LNG & Global Projects 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

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.