Legal Counsel

Join to apply for the Legal Counsel - Marketing, Trading & Shipping (Singapore) role at Woodside Energy . 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 improving 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 This Legal Counsel position offers a valuable opportunity for a junior lawyer to join Woodside’s legal team at a dynamic time. Supporting the Marketing, Trading & Shipping division, you will provide legal guidance to our Global Trading and Optimisation team based in Singapore. Duties & Responsibilities Provide commercial-focussed pragmatic legal advice and strategic counsel to the Singapore office-based global marketing, trading and shipping teams. Provide internal legal support to global LNG, Liquids (Crude, LPG, etc) and Ammonia trading activities on a range of topics, including seaborne energy commodity marketing, trading and optimisations through Asia-Pac as well as for deliveries into Europe. Advise and support on shipping related legal matters. Manage external legal support on specialist matters. Identify and manage risks and regulatory compliance matters across a range of the company’s Singapore-based marketing, trading and shipping activities. Support subsidiary boards’ engagement and company management. Provide structured and ad-hoc legal training. Skills & Experience You must be admitted as a lawyer to practise in Singapore. Please clearly state in your application the month/year in which you were admitted. Experience with England & Wales jurisdiction highly desirable. Appropriately qualified with relevant tertiary qualifications (law degree) with 2+ years as a lawyer with meaningful professional experience in any of commodity shipping, marketing or trading; energy; oil & gas; or corporate or commercial legal practice. Experience in advising on and negotiating complex contractual arrangements. International commodity vessel chartering/procurement/litigation or marketing/trading awareness or experience is highly desirable. Candidates are not required to have experience in all these areas. Team player with excellent English communication and interpersonal skills. Strong organisational and prioritisation ability. Negotiation and influencing skills, including confident interaction with senior management-level stakeholders. Ability to build and foster positive relationships and networks. Recognition & Reward What you can expect from us: Commitment to your ongoing development, including on-the-job opportunities, formal programs, coaching and mentoring 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 Active employee community groups for gender equality, reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians, and LGBTI+ staff and allies, and Neurodiversity Community volunteering opportunities Relocation assistance (if required) A competitive remuneration package featuring performance-based incentives and above-industry superannuation contributions Diversity & Inclusion 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 differences in age, nationality, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, intersex status, gender identity or expression, relationship status, disability, neurodiversity, cultural background, thinking styles, experience, family background, including caregiving commitments, and education. Inclusion centres on all employees creating a climate of trust and belonging, where people feel comfortable to bring their whole self to work. We offer supportive pathways for all employees to grow and develop leadership skills. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and those seeking a more flexible working environment, including part-time opportunities. Application Applications close at 11:59pm AWST on Friday the 7th of November, 2025. Click APPLY to submit your application Please note Woodside Energy will only accept direct candidate applications. We do not accept applications from Recruitment Agencies. Company & Role Details Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Legal Industries: Oil and Gas 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 differences in age, nationality, race, ethnicity, national origin, religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, intersex status, gender identity or expression, relationship status, disability, neurodiversity, cultural background, thinking styles, experience, family background, including caregiving commitments, and education. Inclusion centres on all employees creating a climate of trust and belonging, where people feel comfortable to bring their whole self to work. 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