Legal Advisor

Vår Energi; Stavanger; On-site; NOK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Insurance

Cabins access

Additional days off

Welfare package

Job summary

Vår Energi is seeking a Legal Advisor to join its in‑house Legal team, supporting projects, commercial processes and strategic decisions.

You will draft, review and negotiate agreements, support compliance, manage disputes and collaborate with management, project teams and external counsel to safeguard the company’s interests and enable informed decision‑making.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Law (Norway) and active legal background.
• Approximately 5 years of relevant experience in law firms or in-house.
• Bar admission is an advantage but not required.

Responsibilities

• Advise on projects, commercial processes and strategic decisions.
• Draft, review and negotiate agreements with internal and external parties.
• Support compliance with laws and regulations and risk management.
• Manage disputes and coordinate with external counsel as needed.
• Contribute to development of legal standards and best practices.

Skills

Legal expertise

Commercial understanding

Independent work

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Law

Job description

Vår Energi is a leading independent pure play upstream oil and gas company built on

• more than 60 years of operations on the Norwegian Continental Shelf (NCS)
• a flexible and resilient asset portfolio with ongoing development projects centered in all four NCS hubs
• a strong exploration track record

We have equity stakes in around 50 % of all producing assets on the NCS, and we are one of the largest exporters of gas to Europe from Norway.

We are around 1 450 employees located offshore on our operated assets and at our offices in Hammerfest, Florø, Oslo and Forus outside Stavanger.

About The Position

As a Legal Advisor, you will be part of Vår Energi's Legal team, working closely with the business on projects, commercial processes and strategic decisions. Our role is to support the company by providing sound legal advice, enabling informed decision-making, support with compliance to applicable laws and regulations, contribute to effective risk management and safeguard Vår Energi's interests.

You will work closely with the commercial functions, project managers, business developers and management, helping to shape solutions to complex and engaging business challenges.

You will have a varied workday and should be prepared to support a broad range of legal and strategic matters, depending on business activity and company needs. This may include advising business areas and projects, drafting, reviewing and negotiating agreements, participating in commercial processes and negotiations, managing disputes and working with external counsel, monitoring regulatory developments and supporting compliance, and contributing to the development of legal standards and best practices.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for a candidate with strong legal expertise, commercial understanding and ability to work in cross functional teams. You should also have the ability to work independently.

You enjoy taking responsibility, taking initiative, and collaborating effectively across disciplines. You are analytical, pragmatic, and able to translate legal and commercial complexity into clear and practical advice. You are able to consider and contribute on strategic decisions.

You have an interest in the oil and gas industry, and preferably have experience working with business clients, either within the industry or in other sectors.

We are looking for individuals with an entrepreneurial mindset, who are motivated by continuous learning, value creation and business impact. You should also have an interest in how digital technologies, data analytics and Artificial Intelligence can support better decision-making and business performance.

Background And Experience

• Master's degree in Law (rettsvitenskap) in Norway
• Approximately 5 years of relevant experience from a law firm or an in-house legal role, preferably involving assisting in operational and commercial matters
• Admission to the bar is an advantage, but not a requirement

Why Vår Energi?

• Challenging tasks in a dynamic and a strong competent environment with the opportunity to grow, learn and be creative
• Competitive salary and benefits such as pension, insurance schemes, loan arrangements, access to cabins, additional days off and a comprehensive welfare package
• Internationally diverse working environment and internal development opportunities
• To be a part of a company which believes in the future of the NCS and offers rewarding tasks and responsibilities across a diverse portfolio of assets for the right candidate
• A strong corporate culture where we are team players, with focus on new solutions, learning and integrity

Contact person

Anne Botne, VP Legal

Sverre Bjelland, EVP Legal

As part of our standard recruitment process, background checks will be performed on all final external candidates. For this position, Vår Energi may also assess external applicant's security suitability, including affiliations to high-risk countries. Please note that the outcome of such assessments may affect the recruitment process and the possibility of employment