Senior Legal Counsel (Energy)

McKenzie Douglas; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy production firm is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to draft and negotiate contracts, assist with M&A, and support governance programs. The ideal candidate has 6-10 years' experience in corporate law and in-house experience, particularly in the industrial or energy sectors. This role offers the flexibility of remote work with occasional travel. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years’ experience advising on corporate or commercial matters.
• In-house experience in an industrial or energy sector.
• Experience in emerging markets, especially sub-Saharan Africa.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing commercial contracts.
• Assisting on M&A activity.
• Supporting Governance and Compliance programmes.

Skills

Legal expertise

Negotiation skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Qualified UK or common law jurisdiction lawyer

Job description

Energy production business building a world-class, diversified portfolio of international assets in gas-to-power markets has created a new position for a Senior Legal Counsel. This position can be based remotely with occasional travel to London and abroad.

Responsibilities:

1. Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing all commercial contracts.
2. Assisting on M&A activity.
3. Supporting the Governance and Compliance programmes.
4. Supporting with Company Secretarial duties.
5. Advising on disputes, data protection, and employment law issues.

We are looking for:

• Qualified UK or other common law jurisdiction lawyer with 6-10 years’ experience advising on corporate or commercial matters.
• In-house experience (possibly in an industrial, energy, oil & gas, manufacturing environment) would be a bonus.
• Experience operating with or in emerging markets, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa (both francophone and English speaking), would be advantageous.
• Excellent people leadership skills, fostering relationships and promoting a collaborative work environment.
• Strong intellect, commercial acumen, and excellent judgment and analytical skills. Comfortable negotiating commercial contracts.
• Ability to distil complex issues into actionable solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, able to handle detailed information and deliver clear messages in writing and verbally.
• Pragmatic, balanced approach to risk management.
• Culturally adaptable, resilient, calm under pressure, enthusiastic, with a good sense of humor.

Apply:

If you are interested in this Senior Legal Counsel position, please submit your application.