Corporate M&A Associate (Energy and Natural Resources)

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader Services; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader in London seeks a corporate M&A associate with energy and natural resources expertise to join the team. The role involves handling complex domestic and cross-border transactions within a collaborative, high-performing firm.

The candidate should have a strong academic record and exceptional drafting skills, along with 3–5 years PQE. The firm offers a competitive salary and development opportunities in a global environment.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background with a minimum 2.1 degree.
• Excellent written communication and drafting skills.
• 3–5 years post-qualification experience (or equivalent).
• Experience in energy and natural resources sector, oil & gas and infrastructure transactions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understand legal principles and maintain knowledge of other practice areas.
• Take project management responsibility to deliver high-quality work.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships and manage risks.
• Contribute to the firm's reputation and agile working initiative.

Education

2.1 degree

Job description

Keen to become part of a truly global, collaborative team of professionals? Your journey begins here.

Job Title: Associate
Office Location: London
Department: Corporate M&A (Energy and Natural Resources)

The corporate and finance practice group covers the full range of corporate/M&A work. The team has broad experience of public and private M&A, joint ventures, strategic alliances, restructurings and complex commercial arrangements, and both domestic UK and cross-border. The clients of the team span all industry sectors including energy, natural resources and infrastructure.

Working Hours: 35 hours per week, 9:30am to 5:30pm but additional hours may be required.

Key Responsibilities

Specific duties or responsibilities may be reviewed from time to time to reflect changes in personnel and management structure, staff location or services. All members of the firm participate in our Responsible Business program.

• Technical Ability Understands legal principles of own practice area, along with a working knowledge of other practice areas
• Has project management responsibility, ensuring timely delivery to high quality standards
• Stays aware of legal developments affecting any specialist areas and regularly attends appropriate training sessions
• Client Focus Has good working relationships with clients
• Has a good understanding of client, the sector and the associated risks and opportunities. Actively works to develop and strengthen new client relationships
• Team Work and Interpersonal Skills Acts as a source of advice to others, sharing knowledge and expertise
• Has strong relationships and profile amongst senior colleagues
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Firm Mindedness Understands the industry and market in which the practice stream and clients operate
• Contributes to the management of the group/practice area by understanding the areas of specialism, the firm’s capabilities and business plan
• Takes an active role in managing the firm's reputation both in and out of work
• Understands the responsibility to give back to our communities.
• Understands the value of a diverse workforce

Skills & Experience

We have an opening for a first rate corporate M&A lawyer with experience in energy and natural resources sector, particularly across oil & gas and infrastructure transactions. Experience gained within a top tier firm is preferred. It is essential that the candidate has a strong academic background (minimum 2.1 degree), with excellent written communication and drafting skills. The successful candidate will also have outstanding technical skills, together with the ability to build relationships with clients and colleagues and work well in a team. The ideal candidate will have between three to five years post qualification experience (or equivalent experience). In return, Hogan Lovells offers excellent training and development, a superb working environment, together with a competitive salary and benefits package.

• In return, Hogan Lovells offers excellent training and development, a superb working environment, together with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Equal Opportunities Employment & Agile Working Statement

It is the policy of Hogan Lovells Cadwalader to provide equal opportunities for all employees in relation to recruitment, training and promotion. Decisions in these areas will be made only by reference to the requirements of the job and shall not be influenced by any consideration of racial or ethnic origin, religion, sex, gender and gender identity, age, sexual orientation, marital and civil partnership status, pregnancy or disability. Our goal is to embed flexibility across our business by giving everyone the opportunity to work in an agile way, whether as a regular pattern or on an ad hoc basis, and we will be happy to discuss this further.

Company Overview

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader brings together more than 3,100 lawyers across 36+ worldwide offices, combining global reach with deep sector expertise. Strategically placed at the intersection of business, finance, and government. Working seamlessly across practice areas and borders. Our combination marks a new chapter. Prepare to join teams of people that want you to succeed, where ideas move quickly, support is shared freely, and colleagues help each other grow, creating an inclusive culture where everyone can belong. You’ll be challenged to perform at the highest level in an environment shaped by precision, judgement, and exceptional standards. It’s a culture that expects excellence and gives you the opportunity to develop in every moment.

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