Projects Lawyer 4-9yr pqe

IDEX Consulting Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading international work

Collaborative team culture

Structured training and career development

Hybrid working

International travel opportunities

Job summary

A leading recruitment consulting firm is seeking a Senior Associate to join their Projects practice in London. This position offers the chance to work on strategic high-value transactions in the oil & gas sector, including LNG and energy transition projects. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 4 years of PQE, a strong track record in transactional work, and excellent skills in negotiation and project management. Opportunities for career advancement, training, and hybrid working are included.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with over 4 years of post-qualification experience.
• Strong track record in transactional/project work specifically in oil & gas.
• Proven experience in M&A, project development, and financing.
• Excellent skills in drafting, negotiation, and project management.
• Commercial awareness with solid problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Advise major energy companies and governments on strategic transactions.
• Handle M&A, project development, and financing in the oil & gas sector.
• Engage in cross-border projects, especially in the Middle East and Africa.
• Develop your client base and partake in business development efforts.

Skills

Transactional experience

Commercial mindset

Excellent drafting

Negotiation skills

Project management skills

Client relationship building

Business development

Education

Qualified lawyer with 4+ PQE

Job description

Business Director @ IDEX Consulting Ltd | Senior Legal Recruitment Consultant

Senior Associate – Projects (Oil & Gas / Energy Transition)

London | Permanent | 4+ PQE

An opportunity has arisen for a talented Senior Associate to join a highly ranked Projects practice in London. This is a rare chance to work on headline‑making transactions across the UK and internationally, with a focus on oil & gas, LNG, and emerging energy transition technologies.

The Role

You’ll advise major energy companies, trading houses, financiers, governments, and new market entrants on strategic, high‑value transactions. The work is broad and diverse, spanning:

• M&A, project development, and financing in the oil & gas sector
• LNG, refining, and mid/downstream matters
• Energy transition projects (hydrogen, carbon capture, sustainable aviation fuel)
• Cross‑border work, particularly in the Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia

This role is suited to a lawyer with strong transactional experience, a sharp commercial mindset, and the confidence to take on new contractual challenges. You’ll be client‑facing from day one, with the opportunity to develop your own client base and a clear pathway to Counsel or Partner.

What’s on offer

• Market‑leading international work across the full energy value chain
• A collaborative and supportive team culture
• Structured training and career development programmes, including award‑winning senior associate development
• Hybrid working and international travel opportunities

About You

• 4+ PQE with a strong track record in transactional/project work
• Oil & gas experience (M&A, project development, financing and/or trading)
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and project management skills
• Commercially aware, with strong problem‑solving instincts
• Proactive in client relationship building and business development

If you’re looking to take your career to the next level in a team that is at the forefront of energy and infrastructure projects, this could be the perfect move.

To apply, please send your CV to [e-mail].