Legal Counsel / Senior Legal Counsel

About Woodside Energy

We know great results come from our people feeling valued, getting the support they need to reach their full potential as well as bring their whole self to work. We also recognise that enduring, meaningful relationships with communities are fundamental to maintaining our licence to operate.

Technology and innovation are essential to our long-term sustainability. We are growing our carbon and new energy businesses using technology to reduce emissions and the carbon footprint of our products. We are working to improving energy efficiency, offset emissions, reduce emissions intensity and explore options for lower-carbon energy. Woodside led the development of the LNG industry in Australia and is applying this same pioneering spirit to solving future energy challenges.

Our global headquarters are based in Perth and our state-of-the-art campus reflects the quality of life Perth is known for - with a six Green Star rating, advanced wellness features and flexibility in how you work.

About the Role:

These positions present exceptional opportunities for lawyers to join the legal team of one of Australia's leading listed companies.

Working within the Perth-based legal team, you would provide internal legal support for a range of matters in Woodside’s operations, project development, corporate, commercial and/or new energy & lower-carbon services areas of the business.

We are interested in hearing from lawyers with 5+ years of applicable experience.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide commercial-focused legal advice and assistance to relevant stakeholder groups involved in the preparation, negotiation, implementation and administration of various commercial arrangements, including those relating to one or more of the following areas: joint ventures, sale and purchase agreements, project development, operations, new energy and carbon solutions (including hydrogen, carbon capture and storage and carbon credit portfolio).
• Identify and mitigate risks and address corporate governance and regulatory compliance matters across a range of the company’s activities.
• Provide general corporate and commercial legal advice.
• Advise on legislative and regulatory frameworks applying to project development and operations and government development agreements.
• Provide structured and ad-hoc legal training across a range of functions and business units.
• Engage with business to identify and stay ahead of emerging risks.

Experience in all of the above areas is not required.

We are interested in hearing from lawyers with the core skills and experience set out below.

Skills & Experience:

• Admitted as a lawyer to practise in an Australian jurisdiction. Please clearly state in your application the month/year and jurisdiction in which you were admitted. 
• Appropriately qualified with relevant tertiary qualifications (law degree) with 5+ years as a lawyer with professional experience – experience in the above areas is preferable.
• Team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with strong organisational and prioritisation abilities.
• Negotiation and influencing skills, including confident interaction with senior-level stakeholders.
• Ability to build and foster positive relationships and networks.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

If you think you can do this job but don’t meet all the criteria, that’s OK! Please apply. At Woodside, we value people with diverse experiences and backgrounds, as they provide unique perspectives that help us innovate.

Recognition & Reward:

What you can expect from us:

• Commitment to your ongoing development, including on-the-job opportunities, formal programs, coaching and mentoring
• Industry-leading 18 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary carer, and maintenance of superannuation or retirement benefits at the current rate during any period of unpaid parental leave for up to 24 months (plus secondary carer leave entitlements)
• Values led culture
• Active employee community groups for gender equality, reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, and LGBTI+ staff and allies, and Neurodiversity
• Community volunteering opportunities
• Relocation assistance (if required)
• A competitive remuneration package featuring performance-based incentives and above-industry superannuation contributions

Woodside is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture, which is supported by our Values. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a truly diverse and high-performing workforce. 

Diversity encompasses differences in age, nationality, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, intersex status, gender identity or expression, relationship status, disability, neurodiversity, cultural background, thinking styles, experience, family background, including caregiving commitments, and education. Inclusion centres on all employees creating a climate of trust and belonging, where people feel comfortable to bring their whole self to work.

We offer supportive pathways for all employees to grow and develop leadership skills. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those seeking a more flexible working environment, including part-time opportunities

Applications close at 11:59pm AWST on 10th April 2025.

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Please note Woodside Energy will only accept direct candidate applications. We do not accept applications from Recruitment Agencies.