Legal Analyst

Min 5 yrs required

Contract, Full-time

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Legal Analyst

Wood is seeking a talented and experienced Legal Analyst to join their Downstream, Chemicals and Midstream Law Function in Houston, TX. The successful candidate must be able to provide commercial, transactional and corporate governance legal support for Americas Fuels and Lubricants Procurement, Sales and Marketing business units operating in Latin America.

## Job Responsibilities

The successful candidate must be able to perform delegated paralegal tasks under the guidance and direction of attorneys, including:

* Prepare and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements including Non-Disclosure Agreements, Sales Agreements, Incentive Agreements, Letters of Credit, Agency Agreements, Sponsorship Agreements, Products and Service Agreements and Contract Amendments
* Prepare, review, and revise a variety of corporate governance documents, including Meeting Minutes, Proxy Letters, Shareholder Agreements and Powers of Attorney
* Provide legal support for consumer brand marketing and advertising campaigns
* Engage and provide recommendations (risk analysis) to business partners and attorneys on counterparty’s changes to legal terms in agreements
* Work closely with subject matter experts in tax, finance, intellectual property, information risk management, compliance, and insurance to integrate such guidance into commercial negotiations and agreements
* Analyze and summarize documents for review by business partners and attorneys
* Perform legal due diligence and legal research
* Multi-task and prioritize work assignments to consistently provide high-quality work product in a fast-paced work environment
* Work closely with business partners and attorneys to resolve a variety of day-to-day issues and support a broad range of corporate governance and commercial transactions and/or projects
* Recommend process improvements and simplification of tasks
* Communicate clearly, simply and directly

## Qualifications

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications:

* Bilingual (English and Spanish)
* Minimum of five years’ experience as a paralegal negotiating and drafting commercial agreements and corporate governance documents
* Ability to effectively analyze and communicate legal issues across broad functional and organizational lines (., subject matter experts, business partners, and attorneys)
* Ability to maintain high quality performance with varied deadlines and competing priorities in a fast-paced work environment
* Strong organizational, analytical, proofreading, editing, and research skills
* Strong communication skills (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills
* Self-starter who is adept at working in a team environment and partnering with management, business partners, in-house counsel, outside counsel, and staff
* Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of tools

Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and a Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program or a law degree from an ABA-accredited school.

## Salary and Benefits

The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience. In addition, Wood offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, long-term disability, 401(k) plan, and more.

## About Wood

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.

## Diversity Statement

Wood is 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.

## Job Summary

Wood is currently seeking a talented and experienced Legal Analyst to join their Downstream, Chemicals and Midstream Law Function in Houston, TX. The successful candidate must have five years’ experience as a paralegal negotiating and drafting commercial agreements and corporate governance documents, be able to provide commercial, transactional and corporate governance legal support for Americas Fuels and Lubricants Procurement, Sales and Marketing business units operating in Latin America, and must be bilingual (English and Spanish). The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience, and Wood offers a comprehensive benefits package.

English, Spanish

Legal Drafting, Negotiation, Analytical Skills, Research Skills, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Microsoft Office Suite

Bilingual (English and Spanish); Minimum of five years’ experience as a paralegal; Bachelor’s degree; Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program or a law degree from an ABA-accredited school

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