Senior Legal Counsel

Superior Recruitment Group; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel in Aberdeen. The successful candidate will have expertise in contract review and compliance, along with over 5 years of experience in corporate law. Candidates must be legally qualified with a practising certificate and a strong ability to manage team members. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment within the energy sector.

Qualifications

• Legally qualified with a practising certificate from the Law Society of Scotland or England and Wales.
• 5+ years PQE in corporate or commercial law.
• Ability to manage team members.

Responsibilities

• Contract qualification and review.
• Support business units on legal and compliance matters.
• Manage team members and report to the Group General Counsel.

Skills

Contract review expertise

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong analytical ability

Highest standards of business ethics

Education

English or Scots Law Qualification as a Solicitor

Job description

Overview

Superior Recruitment are working with an Aberdeen based company who are looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to join their business.

The client is an international service company providing critical services to the energy industry with business units in the UK, Norway, Canada, Trinidad, Australia and Senegal. We deliver a wide range of integrated solutions and specialist services across all areas of logistics, materials, marine and waste, making a material difference to our customers' operations.

Responsibilities

Contract qualification and review is a key part of this role. The candidate should be able to demonstrate strong capability in this area, including knowledge of LOGIC type contracts. The role also involves supporting business units on legal and compliance matters; a working knowledge of GDPR, ABC, sanctions compliance and data protection would be an advantage. The role will support Group activities such as insurance renewals, M&A and financing exercises in conjunction with external advisers and will report to the Group General Counsel. This role may also involve managing other team members.

Qualifications

Candidates should be legally qualified and have a current practising certificate from the Law Society of Scotland or the Law Society of England and Wales and be at 5+ years PQE in a corporate or commercial environment, either in-house or in private practice.

Minimum Qualifications

• English or Scots Law Qualification as a Solicitor.

Competencies (Skills, Knowledge and Behaviours)

• Contract review expertise
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation and influencing skills
• Strong analytical ability with excellent detail focus
• Highest standards of business ethics and integrity
• Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

Desirable Experience

• Knowledge of LOGIC, GDPR, ABC, Sanctions Compliance & Data protection

Please apply with an updated CV