• Qualified lawyer admitted to practice in at least one European jurisdiction.
• BSc in Law as minimum
• At least 5 years of post-qualification experience in a reputable law firm and/or in-house legal department, with substantial exposure to commercial contracts, disputes, and corporate matters.
• Strong experience advising on multi-jurisdictional employment law and HR issues.
• Experience with litigation management and working with external counsel.
• Knowledge of corporate governance and secretarial responsibilities in a multinational context.
• Oilfield services, energy, or industrial sector experience preferred.
• Business fluency in English (required); proficiency in another European language (e.g. German, French, Spanish, Italian) strongly preferred.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate legal concepts into practical business advice.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, able to manage competing priorities across a wide geographic area.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and handle complex matters with limited oversight.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to manage upwards and influence senior stakeholders.
• Collaborative mindset, with proven success working across functions, regions, and cultures.

• Review, draft, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements, including customer and vendor contracts, with a focus on oilfield services and equipment supply.
• Provide pragmatic and timely advice to business stakeholders on contractual and commercial matters.
• Identify legal risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Support the development and improvement of standard contract templates, playbooks, and legal processes.
• Prepare legal risk assessments, executive summaries, and manage approvals in accordance with company policies.

• Lead and manage disputes, litigation, and pre-litigation claims across the region, working with external counsel where appropriate.
• Develop and implement dispute resolution strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Maintain oversight of litigation budgets and reporting.Employment & HR Support
• Advise HR and business leaders on employment relations matters, including disciplinary actions, investigations, and terminations.
• Provide guidance on compliance with local employment laws and best practices across multiple jurisdictions.
• Support the management of employee disputes and claims.

• Manage regional entities, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and corporate governance standards.
• Manage entity maintenance, board/shareholder meetings, filings, and records for European subsidiaries.
• Support cross-border corporate projects, restructurings, and M&A activity as required.

• Advise on real estate transactions, leases, and facility-related matters in coordination with internal stakeholders.
• Support site-level compliance, permitting, and operational legal issues.

• Deliver legal training to commercial, HR, and operations teams on relevant legal topics.
• Prepare periodic reports for senior legal and business leadership.
• Contribute to the development of the global legal function by sharing best practices and collaborating with international colleagues.

Weatherford is the leading wellbore and production solutions company. Operating in more than 80 countries, the Company answers the challenges of the energy industry with its global talent network of approximately 20,000 team members in 600 locations, which include service, research and development, training, and manufacturing facilities. Visit weatherford.com for more information or connect on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or YouTube.

We're looking to the future with a clear vision and a strong mission.

Our goal is to address the headwinds facing the industry, revolutionize the oilfield with digital technology, integrated solutions, and world-class talent.

We accept every challenge for the benefit of our Company, our industry, and the world. Our technology leadership delivers solutions that rise to every occasion, supply the best outcomes in each operation, and give power to all customers.