LEGAL COUNSEL – OIL AND GAS
LONDON
PERMANENT ROLE
Role Overview:
Morgan Philips Specialist Recruitment are presently representing a leading independent oil and gas exploration and production company in their search for a Legal Counsel. Our client has material growth plans in its existing geographies as well as into new ventures and as a result, they are continuing to grow their London based legal team. This is an exciting opportunity for a UK-qualified corporate/energy lawyer to join a dynamic team working closely with, and reporting to, the Group General Counsel, and supporting this fast-paced business.
Main Responsibilities:
- The role will provide an enviable opportunity to provide advice on the full range of legal matters affecting the business operations, including in connection with a variety of corporate, commercial, M&A, construction, offtake transactions, as well as assist in disputes and governance processes.
- Working closely with the Group General Counsel and other members of the international legal team to support business growth and operations.
- Supporting key internal stakeholders in connection with all-related legal matters.
- Liaising with external lawyers and other advisers to ensure business objectives are met efficiently and comprehensively.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Demonstrable UK post-qualification experience in a leading international law firm and/or as an in-house counsel
- Experience of working in a corporate/transactional environment
- Upstream oil and gas sector experience
- Qualified with a minimum of 1-year PQE;
- Excellent academics;
- Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills;
- Positive, independent and proactive approach; commercially-focused, practical;
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment;