General Counsel - Oil & Gas

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a General Counsel to join its senior leadership team. This pivotal role offers a unique opportunity to lead a high-performing legal team and provide strategic guidance on corporate matters, M&A, and large-scale projects. As the company expands its global footprint, you will play a crucial role in shaping its future, advising on governance, compliance, and risk management. Join a forward-thinking organization and make a significant impact in the dynamic oil & gas sector.

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in legal matters.
• Experience in energy, projects, or corporate practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a high-performing international legal team.
• Provide strategic legal advice to the Board and CEO.
• Drive legal strategy for international expansion.

Skills

M&A

EPC contracts

Corporate governance

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Dispute resolution

Education

UK qualified solicitor

Training at a top-tier law firm

Job description

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A leading FTSE 250 oil & gas company is seeking to appoint an exceptional General Counsel to join its senior leadership team. This is a rare opportunity to step into a pivotal legal leadership role within a dynamic, high-growth organisation with a global footprint.

The Company

Headquartered in London, this company is a well-established and ambitious player in the oil & gas sector with significant international operations. As they continue to expand their global reach, including into new and emerging markets, they require a strategic legal leader to help steer the business through its next phase of growth.

The Role

Reporting directly to the CEO and sitting on the senior leadership team, the General Counsel will be a key advisor to the Board and executive management. This is a broad and hands-on leadership role, overseeing a sizeable international legal team and advising on a wide range of matters across M&A, project development, EPC contracts, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, disputes and risk management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a high-performing international legal team, promoting collaboration across jurisdictions.
• Provide strategic legal advice to the Board, CEO, and senior leadership on corporate and operational matters.
• Drive legal strategy in support of international expansion, including M&A and complex joint ventures.
• Advise on large-scale oil & gas infrastructure projects, with a focus on EPC contracts and upstream/downstream development.
• Oversee governance, compliance and risk management across all jurisdictions.
• Retain a hands-on approach to complex matters where strategic legal input is required.
• Manage relationships with external counsel, ensuring efficiency and value.

Candidate Profile:

• UK qualified solicitor with significant post-qualification experience.
• Trained with a top-tier law firm and ideally started your career in a recognised energy, projects, or corporate practice.
• Strong background in international M&A and major project work within the oil & gas sector.
• Deep understanding of EPC contracts and experience advising on large capital projects globally.
• Proven ability to lead and develop large, cross-border legal teams while maintaining a hands-on, delivery-focused approach.
• Gravitas and commercial acumen to operate as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders.
• Previous experience in a General Counsel or senior legal leadership role within a multinational organisation is highly desirable.

Why Apply?

This is a career-defining role offering exposure to high-impact work at the heart of a growing global business. You’ll join a forward-thinking leadership team and play an instrumental role in shaping the company’s future as it enters new markets and deepens its international presence.