Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. 

Wood has an excellent opportunity for Senior Legal Counsel to join us in September on a 12 month contract. The role operates across a broad spectrum of legal matters on a multi‑jurisdictional basis, where significant experience, autonomy and professional judgement are required including, complex contracting and contract interpretation, litigation and disputes, joint ventures, employment,  compliance, real estate, IP / innovation and strategic transactions.

The role offers hybrid working from either our Aberdeen or Reading offices. 

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The Role

The role is responsible for leading the delivery of precise, commercial, timely and cost-effective legal counsel advice on complex, material and high‑risk matters,  including those with potential or actual legal or reputational implications.

You will support the relevant geographic regions in achieving their short‑ and long‑term strategic priorities through effective legal risk management, sound judgement and cost discipline, and contributes actively to the leadership and development of the Eastern Hemisphere Legal team.

Our Clients and Projects 

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood delivers solutions across more than 60 countries with local offices covering all major energy and materials hubs globally. 

For more than 160 years, we have partnered with clients to deliver engineering, advisory and operational solutions to some of the world’s most complex and critical challenges in energy and materials.

What we can offer

Meaningful and interesting projects we support green hydrogen and fuel switching, as well as supporting local clients with energy transition Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid working arrangements Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market Flexible benefits package; inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle  Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests Global connections; join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession