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Our client, an Oil & Gas Operator based in Uxbridge are looking for a Legal Counsel on a staff basis.
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Our client is seeking a Legal Counsel to join their International Legal Team based in Uxbridge.
As part of the Iegal group, this role provides legal support and advice to some of the most important and significant energy projects around the world, including host government negotiations, joint venture agreements, acquisition & divestment agreements, material commercial contracts, compliance issues and potential disputes. The role is primarily focused on conventional oil and gas, although there may be some scope to support on the Company’s net zero activities.
The individual will support several business groups across the organisation and will be fully integrated within the Legal, Compliance and Corporate Governance team.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Legal Counsel will report to the Managing Counsel – International and provide support to key stakeholders across the business, including:
- Supporting exploration growth strategy by advising on bid rounds, above ground risk reviews, due diligence (including both legal and commercial) data purchase agreements, joint bidding arrangements, host government contracts and joint operating agreements.
- Supporting acquisition growth strategy by advising on confidentiality agreements, due diligence (including both legal and compliance) and transaction documents (including farmout agreements, carry agreements, asset purchase agreements, share purchase agreements and joint operating agreements).
- Demonstrating efficient project and transaction management of multiple stakeholders, service providers and clients located across in offices in multiple jurisdictions. with a high level of cultural intelligence
- Advising on regulatory and compliance issues in relation to production sharing contracts, local law compliance and global anti-bribery and corruption standards including, where necessary, instructing and ensuring effective use of external advisers and law firms.
- Reviewing and negotiating material commercial contracts by providing legal and commercial support to the global supply chain function, in relation to procurement for exploration, production and development operations.
- The role will also gain exposure to reviewing and negotiating key upstream agreements such as construction and tie in agreements, transportation and processing agreements, lifting agreements and carbon capture and storage arrangements.
- Ensuring legal and compliance management of all material rights and obligations and preparing comprehensive compliance plans for all new country entries including, where necessary, submissions to compliance committees.
REQUIREMENTS:
- As a qualified solicitor in England & Wales or Scotland, you will have demonstrable legal experience at Associate level, advising on cross-border transactions or projects, ideally within the energy sector, either in-house or in private practice.
- You will possess strong commercial law expertise and the ability to balance legal and business risks while effectively communicating with clients.
- Confidence in project management, including providing commercial guidance on deal structuring and key value items, is essential.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, along with excellent interpersonal abilities, will enable you to work effectively in cross-functional teams and adapt to diverse cultures.
- A team-oriented mindset, proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, and the ability to prioritise, multi-task, and work independently are also key requirements.
