Energy & Corporate Counsel – UK Growth & M&A

Energean; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Energean plc, the international oil and gas company, is seeking a UK-qualified corporate/energy lawyer to join the UK legal team in London as Legal Counsel. You will report to the Group General Counsel and support the business across corporate, commercial, M&A, and energy transactions.

This role requires strong academics, a minimum 1 year PQE, and excellent communication and teamwork skills. You will liaise with external advisers and contribute to governance and disputes processes.

Qualifications

• UK post-qualification experience in a leading international law firm or in-house.
• Minimum of 1 year PQE.
• Excellent academics.
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Commercially-focused, practical and proactive.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong teamwork skills.
• Exposure to AI and/or legal automation tools.
• Helpful, flexible and adaptable to evolving business needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on corporate, commercial, M&A, construction, offtake transactions, as well as assist in disputes and governance processes.
• Work closely with the Group General Counsel and international legal team to support growth and operations.
• Support internal stakeholders in connection with all-related legal matters.
• Liaise with external lawyers and advisers to ensure business objectives are met efficiently and comprehensively.

Skills

PQE UK

Corporate/ transactional

Energy sector

Communication

Education

UK-qualified lawyer

Tools

AI & legal automation tools

Job description

Energean plc, the international oil and gas company, is seeking a UK-qualified corporate/energy lawyer to join the UK legal team in London as Legal Counsel. You will report to the Group General Counsel and support the business across corporate, commercial, M&A, and energy transactions.

This role requires strong academics, a minimum 1 year PQE, and excellent communication and teamwork skills. You will liaise with external advisers and contribute to governance and disputes processes.