Senior Associate, General Counsel
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Job Summary
Typical Qualifications:
Preferred10years of relevant experiencewithin-house experiencepreferred.
Experience in a global or matrixed organization preferred.
Experience with legal systems technology tools and AI.
Decision Making:
Makes strategic decisions affecting multiple regions or business units; sets legal risk appetite and escalation protocols for the team.
Supervision Received and Authority:
May lead legal teams and directs reports; responsible for team development performance management and succession planning. Trainscoachesand mentorsmorejunior attorneysin theEMEAregion.
Communication:
Shapes organizational strategy through persuasive communication with executive leadership; represents the company in high-stakes negotiations and external forums.
Systems Processes & Tools:
Sets strategic direction for legal systems and processes; oversees global implementation and continuous improvement.
Strategic Impact and Leadership:
Shapes legal strategy for the region; leads cross-functional and global projects.
General Purpose of Role:
Senior-level lawyer with substantial relevant experience knowledgeand skillinreviewingdraftingand negotiating large complex contractsand providing support post awardand inin general commercial legal or other assigned legal fields.
Supervises trainscoachesand mentorsmorejunior attorneysin theEMEAregionor within the wider companyinmattersoftheirspecific knowledge and/or experience; and reviews the work product of outside law firms.
May leada team of direct reports (regularly hosts meetings sets team goals etc.) consisting of Legal Counsels Associate General Counsels and Senior Associate General Counsels with theobjectiveofexpeditingtheir upskilling and training as Worley lawyers so that they can handle broader and more complex contract and legal matters. Responsible for the management mentorshiptrainingand professional development of their direct reports.
Collaborates closely with senior leadership regional generalist attorneysCoEteams MPP/strategic teams and cross-functional teams to manage legal risk support businessobjectives and build legal capability across theregion.
As Legal lead and business partner for a Global Operations SVPadviseson complex projects capture and execution teams on contractual and other legal risks and issues by drafting reviewing and negotiating relevant contracts and by providing legal guidance on change management commercial matters and potential claims or disputes with customers and third parties.
Serves as an active member of a Working Group and encourages team members to actively participate in relevant Working Groups to foster collaboration knowledge sharing and professional development.
Leads with a positive collaborative mindset mentoring and developing high performance talent and fostering a culture of engagement and accountability. Actively champions high impact projects and cross-functional initiatives that align with organizational strategy and deliver measurable outcomes.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
A leading global provider of professional project and asset services in the energy, chemicals and resources sector.