Legal Counsel

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

Summary

Energean plc, the international oil and gas company, is the leading independent, gas-focused, exploration and production company on the London stock exchange, with assets in the Mediterranean and UK North Sea. The company has material growth plans in its existing geographies and across Africa and as a result, we are seeking a lawyer for the role of Legal Counsel, based in London.

This is an exciting opportunity for a UK-qualified corporate/energy lawyer to join our UK legal team working closely with, and reporting to, the Group General Counsel, and supporting our dynamic and fast-paced business.

Main Responsibilities

• The role will provide an enviable opportunity to provide advice on the full range of legal matters affecting the business operations, including in connection with a variety of corporate, commercial, M&A, construction, offtake transactions, as well as assist in disputes and governance processes.
• Working closely with the Group General Counsel and other members of our international legal team to support business growth and operations.
• Supporting key internal stakeholders in connection with all-related legal matters.
• Liaising with external lawyers and other advisers to ensure business objectives are met efficiently and comprehensively.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Demonstrable UK post-qualification experience in a leading international law firm and/or as an in-house counsel, in a corporate/transactional and/or energy environment;
• Qualified Minimum of 1 year PQE;
• Excellent academics;
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills;
• Positive, independent and proactive approach; commercially-focused, practical;
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment;
• Strong team-work skills;
• Exposure to AI and/or legal automation tools;
• Helpful, flexible and adaptable to evolving business needs.