Legal Counsel at Weatherford New Zealand

Ploieşti, Prahova, Romania -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Commercial Contract Negotiation, Litigation Management, Employment Law, Corporate Governance, Legal Risk Assessment, Dispute Resolution, M&A Support, Real Estate Law, Stakeholder Management, Project Management, Multi-jurisdictional Compliance, Legal Drafting

Industry

Oil and Gas

Description

Key Responsibilities Commercial & Contractual Support * Review, draft, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements, including customer and vendor contracts, with a focus on oilfield services and equipment supply. * Provide pragmatic and timely advice to business stakeholders on contractual and commercial matters. * Identify legal risks and recommend mitigation strategies. * Support the development and improvement of standard contract templates, playbooks, and legal processes. * Prepare legal risk assessments, executive summaries, and manage approvals in accordance with company policies. Litigation & Dispute Management * Lead and manage disputes, litigation, and pre-litigation claims across the region, working with external counsel where appropriate. * Develop and implement dispute resolution strategies aligned with business objectives. * Maintain oversight of litigation budgets and reporting. Employment & HR Support * Advise HR and business leaders on employment relations matters, including disciplinary actions, investigations, and terminations. * Provide guidance on compliance with local employment laws and best practices across multiple jurisdictions. * Support the management of employee disputes and claims. Corporate & Governance Responsibilities * Manage regional entities, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and corporate governance standards. * Manage entity maintenance, board/shareholder meetings, filings, and records for European subsidiaries. * Support cross-border corporate projects, restructurings, and M&A activity as required. Facility & Real Estate Support * Advise on real estate transactions, leases, and facility-related matters in coordination with internal stakeholders. * Support site-level compliance, permitting, and operational legal issues. Other Responsibilities * Deliver legal training to commercial, HR, and operations teams on relevant legal topics. * Prepare periodic reports for senior legal and business leadership. * Contribute to the development of the global legal function by sharing best practices and collaborating with international colleagues. Qualifications * Qualified lawyer admitted to practice in at least one European jurisdiction. * BSc in Law as minimum * At least 5 years of post-qualification experience in a reputable law firm and/or in-house legal department, with substantial exposure to commercial contracts, disputes, and corporate matters. * Strong experience advising on multi-jurisdictional employment law and HR issues. * Experience with litigation management and working with external counsel. * Knowledge of corporate governance and secretarial responsibilities in a multinational context. * Oilfield services, energy, or industrial sector experience preferred. * Business fluency in English (required); proficiency in another European language (e.g. German, French, Spanish, Italian) strongly preferred. Skills * Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate legal concepts into practical business advice. * Strong organizational and project management skills, able to manage competing priorities across a wide geographic area. * Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and handle complex matters with limited oversight. * Strong communication skills, with the ability to manage upwards and influence senior stakeholders. * Collaborative mindset, with proven success working across functions, regions, and cultures. #LI-AM1 Weatherford is a leading global energy services company. Our world-class experts partner with customers to optimize their resources and realize the full potential of their assets. Across our operating locations, including manufacturing, research and development, service, and training facilities, operators choose us for strategic solutions that add efficiency, flexibility, and responsibility to any energy operation. We are focused on technology development, digital solutions, and defining our footprint in the new energy space. Our ability to provide integrated solutions across our segments will be critical to growth in our core operations and the energy transition. Energy producers face unique challenges every day, so it is our job to create solutions that enhance safety, streamline operations, and sustain uptime to meet or exceed their targets. We operate across the global energy landscape employing some of the best diverse talent in the industry. At Weatherford, we understand the value each individual brings to the table. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are immensely proud of our workforce. We invite you to join our passionate, talented, world-class team. When you join Weatherford, you instantly feel connected to something bigger – a community that is grounded by our core values and driven to create innovative solutions for our customers. We celebrate each other’s successes, grow together, and learn from each other constantly. Individually, we are impressive. Together, we are unstoppable. We are One Weatherford. Join Us: Weatherford is producing energy for today and tomorrow- with global opportunities as unlimited as your sense of adventure. Join us to make an impact on our customers, the industry, and the world. Weatherford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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Responsibilities

The role involves drafting and negotiating commercial agreements and managing litigation and disputes across the region. Additionally, the counsel provides legal support for HR, corporate governance, and real estate matters for European subsidiaries.