Legal Counsel I

Job Description

Worley is a global professional services company of energy, chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. Right now, were bridging two worlds as we accelerate to more sustainable energy sources, while helping our customers provide the energy, chemicals and resources that society needs now. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value over the life of their portfolio of assets. We solve complex problems by finding integrated data-centric solutions from the first stages of consulting and engineering to installation and commissioning, to the last stages of decommissioning and remediation. Join us and help drive innovation and sustainability in our projects.The RoleAs a Legal Counsel with Worley,you will work closely with our existing team to deliver projects for our clients while continuing to develop your skills and experience etc. To provide legal services and support to the Worley group companies to ensure that their legal needs, obligations and rights are protected and serviced. ME experience is preferred. Drafting, reviewing and negotiating client contracts, joint venture/teaming arrangements/alliances and corporate structures to minimize external spend and facilitate Worleys ability to gain work. Drafting and negotiating Confidentiality Undertakings and Parent Company and Bank Guarantees to minimize external spend and protect Worleys interests / risk minimization. Advising on a broad range of legal and commercial issues to minimize external spend and protect Worleys interests / risk minimization. Understands Worleys Vision and purpose, translates it into team goals and objectives, and gains team commitment to achieving those goals and objectives. Understands how the business delivers value to shareholders, what drives profitability and what increases growth. Able to make difficult decisions and lead and manage stakeholders in changing business conditions. Negotiates successful outcomes that achieve the required objectives and have the support and acceptance of all parties. Pro-active, goal oriented with excellent attention to detail. Excellent customer focus and able to consistently meet Worleys and its clients needs. Effectively manages change to work tasks and the work environment and assists others with adapting to change. A person of integrity who is trusted by others and consistently honours their commitments. Able to identify issues, problems and opportunities; make timely decisions; develop appropriate and innovative solutions; and ask for assistance if required. Excellent verbal and written communications skills in English, including the ability to convey information and ideas to individuals and groups. Able to make presentations and provide training when required. Demonstrates initiative and a willingness to learn and continuously improve on performance. Able to work on multiple projects of various size and complexity. Able to work effectively in small to large multi-disciplinary teams and share and transfer knowledge within teams. About You To be considered for this role it is envisaged you will possess the following attributes: Qualified legal practitioner with LLB degree. Admitted as a Solicitor/Attorney Minimum 6 and maximum of 9 years post-graduation experience, could be a combination of private practice and in-house corporate law experience, which must include commercial and contract law and knowledge of engineering or similar services Preferably familiar with ME laws.