Legal Counsel - VR/30603

Join a global energy company’s International Legal Team based in Uxbridge, west London (4-days/week in the office). Advising on high-value cross-border transactions, joint ventures, compliance, and commercial contracts, this permanent role offers exposure to major energy projects worldwide, requiring strong commercial law expertise and stakeholder management skills. Ideal for an Associate-level solicitor with energy sector experience.

The company is committed to building a safe, healthy and sustainable energy development model. At present, they are moving steadily towards the goal of becoming a world-class energy company with a global vision, global strategy and global compliance operation. Their successful growth as an oil and gas producer has been achieved by consistently finding and developing world-class assets. The business is focused on safely exploring and producing from conventional offshore, unconventional and oil sands assets.

The group of companies, which span the entire energy supply chain, create a competitive advantage that ensures long-term value. The company takes pride in its corporate culture, fostering an ethical, responsible and safety-first mindset to build trust among stakeholders. Bold ideas, diverse perspectives and the determination to fuel success set them apart.

Duties And Responsibilities:

• The company is seeking a Legal Counsel to join the International Legal Team based in Uxbridge. This role provides legal support and advice to significant energy projects worldwide, including host government negotiations, joint venture agreements, acquisition and divestment agreements, material commercial contracts, compliance issues and potential disputes.
• The role is primarily focused on conventional oil and gas, although there may be some scope to support on the company’s net zero activities.
• The individual will support several business groups across the organisation and will be fully integrated within the International Legal, Compliance and Corporate Governance Team.
• The Legal Counsel will report to the Managing Counsel – International and provide support to key stakeholders across the business.
• Supporting the company’s exploration growth strategy by advising on confidentiality agreements, data purchase agreements, AMIs, joint bidding arrangements, host government contracts and joint operating agreements.
• Supporting the company’s acquisition growth strategy by advising on confidentiality agreements, due diligence (including both legal and compliance) and transaction documents (including farmout agreements, carry agreements, asset purchase agreements, share purchase agreements and joint operating agreements).
• Demonstrating efficient project and transaction management of multiple stakeholders, service providers and clients located across offices in multiple jurisdictions, with a high level of cultural intelligence.
• Advising on regulatory and compliance issues in relation to production sharing contracts, local law compliance and global anti-bribery and corruption standards.
• Reviewing and negotiating material commercial contracts by providing legal and commercial support to the global supply chain function.
• Ensuring legal and compliance management of all material rights and obligations and preparing comprehensive compliance plans for all new country entries.

Skills, Experience And Qualifications:

• As a qualified solicitor in England & Wales or Scotland, you will have demonstrable legal experience at Associate level, advising on cross-border transactions or projects, ideally within the energy sector.
• You will possess strong commercial law expertise and the ability to balance legal and business risks while effectively communicating with clients.
• Confidence in project management, including providing commercial guidance on deal structuring and key value items, is essential.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, along with excellent interpersonal abilities, will enable you to work effectively in cross-functional teams and adapt to diverse cultures.
• A team-oriented mindset, proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, and the ability to prioritise, multi-task, and work independently are also key requirements.