WorleyParsons is a leading provider of professional services to the energy, resources and complex processes industries.
One of our companies operating as DeltaAfrik Engineering Limited is recruiting for a Associate Counsel (Legal Advisor).
Candidate will possess a BA/BS and JD or LLB. In addition, at least 5 years of relevant legal experience and admission to the Bar is required or equivalent qualifications as may be deemed by WorleyParsons management. Outstanding ability to speak and write effectively.
Responsibilities
- Analyzes legal problems raised by management. Provides advice and counsel based upon research and acquired legal knowledge.
- Negotiates and drafts a broad range of contracts, agreements, and other documents, and prepares related correspondence.
- Manages and assists outside counsel in handling litigation and other significant matters, or handles such matters directly and communicates issues to management.
- Interfaces with various domestic and foreign agencies and prepares and files documents such as registrations and license applications with such agencies.
- Manages special projects such as research projects, documentation of transactions, presentations to various groups, as assigned by the Contracts and Procurement Manager.
- May be assigned responsibility for a significant area of practice such as a large and complex project, financial matters, health and safety matters, insurance matters, environmental matters, or general legal functions.
