Legal Counsel - Litigation

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.

Litigation counsel supporting the Louisiana LNG Project.

Reports to Managing Counsel.

Health, Safety, Environment and Quality

• Contribute to HSEQ culture, including facilitating an environment consistent with Woodside values and responsibilities.
• Actively contribute to HMT crisis management initiatives.

Leadership

• Acting as a leader in supporting and enhancing a culture of compliance within Woodside and influencing third parties and other external stakeholders to align with Woodside's compliance requirements and expectations.

Work Process and Systems

• Facilitate behaviours which comply with Code of Conduct and MOA requirements and other legal and regulatory requirements.
• To ensure that legal advice provided is consistent with Woodside Legal requirements and Woodside's values and approach to operations.

Excellence

• Provide fit for purpose legal advice relating to Louisiana LNG.
• Contribute to the Woodside Legal function via knowledge sharing and upskilling, cross-functional relationship building and stakeholder management.

Technical

The successful candidate will play a critical role in managing litigation risk, resolving commercial and construction disputes related to the Louisiana LNG project and will advise internal stakeholders on all contentious matters through the project lifecycle. In this role, they will:

1. Lead and manage litigation, arbitration and other dispute resolution processes on the Louisiana LNG project (including on all phases of project development, JV / LLC management and commercial issues).
2. Provide legal risk assessment and strategic guidance on construction and commercial claims, contractual disputes and regulatory and permitting compliance (including FERC, DOE, PHMSA) with respect to Louisiana LNG project development.
3. Advise on claims arising from project contracts, joint venture and governance arrangements, personnel and workforce matters and other stakeholder claims.
4. Collaborate with external counsel to ensure effective and cost-efficient case management of disputes when they arise.
   
   

Within the Job Level band, expectations around skills, experience, capability and competency levels vary.

The Competency Framework should be referred to with regard to the levels of skills and experience required. Base technical skills with detailed requirements listed under LTO and role requirements include:

Skills/Experience:

1) Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.

2) Currently licensed to practice law in Texas and in good standing with the State Bar of Texas (or another US State Bar).

3) Minimum 7 years' professional legal experience, including major law firm litigation experience and/or in-house counsel experience. Previous in-house experience is not a pre-requisite.

4) In depth understanding of the energy industry.

5) A positive and enthusiastic attitude to new challenges and opportunities, and a willingness to learn and work within a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

6) Be a team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and judgment.

7) Have strong organisational and prioritisation ability.

Capability/Competency:

1) Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

2) Have a strong organisational and prioritisation ability, and ability to work unsupervised.

3) Proven ability to build and foster positive relationships and networks.

Internal Stakeholders:

Woodside Legal (Managing Counsel, VP Legal, SVP Legal)

Functional (Louisiana LNG Project as well as functional responsibility including with Commercia, Marketing, Finance, Tax, Investor Relations, Corporate Affairs, Insurance and other stakeholders)

ExternalStakeholders:

Louisiana LNG project partners

Regulators - Federal, State and local

Community and other interested stakeholders

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.

What you can expect from us:

• Commitment to your ongoing development, including on-the-job opportunities, formal programs, coaching and mentoring
• Industry-leading 18weeks' paid parental leave for primary carer,and maintenance ofsuperannuation 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 20 May 2025.

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