Projects Senior Associate

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Leading London Energy Law Firm seeks an experienced Oil & Gas/Energy Projects Lawyer to join its internationally recognised Projects practice in London. You will advise on a broad range of transactional energy matters, including upstream M&A, project development, LNG projects and energy financing, with exposure across cross-border transactions.

The Ideal Candidate has 6+ years PQE in energy or projects, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and a commercial approach to risk and client

Qualifications

• 6+ years' PQE in energy, projects or corporate practice.
• Strong transactional oil & gas experience across M&A, development, financing or contracts.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and advisory skills.
• Experience advising on complex cross-border transactions.
• Commercially minded with risk management focus.
• Interest in developing client relationships and practice growth.

Responsibilities

• Advise on upstream oil & gas M&A, development, and JV work.
• Handle LNG projects, gas supply arrangements and related contracts.
• Engage in midstream/downstream energy transactions and financing.
• Contribute to cross-border transactions and client relationships.
• Work on energy transition projects including CCS and hydrogen.

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Oil & Gas / Energy Projects Lawyer to join the highly regarded Projects practice of a leading international law firm in London.

The firm has an established reputation across the global energy sector, advising major international oil companies, national oil companies, governments, investors and financial institutions on complex, high-value transactions.

With a genuinely international platform and a strong presence across the UK, Middle East, Africa and Central Asia, the team offers exposure to sophisticated cross-border work, direct client engagement and a clear pathway towards Senior Associate and beyond.

The Opportunity

Joining an internationally recognised Projects team, you will advise on a broad range of transactional energy matters, including:

• Upstream oil & gas M&A, acquisitions, disposals and joint ventures.
• Oil & gas project development, commercial agreements and infrastructure transactions.
• LNG projects, gas supply arrangements and related commercial contracts.
• Midstream and downstream energy transactions, including refining and processing facilities.
• Energy and project financing, including reserve-based lending and commodity finance.
• Emerging energy transition projects, including carbon capture and storage (CCS), hydrogen and sustainable aviation fuel.

The role offers the opportunity to work on landmark transactions across multiple jurisdictions, collaborating closely with leading energy specialists internationally.

The Ideal Candidate

We are interested in speaking with lawyers who have:

• 6+ years' PQE, ideally gained within a recognised energy, projects or corporate practice.
• Strong transactional experience within the oil & gas sector, whether across M&A, project development, financing or commercial agreements.
• Excellent contractual drafting, negotiation and commercial advisory skills.
• Experience advising on complex, high-value or cross-border transactions.
• A commercially minded, solutions-focused approach to managing legal and transactional risk.
• An interest in developing client relationships and contributing to the continued growth of the practice.

Candidates with a particular specialism within oil & gas transactions, rather than experience across every area, are encouraged to get in touch.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• International exposure: Work on major energy transactions across the UK, Middle East, Africa and Central Asia.
• High-quality clients: Advise global energy companies, governments, financial institutions and other significant market participants.
• Varied transactional work: Develop experience across traditional oil & gas, LNG, energy infrastructure and emerging energy transition technologies.
• Career progression: A clear opportunity to progress to Senior Associate, supported by structured development and direct partner mentorship.
• Client responsibility: Enjoy meaningful client contact, business development opportunities and the chance to build your own relationships.
• Collaborative international platform: Work alongside experienced lawyers across a globally integrated energy practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious energy lawyer looking to broaden their international transactional experience and develop their career within a market-leading practice.