due diligence for approximately US $930 Million M&A transaction

Supervised two attorneys, two contracts administrators, and one administrative assistantNegotiated the following contracts:• 3+1+1 year pipeline installation contract in Malaysia with 11 clients (approximately US$ 250 Million)• Pipeline repair project in Indonesia (approximately US $75 Million)• Pipeline installation project in India (approximately US $75 Million)• Pipelines and platforms installation contract in Thailand (approximately US $50 Million)• SPM installation contract in India (approximately US $20 Million)• Platform installation project in Malaysia (approximately US $15 Million)• Pipeline and platform installation contract in Qatar (approximately US $15 Million)• Heavy lift project in Thailand / Malaysia joint development area (approximately US $5 Million)• Day rate contracts for diving projects in Dubai and India

Assisted in the contract administration (primarily through the negotiation of subcontracts for the Procurement/SCM division of the Company and the preparation of contract correspondence / change order requests) of a US $340 Million 3-year pipeline replacement project in IndiaLead Counsel in the negotiation of the consortium agreement for the 3-year pipeline replacement project mentioned aboveNegotiated approximately US $600,000 dispute settlement agreement arising out of a diving project in QatarNegotiated the following contracts:• Pipeline installation project in India (approximately US $90 Million)• Diving project in Thailand (approximately US $10 Million)• Platform installation contract in the JDA region of Thailand / Malaysia (approximately US $7 Million)• Day rate contracts for diving projects in Dubai and India • barge repair contract with a shipyard in China (Approximately US $15 Million)

Negotiated approximately US $20 Million pipeline and SPM installation contract in AlgeriaAssisted in the negotiation and drafting of subcontracts for a project in the Middle EastNegotiated approximately US $5 Million drydock barge repair project with a shipyard in Texas

Assisted with corporate legal matters arising out of Technip’s acquisition of Global Industries, such as liaising with various corporate secretaries worldwide and providing background information relating to Global Industries’ various contracts in Southeast Asia and the Middle East

Taught paralegal school night classes such as Employment Law and Environmental LawAuthor, Employment Law for Louisiana Paralegals

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Us

Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Us

Reviewed and analyzed contracts in which the state was a partyConducted legal research for audits of various state agenciesReviewed and interpreted statutory law concerning state agenciesProvided specialized technical and legal assistance and advice on research, auditing and investigative methodsTaught sexual harassment seminars for both management and staff

Attorney for law firm specializing in Healthcare law, Employment law, and Federal Sentencing defenseAuthor, Employment Compliance for Louisiana Employers Prepared sentencing defense briefsConducted Medicare compliance audits for hospitals and doctors throughout the nation Taught seminars designed to educate employers about relevant employment law issues

B.A., Psychology

Juris Doctor, 1999

Education record

Doctor Of Law - Jd, Law

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Psychology