Senior Legal Counsel

About the company:

A global leader in the delivery of offshore projects and services for the energy industry. They make offshore energy transition possible through the continuous evolution of lower-carbon oil and gas and by enabling the growth of renewables and emerging energy is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join their team. The role is based in Aberdeen.

About the role:

The role will involve providing pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice to the business with a high degree of autonomy, in a supportive environment. Principally supporting tendering activities on a day to day basis, duties will include assessment of risk, contract review/negotiation, legal advice and support to various departments on a range of topics. This role will ideally suit commercial lawyers with demonstrable experience in the UK Energy sector, including offshore/EPCI contract negotiation skills. As well as ensuring compliance with the company’s governance and policies.

About you:

The successful candidate will have at least 8 PQE. Ideally, you have experience of working in-house environment within the energy sector, preferably within Oil and Gas or the renewables sector. In addition to significant experience reviewing, negotiating and advising on offshore industry contracts. Multi-jurisdictional experience including working with global external counsel will be highly advantageous. This role would suit someone who is commercially astute and who thrives in a fast paced, complex and rapidly changing environment. If you can work autonomously and work collaboratively with team members and key stakeholders, this would be a great opportunity for you.

This a fantastic role for someone looking to take on the challenge and opportunity of working with senior stakeholders. To explore this exciting opportunity further, please apply.