Location: London
PQE: 3–6 years
Firm: Leading International Law Firm
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Corporate M&A Associate to join the highly regarded Energy & Natural Resources team of a leading international law firm in London.
The team advises major international energy companies, investors and financial institutions on complex, high-value corporate transactions across the global energy sector.
This position offers exposure to significant cross-border M&A transactions, particularly within the oil & gas industry, alongside opportunities to work on broader energy transition and infrastructure investments.
The successful candidate will join an established international practice offering high-quality transactional work, direct client exposure and opportunities for long-term career development.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise on domestic and cross-border mergers, acquisitions and disposals within the energy sector.
- Work on corporate transactions involving upstream, midstream and downstream oil & gas assets.
- Assist with acquisitions, divestments and investments involving LNG infrastructure, pipelines and energy assets.
- Advise on joint ventures, strategic partnerships and corporate reorganisations.
- Draft, review and negotiate transaction documentation, including SPAs, shareholders' agreements and joint venture agreements.
- Conduct and coordinate legal due diligence on complex international transactions.
- Work alongside international teams on multi-jurisdictional matters.
- Support clients across traditional energy and energy transition transactions.
Candidate Requirements
- Ideally 3–6 years' PQE, although candidates with 2+ PQE and particularly relevant experience could be considered.
- England & Wales qualified solicitor or an appropriately qualified international lawyer.
- Strong Corporate M&A experience gained within a reputable City, international or leading national law firm.
- Demonstrable oil & gas transactional experience is essential.
- Experience involving upstream, midstream or downstream oil & gas transactions, LNG or related energy infrastructure.
- Strong technical knowledge of corporate transactions, including acquisitions, disposals and joint ventures.
- Experience managing transaction documents and coordinating due diligence.
- Excellent commercial awareness, drafting ability and communication skills.
- Confidence working with international clients and cross-border legal teams.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Join a leading international Corporate Energy & Natural Resources practice.
- Work on complex, high-value, cross-border energy transactions.
- Gain exposure to major international energy companies and institutional investors.
- Develop specialist expertise across oil & gas, LNG and the wider energy sector.
- Benefit from a collaborative international platform and opportunities for career progression.
If you are a Corporate M&A Associate with strong oil & gas experience and are considering your next move within the London market, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.
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