We have a current opportunity for a Senior Legal Counsel on a permanent basis. The position will be based in Uxbridge. For further information about this position please apply.

International Energy Company Seeks High-Calibre Legal Counsel

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your legal expertise can directly impact a global energy leader?

Our client, a leading international oil and gas company, is seeking a talented Legal Counsel to join our dynamic legal group. This role offers a unique opportunity to provide comprehensive legal support and strategic advice across various business areas within their UK operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Uphold the company's legal interests by identifying rights and obligations.
• Stay abreast of evolving legislation and regulations, proactively mitigating legal risks.
• Collaborate with external regulators and legal advisors.
• Deliver expert legal counsel across all aspects of the UK business, with a focus on the offshore sector (UKCS experience is essential).
• Draft and negotiate agreements for construction, transportation, processing, and product offtake.
• Advise on regulatory compliance concerning production licenses, NSTA, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, and HSE regulations.
• Participate in joint venture negotiations, consortium formations, and JOA drafting.
• Support UKCS business development initiatives, including confidentiality agreements and bidding processes.
• Draft and negotiate agreements for sales, exchanges, farm-ins/farm-outs, and operation management.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain on procurement for production operations.
• Support UK oil and gas marketing arrangements.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified lawyer with a minimum of 5 years' experience.
• Proven track record of providing high-quality legal advice and drafting complex commercial agreements.
• Exposure to UK offshore oil and gas regulations and experience working with relevant regulators
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

We Offer:

• The opportunity to play a pivotal role in a leading international energy company.
• A dynamic and intellectually stimulating work environment.
• A comprehensive benefits package.

Location:

• Uxbridge, UK

Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion
As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.