Energy Senior Lawyer

Thinking Search; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy advisory firm seeks an experienced Projects lawyer to join their highly regarded team. This role involves advising on major energy and infrastructure projects across the UK and internationally, handling M&A and financing transactions. Candidates should have at least 4 years' PQE with a strong background in energy-related law, particularly in oil and gas. The position offers excellent opportunities for progression and intellectually challenging work in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with at least 4 years of post-qualification experience.
• Strong experience in transactional work related to projects or energy.
• Oil and gas experience preferred, with energy transition exposure valued.

Responsibilities

• Advise on major energy and infrastructure projects.
• Draft and negotiate complex project and commercial documentation.
• Engage with clients and support business development efforts.

Skills

Transactional experience

Drafting experience

Risk assessment skills

Client engagement

Education

Qualified solicitor with 4+ years’ PQE

Job description

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Projects lawyer to join a highly regarded energy-focused team advising on complex, high-value transactions in the UK and internationally. This role offers exposure to market-leading work across traditional oil & gas and energy transition projects, with a clear pathway for progression.

The Role

• Advise on major energy and infrastructure projects across the UK and international markets
• Work on M&A, project development, financing and strategic transactions
• Support clients across the full energy value chain, including up/mid/downstream, LNG and refining
• Draft and negotiate complex project and commercial documentation
• Play an active role in client relationships and business development
• Work closely with colleagues across multiple jurisdictions

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified solicitor with 4+ years’ PQE
• Strong transactional and drafting experience in projects or energy
• Oil & gas experience preferred; energy transition exposure advantageous
• Commercially astute with strong risk assessment skills
• Confident engaging with clients and working on cross-border matters

This is a strong career opportunity offering intellectually challenging work, international exposure and long-term progression.