Legal Counsel Bardi

Legal Counsel
Bardi
Emilia Romagna, Bardi

Wood is recruiting for a Legal Counsel to join our Legal Team. The position will be based in Corsico (Milan) office, with the possibility to work from home up to two days per week. Join a culture of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients. You will be working to ensure the effective, timely and cost-effective delivery of legal advice, support, governance and compliance in the relevant geographic regions, including project management of external legal service provider engagement and related budgets. What we can offer: Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid working where relevant. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market. Flexible benefits package: Free shuttle bus from Metro station to the office, company canteen, biannual free medical check-up, free company parking, extra-working accidents insurance 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 If all of this sounds good to you, review the typical responsibilities of the role and the requirements of the position below, then follow the link to apply and start your journey with Wood. Support senior lawyers with complex legal analysis and problem solving, research, counsel and guidance, including effective communication of same Inputs/prepares for litigation/disputes; works with outside counsel to develop the claim/defence, or leads disputes to resolution, including instruction and supervision of outside counsel Maintains and inputs into matter and cost management databases Develop understanding of legal risks and cost, including anticipating potential risk and developing risk mitigation strategies Provide oversight of functional legal risk and management, proactively identifying and effectively managing legal risk and compliance Successfully communicates and delivers strategic legal and compliance initiatives as and when required Project management of strategic transactions (M&A, joint ventures) and litigation/disputes Manage current and new vendor relationships, identifying appropriate partners who can add value, with a focus on continuous improvement Proactively shares knowledge and experience with other members of the legal team to assist in overall development and progression of the team Supports the creation of a cohesive team and organizational culture based on values and excellence in delivery which fosters innovation and collaboration, continuous improvement and change Please see below the requirements that we typically seek for the position. We are not expecting candidates to have everything, and this is not an exhaustive list. If you feel you have relevant experience and qualifications even if they are not a 100% match, then please do apply. Master's degree in Law, up to 3 years of experience in a similar role Strong commercial acumen and highly developed legal and analytical skills (e. g. , negotiation, drafting, relevant legal knowledge) Time management skills and proficiency in IT systems and tools. Ability to: Consistently deliver to stakeholders Push the boundaries to create smarter, more sustainable solutions Generate trust and credibility with audiences through continuous, open and consistent communication Champion and drive innovation and change initiatives, focused on improving quality and effectiveness Work effectively across different cultures, driving a global mind-set Foster and contribute towards a customer-focused climate that delivers on expectations and strengthens relationships Disseminate legal issues in a clear, concise and pragmatic manner Meet deadlines and provide professional level of service at all times Measure performance of external counsel against budgets Work collaboratively with and influence key business unit/service bundle/functional leadership teams Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35, 000 people. www.woodplc.com Diversity Statement: We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws. J-18808-Ljbffr