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

Company: Morgan Philips Group
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Location: London
Job Description:

LEGAL COUNSEL – OIL AND GAS

LONDON

PERMANENT ROLE

Role Overview:

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.

Main Responsibilities:

  • 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.
  • Working closely with the Group General Counsel and other members of the international legal team to support business growth and operations.
  • Supporting key internal stakeholders in connection with all-related legal matters.
  • Liaising with external lawyers and other advisers to ensure business objectives are met efficiently and comprehensively.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

  • Demonstrable UK post-qualification experience in a leading international law firm and/or as an in-house counsel
  • Experience of working in a corporate/transactional environment
  • Upstream oil and gas sector experience
  • Qualified with a minimum of 1-year PQE;
  • Excellent academics;
  • Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills;
  • Positive, independent and proactive approach; commercially-focused, practical;
  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment;

Posted: September 7th, 2026