Legal Adviser (Full-Time or Part-Time)
Hybrid Working | 60% Office-Based | Permanent
Are you a legally qualified professional with an interest in the offshore energy or maritime sector? Do you enjoy combining legal research, stakeholder engagement and committee support in a role where your work has a direct impact on an international industry?
We're recruiting on behalf of a respected international membership organisation that represents businesses operating across the offshore marine and energy sectors. This is an excellent opportunity for a Legal Adviser to support the Chief Executive and play a key role in delivering legal, contractual and regulatory initiatives that benefit a global membership.
The organisation is open to considering applications from candidates seeking either full-time or part-time working arrangements.
The Role
Working closely with senior leadership and a specialist legal committee, you'll help coordinate legal and regulatory activity, monitor industry developments and support the production of guidance, briefings and member communications. This is a varied, member-facing role offering excellent exposure to legal, commercial and regulatory issues within an international industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the day-to-day contact for a specialist legal and compliance committee.
- Coordinate committee meetings, agendas, papers, minutes and action tracking.
- Conduct legal, contractual and regulatory research across the offshore and maritime sectors.
- Monitor legislative and regulatory developments, producing concise summaries and briefings.
- Support the preparation of consultation responses, guidance documents and industry resources.
- Build strong relationships with members, committee representatives and external stakeholders.
- Respond to member enquiries, escalating more complex issues where appropriate.
- Produce high-quality reports, presentations and briefing papers.
- Contribute to wider organisational projects and initiatives as required.
About You
We're looking for someone who can combine strong legal knowledge with excellent organisational and communication skills.
You'll have:
- A Law degree or equivalent legal qualification.
- Knowledge of the maritime or offshore energy sector.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Confidence using Microsoft 365 applications.
The following would be advantageous:
- An interest in commercial contracts, compliance or regulatory affairs.
- Experience supporting committees or stakeholder groups.
- Experience producing legal briefings, reports or technical documentation.
- Membership of (or working towards membership of) a relevant professional body.
What's on Offer
- Permanent opportunity
- Full-time or part-time considered
- Hybrid working with 60% office attendance
- Opportunity to work with leading organisations across a global industry
- Varied and intellectually stimulating work with exposure to senior stakeholders
- Supportive, collaborative and purpose-driven environment
To apply for this role, please send your CV.
Due to the volume of applications we are only able to contact successful applicants. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 10 working days, please deem your application unsuccessful on this occasion.
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