Senior Legal Counsel (Contracts)

Woodside Energy; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

18 weeks paid parental leave

Ongoing development opportunities

Relocation assistance

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

A leading natural resources company is seeking a legal professional in Australia with over 8 years of experience in project and supply contracts. The role includes providing legal advice, assisting with contract negotiations, and ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards. Candidates must be admitted to practice in Australia. This position offers a dynamic work environment with a commitment to diversity and inclusion, development opportunities, and a competitive remuneration package.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted as a lawyer to practice in Australia.
• At least 8 years of experience in project/supply contracts.
• Experience with resolving disputes and managing litigation.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on project supply contracts.
• Assist with drafting and negotiation of contracts.
• Counsel on regulatory issues and compliance.

Skills

Negotiating skills

Legal advice

Organisational ability

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Law degree

Job description

About Woodside

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 improve 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

As a legal professional with experience in projects and contracting, you will provide legal support across a broad range of supply activities. This includes construction, aviation, drilling rigs and services, marine, logistics, corporate, digital and information technology matters.

You will work across a diverse portfolio of Woodside projects and functions, including Browse, Scarborough and the North West Shelf, partnering closely with internal stakeholders to deliver commercially sound and pragmatic legal advice.

This role offers a permanent opportunity within a dynamic, project‑driven environment.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and assistance in relation to the preparation, drafting, negotiation and implementation of its various project/supply contracts to relevant stakeholder groups.
• Provide legal advice on disputes, litigation, and claims under project/supply contracts.
• Provide legal advice and counsel on legal and regulatory issues arising under project/supply contracts, constructive review of all contracts in accordance with company policies, and reviewing transactions to ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory and contractual requirements.

Skills and Experience

• You must be admitted as a lawyer to practise in Australia and be an unrestricted practitioner. Please clearly state in your application the month/year and jurisdiction in which you were admitted and whether you hold a current practising certificate.
• Appropriately qualified with relevant tertiary qualifications (law degree)
• At least 8 years of professional experience as an unrestricted practising lawyer skilled in negotiating, drafting, preparing and providing legal advice across a broad range of project/supply contracts. Also highly desirable to have experience with resolving disputes, claims, managing litigation, preparation and negotiation of settlements agreements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Have a strong organisational and prioritisation ability
• Demonstrated negotiation and influencing skills
• Pragmatic, solution oriented approach balancing legal risk with commercial objectives.
• Proven ability to build and foster positive relationships and networks

Recognition and Reward

What you can expect from us:

• Commitment to your ongoing development, including on‑the‑job opportunities, formal programmes and coaching
• 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 with a focus on creating a psychologically and physically safe work environment
• Active employee‑led working groups driving initiatives to build an inclusive culture
• Community volunteering opportunities
• Relocation assistance (if required)
• A competitive remuneration package featuring performance‑based incentives

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 various differences, including but not limited to differences in age, nationality, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, intersex status, gender identity or expression, relationship status, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, cultural background, thinking styles, experience, family background, including caregiving commitments, and education. Inclusion centres on all employees creating a climate of respect, trust and belonging, where people feel enabled to be their best and authentic version of themself.

We offer supportive pathways for all employees to grow and develop leadership skills. We encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples and those seeking a more flexible working environment, including part‑time opportunities.

Applications close at 11:59pm AWST on Friday the 6th of March, 2026.

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Please note Woodside Energy will only accept direct candidate applications. We do not accept applications from recruitment agencies.