Counsel

Excelerate Energy, Inc.; Dubai; On-site; AED 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Excelerate Energy is seeking a qualified Legal Counsel to support the development, execution, and operation of international LNG and energy infrastructure projects. You will draft, review, and negotiate commercial, project, and financing agreements, and advise cross‑functional business teams.

Reporting to Senior Counsel, the role involves supporting transaction execution, project development, and management of existing contracts, claims, and disputes.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer admitted in England & Wales, US (TX or NY), or another recognised common‑law jurisdiction.
• 3–5 years of post‑qualification experience.
• Experience in LNG/energy and project finance/project development.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex project and finance contracts.
• Experience working on cross‑border transactions or projects in emerging markets.

Responsibilities

• Assist with drafting, review, and negotiation of project and commercial agreements, including LNG sale and purchase, gas sale and transportation, terminal use and regasification, vessel charter, EPC/construction contracts, guarantees, and confidentiality documents.
• Support cross‑functional teams in identifying legal and contractual risks and monitor obligations and milestones.
• Prepare contract markups, issue lists, and summaries for senior counsel review.
• Support due diligence, transaction management, and corporate governance processes.
• Coordinate with external counsel and advisors across jurisdictions and leverage AI tools with professional judgment.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Cross-border work

LNG/energy knowledge

Legal research

Stakeholder communication

Education

Law degree (recognized jurisdiction)

Bar admission in England & Wales or US or other common-law

Job description

Job Description:

Excelerate Energy is helping countries around the world enhance energy security through reliable LNG and power infrastructure solutions. We strive to deliver sustainable results by doing what we promise and investing in our people, assets, and technology while promoting a culture of safety, quality, and environmental stewardship. We believe our people are our greatest asset and are committed to fostering a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous growth. Together, we work to expand access to reliable energy for communities around the world.

Excelerate Energy is helping countries around the world enhance energy security through reliable LNG and power infrastructure solutions. We strive to deliver sustainable results by doing what we promise and investing in our people, assets, and technology while promoting a culture of safety, quality, and environmental stewardship.

We believe our people are our greatest asset and are committed to fostering a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous growth. Together, we work to expand access to reliable energy for communities around the world.

Job Summary

The Legal Counsel will be a member of the Company's Legal Department, supporting the development, execution, and operation of international LNG and energy infrastructure projects.

Reporting to Senior Counsel, the role will involve drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of commercial, project, and financing agreements; advising cross‑functional business teams; supporting transaction execution and project development activities; and assisting with the management of existing contracts, claims, and disputes.

The successful candidate will ideally have trained and practised at a top‑tier international law firm, with experience in LNG, energy, infrastructure, or project development. Prior in‑house, client secondment, or project execution experience would be advantageous.

The role offers significant exposure to complex cross‑border transactions, LNG commercial arrangements, and major infrastructure projects, with the opportunity to work closely with senior business stakeholders and take increasing ownership of matters as experience develops.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Include but are not limited to the following activities:

• Assist with the drafting, review, and negotiation of project and commercial agreements, including LNG sale and purchase agreements, gas sale and transportation agreements, terminal use and regasification agreements, vessel charter and maritime agreements, EPC and construction contracts, guarantees, credit support documents, confidentiality agreements, term sheets, and ancillary project documentation.
• Support Commercial, Finance, Operations, Technical, and Project Development teams in identifying and managing legal and contractual risks.
• Assist with contract administration and implementation, including monitoring key obligations, milestones, deliverables, claims, and contractual risk.
• Prepare first‑pass contract markups, comparison tables, issue lists, and contract summaries for review by senior counsel.
• Support legal due diligence exercises, transaction management, project approvals, and corporate governance processes.
• Coordinate with and assist in the management of external legal counsel and other advisors across relevant jurisdictions.
• Conduct legal research and prepare practical written advice, briefing notes, and presentations for internal stakeholders.
• Attend project meetings, negotiations, and stakeholder calls, preparing action trackers and follow‑up items as required.
• Leverage AI and legal technology tools to support drafting, research, document review, and knowledge management, while exercising appropriate judgement and quality control over outputs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Experience, And Educational Requirements

• Qualified lawyer in England and Wales, the United States (Texas or New York), or another recognised common‑law jurisdiction.
• Approximately three to five years of post‑qualification experience.
• Strong academic credentials and training at a top‑tier international law firm.
• Experience in LNG/energy and project finance/project development.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex project and finance contracts.
• LNG experience is strongly preferred, including exposure to LNG supply, regasification, terminal, or vessel‑related arrangements.
• Prior in‑house or secondment experience is preferred.
• Experience working on cross‑border transactions or projects involving emerging markets would be beneficial.

Key Skills And Competencies

• Strong commercial contract drafting, negotiation, and issue‑spotting skills.
• Sound legal judgement, with the ability to identify material risks and recommend practical, commercially focused solutions.
• Strong understanding of complex commercial transactions, project structures, and contractual interfaces.
• Ability to manage matters independently and take ownership of day‑to‑day legal support, while exercising appropriate judgement as to when escalation is required.
• Commercially minded, pragmatic, and comfortable working closely with business teams to facilitate commercial objectives while appropriately managing risk.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide clear, concise, and actionable advice to internal stakeholders.
• Strong organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams, transactions, and competing priorities simultaneously.
• Practical understanding of how to leverage AI and other technology tools to improve efficiency, support drafting and research, and manage large volumes of information, while exercising appropriate professional judgement and critical review of outputs.
• Collaborative and comfortable working across different functions, jurisdictions, and time zones.
• Adaptable, proactive, and able to perform effectively in a fast‑paced international environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The role requires collaboration across different functions, jurisdictions, and time zones. Specific office schedule and travel requirements are to be confirmed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear and is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION

Work authorization requirements will be based on the selected work location and applicable local requirements.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Excelerate Energy is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable local laws and regulations.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.