Legal Counsel

Prax; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading British multinational in the energy sector is seeking a Junior Commercial Lawyer. This role offers a unique opportunity for recent law graduates to gain extensive experience in a dynamic in-house legal department, handling a variety of commercial agreements and projects. You will work collaboratively within a supportive team to drive legal strategies across retail and property businesses.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 0–2 years PQE.
• Strong academic background with a law degree.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Provide legal support on real estate matters and contractual advice.
• Assist with corporate governance and compliance matters.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Education

Law degree

Job description

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The Prax Group, a leading British multinational conglomerate, is a trailblazer in the global energy market, specializing in refining, storage, distribution, and sales of crude oil, petroleum products, and biofuels. Headquartered in London, we pride ourselves on delivering innovative customer solutions worldwide and are committed to upholding excellence, integrity, and philanthropy in everything we do.

We are seeking to recruit a motivated and detail oriented Junior Commercial Lawyer to join our in-house legal department. This role will primarily support our retail and property business, including matters related to retail operations and commercial agreements, while also contributing to a wide range of broader commercial legal and project matters including the integration of acquisitions across the group.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recently qualified lawyer to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced in-house environment, working closely with senior lawyers and commercial teams across multiple jurisdictions.

You will be working in a fast paced, diversified and growing business, which demands that the individual be flexible, willing to learn, and capable of taking on new challenges. The individual will also be able to handle a range of client demands, mixing project work and day to day transactions and queries.

This Job Is For You If You Are After

• A unique opportunity to gain broad legal experience within an integrated energy business.
• Exposure to both operational and strategic matters across retail, property, and core commercial functions.
• A collaborative team environment and opportunities for professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements including retail supply and distribution agreements, lease and licence agreement for retail and forecourts sites, confidentiality (NDAs), heads of terms and licensing contracts.
• Provide legal support on real estate matters, including site acquisitions/disposals, landlord-tenant issues, easements, and planning-related matters.
• Advise on contractual rights, risks, and obligations, ensuring legal input is aligned with commercial objectives.
• Providing general legal advice to the Group’s UK business and other subsidiaries in relation to their activities, with the aim of safeguarding the Group’s interests.
• Assist with corporate governance matters, including maintaining statutory records and assisting with company secretarial duties.
• Support compliance activities, including data protection (GDPR), anti-bribery, competition law, and other regulatory frameworks.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales or relevant jurisdiction, with 0–2 years PQE.
• Strong academic background with a law degree (or equivalent).

Experience

• Some prior experience (internships, training contract seats, or paralegal work) in commercial law, ideally gained in a law firm or in-house legal team.
• Familiarity with contract law and common commercial agreements.
• Oil, commodities, trading and/or shipping experience is an advantage, as is corporate and/or finance experience.
• Experience or understanding of corporate law, compliance, and data protection is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work to deadlines.
• Commercial awareness and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
• A collaborative and professional attitude with a willingness to learn.

Why Join The Prax Group?

At The Prax Group, we believe in fostering talent and providing career growth opportunities. As a Commercial Lawyer with us, you will have a direct impact on shaping the future of our business. We offer a supportive environment, opportunities for learning and development, and the chance to be part of a global leader in the energy sector.

Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply today and become part of a team committed to innovation, excellence, and making a difference!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Oil and Gas

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