Strategic Counsel, Major Projects

WorleyParsons; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Worley is seeking a Lead Counsel for a Major Project in Houston, USA. This full-time leadership role delivers strategic legal support across the project lifecycle, collaborating with regional legal teams and centers of excellence.

The ideal candidate holds a JD/LLM and 8+ years of relevant experience, with strong communication and decision-making skills to navigate contracts, risks and cross-functional challenges in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong strategic thinking and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Decision making with independent recommendations affecting the project.
• Supervision and collaboration across legal teams.
• Ability to teach, persuade and influence others within a matrix organization.
• Familiarity with systems, processes and tools related to field operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to the Major Project throughout its lifecycle from planning to close-out.
• Advise the President of the Major Project and project team on contracts, risks and legal matters.
• Collaborate with regional Legal teams and Centers of Excellence to ensure comprehensive support.
• Support procurement and subcontract processes, including contract flow-downs and negotiations.
• Identify and mitigate potential legal risks and advise on strategic responses.
• Provide compliance guidance in coordination with the Regulatory Compliance Center of Excellence.
• Deliver guidance on change management, commercial issues, and potential claims.
• Participate in the Major Projects Working Group to train and mentor team members.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Collaboration

Presentation

Systems & processes

Education

JD or LLM in at least one jurisdiction

Job description

Worley is seeking a Lead Counsel for a Major Project in Houston, USA. This full-time leadership role delivers strategic legal support across the project lifecycle, collaborating with regional legal teams and centers of excellence.

The ideal candidate holds a JD/LLM and 8+ years of relevant experience, with strong communication and decision-making skills to navigate contracts, risks and cross-functional challenges in a dynamic environment.