Legal Counsel

About Woodside Energy

Woodside Energy is a global energy company with world-class operating assets. Our focus is the safe, reliable, efficient and environmentally responsible performance of our operations, leveraging decades of experience.

We know great results come from our people feeling valued, getting the support they need to reach their full potential as well as bringing 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 towards improving energy efficiency, offsetting emissions, reducing emissions intensity and exploring options for lower-carbon energy. Woodside led the development of the LNG industry in Australia and is applying this same pioneering spirit to future energy challenges.

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

About the role

This permanent position presents an exceptional opportunity for a corporate attorney to join our legal team based in Houston, supporting Woodside’s operations in the US GOM, Senegal, Mexico, Trinidad & Tobago, Egypt and other locations around the globe.

In this position, reporting to the Managing Counsel, you will be an integral member of the Corporate Legal team providing legal support and guidance on a range of topics including M&A activities across Woodside’s portfolio of opportunities, as well as SEC compliance and corporate disclosure, due diligence, financing, employment, external affairs and government, and energy regulatory matters.

We are interested in hearing from lawyers with experience in one or more of these areas. Experience in all areas is not required.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Provide commercially-focussed, pragmatic legal advice and assistance to stakeholders and management, including supporting the negotiation and implementation of various commercial arrangements, supporting due diligence activities, assisting with negotiating, drafting and advising on NDAs, and advising on general corporate disclosure obligations. 
• Manage external legal counsel.
• Assist in providing structured and ad-hoc legal training across a range of functions and business units.
• Support US-based Board engagement and subsidiary company management.
• Advise on US legislative and regulatory frameworks applying to climate, environment and health & safety matters.
• Work closely with other Legal team members across Woodside’s international business.

Skills and experience

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Currently licensed to practice law in Texas and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas.
• Approximately 4-7 years’ professional legal experience, including law firm and/or in-house counsel experience. Previous in-house experience is not a pre-requisite.
• In depth understanding of the energy industry.
• A positive and enthusiastic attitude to new challenges and opportunities, and a willingness to learn and work within a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Be a team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and judgment.
• Have strong organisational and prioritisation ability.

Recognition and Reward

What you can expect from us:

• Commitment to your ongoing development, including on-the-job opportunities, formal programs, coaching, and mentoring.
• Values-led culture
• Active employee community groups for gender equality, LGBTI+ staff and allies, and Neurodiversity
• Community volunteering opportunities
• A competitive remuneration package featuring performance-based incentives.
• Exceptional employee benefits including medical, dental, and excellent 401k plan.

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.

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.

This application will close on 18 October 2024.