Senior Legal Counsel - Leading Energy Business

Collins Search; Sharjah Emirate; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to shape its legal strategy within a dynamic energy business. This role offers the chance to influence key business decisions and lead negotiations on major contracts. You will work closely with executive leadership, managing external counsel and complex multi-jurisdictional matters. If you are a commercially minded lawyer with 5-10 years of experience, this is an exceptional opportunity to join a company that values legal expertise and offers a platform for strategic influence and leadership exposure.

Qualifications

• 5-10 PQE with experience in construction, commercial, or corporate law.
• Strong ability to balance legal risk with business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements, including construction contracts.
• Provide legal advice to ensure compliance with legislation.

Skills

Commercial Contract Expertise

Corporate Governance

Compliance

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Education

Common Law Qualified Lawyer

Job description

Senior Legal Counsel - Leading Energy Business

Are you a commercially minded lawyer with strong experience in contracts, corporate governance, and compliance? We are partnering with a market-leading organization to find a Senior Legal Counsel who will play a pivotal role in shaping the legal strategy of a dynamic and high-performing energy business.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious lawyer (strictly 5-10PQE) to take on a senior position, working closely with the General Counsel and executive leadership. You’ll have the chance to influence key business decisions, lead negotiations on major contracts, and contribute to high-profile corporate and M&A activities.

What Makes This Role Exciting?

• Strategic Influence – Act as a key advisor to the General Counsel, stepping in as their delegate when needed and driving legal and compliance initiatives across the organization.
• Broad & Impactful Work – From M&A transactions to high-value construction and commercial contracts, you’ll gain exposure to complex, multi-jurisdictional matters.
• High-Visibility Role – Engage with senior management, attend executive meetings, and contribute to corporate strategy discussions.
• Autonomy & Leadership – Lead a team, manage external counsel, and develop policies to ensure best-in-class governance and compliance.
• Global Reach – Work in an international environment, advising on legal and regulatory aspects across multiple jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements, including construction contracts, JV agreements, MOUs, and confidentiality agreements.
• Provide legal and regulatory advice to senior stakeholders, ensuring the business remains compliant with evolving legislation.
• Play a key role in M&A due diligence and corporate transactions, managing risk and driving strategic outcomes.
• Oversee dispute resolution and litigation matters, working closely with external counsel as needed.
• Develop and implement corporate policies and governance frameworks to enhance risk management and compliance.
• Represent the legal function in senior management meetings, ensuring legal considerations are embedded in business decision-making.
• Lead, mentor, and develop junior legal team members, fostering a high-performance legal function.

What We’re Looking For

• Common Law Qualified Lawyer with 5-10PQE, ideally with construction, commercial, or corporate experience.
• Strong commercial contract expertise, with the ability to balance legal risk with business objectives.
• Experience in managing external counsel and working on international legal matters.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage at all levels of the business.
• Strong leadership capabilities, with a collaborative and solutions-focused approach.

Why Apply?

If you are looking for a senior in-house legal role that offers strategic influence, diverse work, and leadership exposure, this opportunity is not to be missed. You’ll join a business that values legal expertise and provides a highly visible platform to shape key decisions.

Confidential inquiries welcome. Apply now to discuss this role further.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Services for Renewable Energy and Oil and Gas