Senior Solicitor Energy and Projects
This is a rare opportunity to join a top-tier Projects team advising on market-leading oil & gas transactions across the UK, Middle East, Africa and Central Asia. You'll work on complex, high-value deals for major international clients, with a clear path to Counsel or Partner.
Client Details
Our client is a prestigious international law firm, consistently ranked in the top tiers of Legal 500 and Chambers for its oil & gas expertise. With a deeply integrated Projects practice spanning London, Scotland, Dublin and the Middle East, the firm offers lawyers the chance to work on headline-making transactions and cutting-edge energy transition projects.
Description
You'll join a highly respected team advising IOCs, NOCs, governments and financiers across the full value chain of the oil & gas and LNG sectors. The work spans upstream M&A, project development, midstream and downstream financing, gas market regulation, and energy transition technologies including CCS, hydrogen and SAF.
You'll be front and centre in client relationships, with opportunities to develop your own practice and contribute to strategic growth. The team is known for its collaborative culture, international reach, and commitment to developing its lawyers through award-winning training programmes.
Profile
- 4+ years' PQE with strong transactional experience
- Solid contractual and negotiation skills
- Oil & gas sector experience (M&A, project development, financing and/or trading)
- Commercial awareness and ability to assess and manage risk
- Strong interpersonal skills and a proactive approach to business development
- Willingness to travel and work across jurisdictions
Job Offer
- Work on projects that are unique or being done for the first time
- Be part of a team with a strong track record in strategic transactions and energy transition
- Benefit from a clear progression path to Counsel or Partner
- Access international work and client exposure from day one
- Join a firm committed to inclusion, diversity and sustainability
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