Senior Solicitor Energy and Projects

Michael Page (UK); City Of London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious international law firm in the City of London is seeking a lawyer with 4+ years' PQE to join their highly respected team in the oil & gas sector. You will have the opportunity to work on unique projects and develop your own practice while benefiting from a clear progression path to Counsel or Partner. Applicants should possess strong transactional experience and a proactive approach to business development, with a commitment to inclusion and sustainability.

Benefits

Clear progression path to Counsel or Partner

International work and client exposure

Commitment to inclusion, diversity and sustainability

Qualifications

• 4+ years' PQE with strong transactional experience.
• Experience in the oil & gas sector (M&A, project development, financing).
• Ability to assess and manage risk.

Responsibilities

• Advise on upstream M&A, project development, midstream and downstream financing.
• Build and maintain client relationships in the oil & gas and LNG sectors.
• Contribute to the growth of the practice through strategic initiatives.

Skills

Transactional experience

Contractual and negotiation skills

Commercial awareness

Strong interpersonal skills

Proactive business development

Willingness to travel

Job description

• Opportunity to work in a top tier international law firm
• Opportunity for growth and progression

About Our Client

Our client is a prestigious international law firm, consistently ranked in the top tiers of Legal 500 and Chambers for its oil & gas expertise. With a deeply integrated Projects practice spanning London, Scotland, Dublin and the Middle East, the firm offers lawyers the chance to work on headline‑making transactions and cutting‑edge energy transition projects.

Job Description

You'll join a highly respected team advising IOCs, NOCs, governments and financiers across the full value chain of the oil & gas and LNG sectors. The work spans upstream M&A, project development, midstream and downstream financing, gas market regulation, and energy transition technologies including CCS, hydrogen and SAF. You'll be front and centre in client relationships, with opportunities to develop your own practice and contribute to strategic growth. The team is known for its collaborative culture, international reach, and commitment to developing its lawyers through award‑winning training programmes.

The Successful Applicant

• 4+ years' PQE with strong transactional experience
• Solid contractual and negotiation skills
• Oil & gas sector experience (M&A, project development, financing and/or trading)
• Commercial awareness and ability to assess and manage risk
• Strong interpersonal skills and a proactive approach to business development
• Willingness to travel and work across jurisdictions

What's on Offer

• Work on projects that are unique or being done for the first time
• Be part of a team with a strong track record in strategic transactions and energy transition
• Benefit from a clear progression path to Counsel or Partner
• Access international work and client exposure from day one
• Join a firm committed to inclusion, diversity and sustainability