Legal Counsel – Oil and Gas (c1-3PQE) -(M&F) UK878914

Job Description

LEGAL COUNSEL – OIL AND GAS

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LONDON

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PERMANENT ROLE

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Role Overview:

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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.

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Main Responsibilities:

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• 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.

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• Working closely with the Group General Counsel and other members of the international legal team to support business growth and operations.

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• Supporting key internal stakeholders in connection with all-related legal matters.

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• Liaising with external lawyers and other advisers to ensure business objectives are met efficiently and comprehensively.

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Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

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• Demonstrable UK post-qualification experience in a leading international law firm and/or as an in-house counsel

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• Experience of working in a corporate/transactional environment

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• Upstream oil and gas sector experience

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• Qualified with a minimum of 1-year PQE;

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• Excellent academics;

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• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills;

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• Positive, independent and proactive approach; commercially-focused, practical;

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• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment;

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