Job Description

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is recruiting for a Senior Legal Advisor to join the Corporate Transactions team within our Legal function on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will p rovide direct support to the Strategy Corporate Development and Project Management Office teams, the Tax and Treasury teams and Group Finance and other identified key stakeholders , and will be involved in the project management of strategic Corporate Transactions (disposals, restructuring, treasury transactions, investments, M&A, joint ventures, material company secretarial projects)


We are looking for candidates with experience of complex legal analysis and problem solving with the ability to consistently deliver to stakeholders and work with external counsel. You will be responsible for leading the delivery of precise, commercial, timely and cost effective legal counsel in respect of any matter requiring and in respect of any matter which has potential or actual legal or reputational implications, supporting the needs of the relevant area, ensuring priorities are aligned with the relevant short and long term strategic priorities and enabling the success through effective management of legal risk and cost.


This position is based in our Aberdeen office with hybrid working, ideally 3 days in the office and 2 remote.


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The Role

The role reports to our Senior Vice President of Legal and will work with a degree of autonomy in complex legal projects requiring analysis and judgement commensurate with level of experience and as delegated by the SVP Legal. The role acts within applicable Wood / functional policies and procedures, the Legal and other applicable Group and / or Business Unit delegations of authority in addition to legislative boundaries across multi-jurisdictions.


The role acts as a business partner providing counsel and mentoring on legal matters as required, you will cover a broad spectrum of specialist areas of law on a multi-jurisdictional basis where significant experience and judgement are needed, including, M&A activity, joint ventures, litigation / disputes, employment law, treasury, IP / innovation, real estate, company establishment and compliance matters.


You will work closely with internal stakeholders and functions including, Strategy Corporate Development, Tax, Treasury, and Group Finance, along with other key stakeholders, Wood LCEC Team and Group Functions. For external relationships you will engage with General Counsel and in-house legal teams of our clients and partners, third party contracts, service providers and vendors.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood delivers solutions across more than 60 countries with local offices covering all major energy and materials hubs globally.


For more than 160 years, we have partnered with clients to deliver engineering, advisory and operational solutions to some of the world's most complex and critical challenges in energy and materials.

What we can offer

Meaningful and interesting projects

we support green hydrogen and fuel switching, as well as supporting local clients with energy transition

Flexible working arrangements

that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid working arrangements

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice

Competitive salary

with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market

Flexible benefits package

; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle

Commitment to continued professional development;

development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests

Global connections

; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

Input to and understanding of the legal function agenda, strategy, policies and programs in the context of the relevant business unit / service bundle(s) to enhance business performance and results Clarifying business priorities and ensuring alignment of legal services, supporting junior members of the team in the delivery of legal counsel as appropriate Ensure the effective, timely and cost-effective delivery of legal counsel, support, governance and compliance in the relevant geographic regions, including project management of external legal service provider engagement and related budgets Perform complex legal analysis and problem solving, research, counsel and guidance, including effective communication of same Inputs / prepares for litigation / disputes; works with outside counsel to develop the claim / defence, or leads disputes to resolution, including instruction and supervision of outside counsel Maintains and inputs into matter and cost management databases Develop understanding of legal risks and cost, including anticipating potential risk and developing risk mitigation strategies Provide oversight of functional legal risk and management, proactively identifying and effectively managing legal risk and compliance Successfully communicates and delivers strategic legal and compliance initiatives as and when required Manage current and new vendor relationships, identifying appropriate partners who can add value, with a focus on continuous improvement Proactively shares knowledge and experience with other members of the legal team to assist in overall development and progression of the team Supports the creation of a cohesive team and organisational culture based on values and excellence in delivery which fosters innovation and collaboration, continuous improvement and change Captures lessons learned and contributes to progressive learning programmes within the legal team and the relevant area of responsibility Consistently exhibits Wood's behaviours and leads by personal example, encouraging all employees to conduct their activities in accordance with all applicable laws and Wood's standards and policies

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

Expected:

Qualification as a Lawyer, Solicitor, Barrister or equivalent qualification and valid law license Experience in an in-house or private practice 6+ years post-qualification, consideration will be given to those with 4+ years post-qualification at Legal Counsel with a desire to progress to a Senior Legal Advisor Strong commercial acumen and highly developed legal and analytical skills (e.g., negotiation, drafting, relevant legal knowledge) Time management, use of IT systems and tools Experience of managing complex legal analysis and implement effective legal training regime Experience of Multiple legal practice areas to support the role objectives, for example, corporate, commercial, dispute resolution, investigations, real estate, compliance and IP Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and development

Knowledge of:

Leading legal operations practices Group risk profile and risk appetite Group performance and how it can deliver and add value to its customers Corporate governance and decision making Changing regulatory environment Current and future industry trends Legal systems in jurisdictions in which the role is performed

Personal Attributes:

Consistently model and lead on Wood's values, working with integrity, respecting and valuing others and our communities Empathy and compassion Balance of humility and self confidence Good interpersonal skills, ability to communicate well at all levels of the organization and with staff at remote locations Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation Anticipates the environment, is forward thinking and able to see the 'big picture' Creative in the achievement of stretching objectives; does not accept failure easily Flexibility to adapt quickly to new challenges and environments English language fluency

Ability to:

Work collaboratively with and influence key business unit / service bundle / functional leadership teams Consistently deliver to stakeholders Push the boundaries to create smarter, more sustainable solutions Generate trust and credibility with audiences through continuous, open and consistent communication Champion and drive innovation and change initiatives, focused on improving quality and effectiveness Work effectively across different cultures, driving a global mind-set Foster and contribute towards a customer-focused climate that delivers on expectations and strengthens relationships Disseminate complex legal issues in a clear, concise and pragmatic manner Meet deadlines and provide professional level of service at all times Measure performance of external counsel against budgets

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.