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

IDEX Consulting; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in London seeks a Senior Associate to drive high-value transactions in the energy sector. This role offers the chance to work with major clients across oil & gas and emerging technologies, supported by a collaborative team and structured career development. The ideal candidate has 4+ PQE and a strong background in transactional work. A hybrid work environment is available, along with opportunities for international travel.

Benefits

Market-leading international work

Collaborative team culture

Structured training and career development

Hybrid working opportunities

Qualifications

• 4+ PQE with a strong track record in transactional/project work.
• Oil & gas experience (M&A, project development, financing and/or trading).
• Proactive in client relationship building and business development.

Responsibilities

• Advise on strategic, high-value transactions in energy.
• Engage with major energy companies and governments.
• Develop your own client base with a pathway to Counsel/Partner.

Skills

Transactional experience

Commercial mindset

Excellent drafting

Negotiation skills

Project management

Client relationship building

Job description

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.

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