Oil & Gas Solicitor

ZipRecruiter; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Oil & Gas Solicitor/Associate in Aberdeen. The ideal candidate should have over 3 years PQE and a solid understanding of various client business models. Responsibilities include advising on upstream contracts, field agreements, and regulatory matters. The position offers a competitive salary and excellent career development opportunities in a well-structured team.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in understanding different client business models.
• Ability to manage time efficiently to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Advising on upstream operational contracts.
• Handling field development agreements.
• Managing diligence aspects of M&A transactions.
• Dealing with contractual issues for service sector clients.
• Addressing regulatory matters.

Skills

3+ years PQE in Oil & Gas law

Strong written & verbal communication skills

Analytical approach to complex situations

Time management in high-paced environment

Job description

Overview

Oil & Gas Solicitor/Associate – Aberdeen

We’ve been instructed by our leading client on an exciting Oil & Gas opportunity within its Aberdeen team, at the Senior Solicitor/Associate level (3+ Years' PQE).

Working alongside leading partners in the industry, your workload may vary between advising on:

• Upstream operational contracts
• Field development agreements
• Diligence aspects of M&A transactions
• Contractual issues for service sector clients
• Regulatory matters

Qualifications

This team is looking for a candidate who:

• Has 3+ years PQE in Oil & Gas law
• Has a proven track-record in understanding different client business models
• Can demonstrate strong written & verbal communication skills, alongside an analytical approach to complex situations
• Is able to manage time efficiently in a high-pace environment to deliver deadlines for large-scale projects and transaction

About the role

This team offers a very competitive remuneration package for a practice and with one of the best-structured teams in this field, provides first-rate career prospects with training & development at the forefront of its ethos.

Depending on your experience to date and interests, this position may focus on E&P/Operations work and or Service Sector matters.

If you are an experienced Aberdeen-based Oil & Gas lawyer and you would be interested in discussing this opportunity further, please contact Martin McGhee at G2 Legal or apply with an updated CV for more detailed information on this exciting opportunity.