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[Law Firm Opportunity] Anwendungsfreundliche Rechtsberater:innen gesucht
In exciting partnership with Wood, a globally recognised leader in engineering, advisory and operational solutions, we are seeking a newly qualified (NQ) to pre-qualified experienced (PQE) solicitor to reinforce our award-winning Eastern Hemisphere Legal team as Legal Counsel.
Position Overview
- Office Location: Remote or hybrid setup with Reading or Aberdeen office presence
- Role Type: Trusted advisor role with a global impact, supporting legal requirements across 60+ countries in regions including:
- UK & Europe
- Middle East, Africa and CIS
- APAC
About the Role
This position is focused on delivering top-notch, commercial, timely, and cost-effective legal advice to address matters with potential or existing legal or reputational risk. Your work will drive strategic priorities for Wood through proactive risk and cost management:
- You will advise on an extensive range of multi-jurisdictional legal specialisations, including:
- Litigation and disputes
- Contract and project support (EPC/EPCm +)
- Joint ventures
- Employment law
- Real estate
- Corporate establishment
- Regulatory/compliance issues
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Required Skills and Experience
- Solicitor license with experience between 0-3 years (NQ to PQE)
- Ability to provide clear, commercial legal advice with an emphasis on results (efficient, risk-aware, and solution-focused)
- Experience giving sound counsel in contracts, disputes, regulatory compliance, or field-specific law (sustainable energy, project management, etc.)
- Strong ability to negotiate and advise on high-value business deals
Benefits (Supporting Your Career)
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Mentorship & Professional Growth:
- Personalized development according to your interests and ambitions (law, energy transition, sector development, etc.)
- Access to learning resources and networking opportunities
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Purposeful Work:
- Direct involvement with high-impact projects, particularly around energy transition, hydrogen, and carbon-neutral solutions
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Pandemic-Proof Flexibility:
- Hybrid work model tailored to your workflow preferences
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Attractive Remuneration:
- Competitive salary adjusted against market trends
- 33 days annual leave inclusive of holidays
- Pension scheme, private medical insurance, and life coverage up to 4 times your base salary
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Equitable Culture:
- A strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, with employee networks dedicated to fostering engagement
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Global Connection:
- Collaborate with industry experts worldwide, leading innovations in energy and sustainable materials projects.
Diversity Statement
Wood is an equal opportunity employer that firmly values diversity in all its forms:
All qualified candidates will be considered without discriminatory bias, regardless of:
- Race
- Gender
- Age
- Disability or neurodiversity
- Sexual orientation
- Gender identity
- Medical status
- Any other legally protected characteristic
Relevant links: Wood Homepage
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