The Legal Counsel is responsible for all legal work in Egypt and/or such other jurisdictions as needed based on Company requirements and directed by the Senior Legal Counsel. Assist Senior Legal Counsel in providing legal support and implement compliance systems and processes. Travel may be required.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Review of Commercial, Sales and Service Contracts for the Oil and Gas service industry.
• Provide general legal advice to the business including liaising with outside counsel.
• Corporate Secretarial supervision and registration for all Weatherford legal entities in area of coverage.
• Leading and supervising outside counsel and managing litigation and litigation expenses for areas of coverage.
• Conducting Due Diligence Enquiries for the engagement of agents, sales representatives, distributors and other intermediaries.
• Conducting Compliance and Legal Training for Company personnel.
• Legal Reporting to Supervisor.
• Provide HR team with on-going advice and support to address and resolve on-going employment related matters. Lead and manage employee disputes before Ministries, Departments, Courts etc.
• Helping with vendor agreements; draft, review and negotiate procurement agreements.

Required:

• At least 3-5 years prior Legal Experience in the corporate and commercial department of a reputable law firm or multinational corporation
• Fluent English, Arabic both written and verbal
• Eligible to work in Egypt without a visa

Preferred

• Oil and Gas Industry background
• French an advantage

Qualifications:

• Law Degree
• Entrance to BAR exam is essential

Preferred

• Post Graduate degree in Law

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About Us

Weatherford is a leading global energy services company. Our world-class experts partner with customers to optimize their resources and realize the full potential of their assets. Across our operating locations, including manufacturing, research and development, service, and training facilities, operators choose us for strategic solutions that add efficiency, flexibility, and responsibility to any energy operation.

When you join Weatherford, you instantly feel connected to something bigger - a community that is grounded by our core values and driven to create innovative solutions for our customers. We celebrate each other's successes, grow together, and learn from each other constantly. Individually, we are impressive. Together, we are unstoppable. We are One Weatherford.

Weatherford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.