Senior Legal Counsel | Energy | 6m FTC – August

Taylor Root Dusseldorf; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy business is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel for a 6-month contract in London. This in-house role involves supporting M&A activities, reviewing contracts, and working closely with commercial teams. The ideal candidate will have significant PQE, preferably in Corporate M&A or the energy sector, and will thrive in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’+ PQE in Corporate M&A or Energy/Projects.
• Fluency in English required; other languages helpful.
• Demonstrable integrity and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support for asset development and joint ventures.
• Review and negotiate commercial contracts.
• Liaise with external counsel internationally.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Integrity

Professionalism

Education

UK qualified solicitor

Trained at a well-reputed law firm

Job description

Taylor Root is working with an energy business who operate principally across emerging markets. They’re looking to hire a Senior Legal Counsel to provide cover for 6 months from August.

This role reports into the General Counsel and sits within a legal team of 4 in London, with local counsels internationally. This is a broad, generalist in-house role working on the following:

• Asset development, joint ventures, M&A activity, business development for projects.
• Contracts and procurement: reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts in support of the company’s operations.
• Liaising with external counsel internationally.
• Providing analysis and oversight of local regulatory frameworks.

This would suit someone coming from a Corporate M&A background, or Energy/Projects-type background. You’ll be sitting in a really terrific team, working in very pleasant environment, with people who like and are interested in what they do. With offices in central London, you’re very much sitting amongst and interacting with the commercial teams (e.g. operations, engineers, transactions team).

Experience required:

• At least 5 years’+ PQE, having trained at a well-reputed law firm, or comparable in-house experience.
• UK qualified solicitor, or solicitor qualified in a common-law jurisdiction.
• If someone has had exposure to the oil and gas sector during transactions, that would be helpful.
• Fluency in English required. Other languages like Spanish, Portuguese, or French are helpful but not essential.
• Demonstrable integrity, professionalism, and collegiality.
• Good attention to detail, interpersonal skills, and ability to be well-reasoned.

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