General Counsel - Oil & Gas

Job Description

A leading FTSE 250 oil & gas company is seeking to appoint an exceptional General Counsel to join its senior leadership team. This is a rare opportunity to step into a pivotal legal leadership role within a dynamic, high-growth organisation with a global footprint.

The Company

Headquartered in London, this company is a well-established and ambitious player in the oil & gas sector with significant international operations. As they continue to expand their global reach, including into new and emerging markets, they require a strategic legal leader to help steer the business through its next phase of growth.

The Role

Reporting directly to the CEO and sitting on the senior leadership team, the General Counsel will be a key advisor to the Board and executive management. This is a broad and hands-on leadership role, overseeing a sizeable international legal team and advising on a wide range of matters across M&A, project development, EPC contracts, regulatory compliance, corporate governance, disputes, and risk management.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead and manage a high-performing international legal team, promoting collaboration across jurisdictions.
2. Provide strategic legal advice to the Board, CEO, and senior leadership on corporate and operational matters.

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