Corporate Lawyer- Energy Sector

Nicholas Scott Lateral Lawyer Hires; England; On-site; GBP 185,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious law firm is seeking a Junior Corporate Lawyer (1–2 PQE) to join its London team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on major cross-border transactions and strategic projects in the energy sector. Candidates should have 1–2 years of experience in corporate energy transactional work, a background from a leading UK/US or top energy firm, and strong academics. US-level compensation includes a base salary of £185k for 1 PQE and £200k for 2 PQE, plus bonus.

Qualifications

• 1–2 PQE in corporate energy transactional work.
• Background from a leading UK / US or top energy firm.
• Experience in energy / resources.
• French or Spanish language skills beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Advise on major cross-border transactions.
• Participate in strategic projects across oil & gas, energy transition, and emerging markets.
• Work on offshore acquisitions and large-scale M&A.

Skills

Corporate energy transactional work

Strong academics

French language skills

Spanish language skills

Education

Law degree from a leading UK / US or top energy firm

Job description

Junior Corporate Lawyer (1–2 PQE) – London

An elite US Law Firm is seeking a 1–2 PQE corporate associate to join its growing London team. This is a rare opportunity to build a career in a top-tier global energy practice , advising on major cross-border transactions and strategic projects across oil & gas, energy transition, and emerging markets.

You’ll work on high-value matters involving offshore acquisitions, large-scale M&A, government negotiations, carbon credits, battery storage platforms and more—within a team consistently recognised as a market leader in the energy sector.

What we’re looking for :

• 1–2 PQE in corporate energy transactional work
• Background from a leading UK / US or top energy firm
• Strong academics
• Experience in energy / resources
• French or Spanish language skills beneficial

US-level compensation offered (1 PQE : £185k base, 2 PQE : £200k base) plus bonus.