Legal Counsel – Energy (LNG & Oil) | UAE | Civil Law Qualified

Globe 24-7; Paris; Sur place; EUR 80 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading international consulting firm is seeking a legal expert to support their energy and trading platform in Paris. The role involves advising on LNG and oil transactions, handling regulatory compliance, and conducting legal due diligence for energy sector transactions. Ideal candidates will have over 7 years of experience in the energy field, a Civil Law qualification, and fluency in both French and English, allowing them to engage with senior management effectively and navigate complex regulatory frameworks.

Prestations

Competitive remuneration package

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years’ post-qualification experience in energy, natural resources, or commodities, with exposure to LNG and oil.
• Strong transactional experience across energy, corporate M&A, and legal due diligence.
• Experience advising on cross-border legal and regulatory matters.

Responsabilités

• Draft LNG Sale and Purchase Agreements, oil offtake agreements, and FLNG agreements.
• Handle Master Sales Agreements and agreements related to transportation and storage.
• Advise on regulatory compliance matters pertinent to energy trading.
• Conduct and manage legal due diligence for transactions.
• Assess legal risks and structure transactions accordingly.

Connaissances

Fluent in French

Fluent in English

Strong transactional experience

Experience in energy sector

Advising on legal due diligence

Negotiation skills

Formation

Civil Law qualification

Description du poste

The Company

Globe 24-7, in partnership with a key client in the Middle East, is working together to source experienced and qualified talent to join their team.

The Role

The incumbent will support an international energy and trading platform, advising on LNG and oil transactions, energy commodity trading, and corporate M&A matters, including legal due diligence. The role will involve advising across upstream, midstream, and downstream LNG and oil activities, supporting acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic investments, and working closely with commercial, finance, risk, and senior management teams on complex cross-border legal and regulatory matters.

The Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating LNG Sale and Purchase Agreements (SPAs), oil offtake agreements, and Floating Storage Unit (FLNG) agreements
• Handling Master Sales Agreements (MSAs) and agreements related to transportation, shipping, storage, and terminal use
• Supporting upstream, midstream, and downstream energy transactions
• Advising on regulatory and compliance matters pertinent to energy trading
• Facilitating acquisitions, divestments, and asset purchases
• Structuring joint ventures and strategic partnerships
• Conducting and managing legal due diligence for both buy-side and sell-side transactions
• Advising on regulatory frameworks relevant to the energy sector across various jurisdictions
• Addressing sanctions, compliance, and Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements for energy and M&A transactions
• Assessing legal risks and structuring transactions accordingly

The Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) in energy, natural resources, or commodities, with exposure to LNG and oil
• Civil Law qualified
• Fluent in French and English
• Strong transactional experience across energy, corporate M&A, and legal due diligence
• Experience advising on cross-border legal and regulatory matters
• Proven ability to partner with commercial, finance, risk, and senior leadership teams

The Rewards

The position offers a competitive remuneration package.

Contact Us

Please apply directly by submitting your resume, preferably as a Microsoft Word document