Legal Counsel - Energy

JMC Legal Recruitment

  • London
  • £100,000-120,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
Embark on a thrilling career with a distinguished Energy business headquartered in Central London.Renowned for its presence in the Energy sector, this enterprise spearheads a range of impactful projects across the EMEA region, placing a huge emphasis on sustainability during their decision-making and operational management processes.The BusinessWith a legacy spanning over three decades, the business has consistently invested in diverse energy ventures throughout the EMEA region. Their primary focus revolves around the development and acquisition of energy projects, positioning them at the forefront of innovation in the industry.Led by a seasoned group of energy experts, the enterprise is poised for substantial growth in 2024. The business is committed to minimising their ecological footprint, with a sharp focus on ESG principles. They actively contribute to the social and economic development of the communities they engage with globally, upholding and safeguarding human rights.The RoleReporting to an experienced Head of Legal, you will take on a broad range of legal responsibilities. You will cover commercial contracts (license agreements, NDA's, operational agreements, farm-in farm-out agreements, etc.), business development, dispute resolution, financing, and employment matters. Your role will include providing strategic advice and commercial support to the executive management team while collaborating with external counsel worldwide, to ensure compliance with regional and country-specific regulations.You will also consider legal risks and ensure compliance, advising on potential issues that the business may encounter. Additionally, you will support the Company Secretary on governance and co-sec matters.The business offers an enticing benefits package, including a 30% bonus, a 10% pension, and more. They seek a driven, energetic team player comfortable in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.Requirements
  • 3-6 years PQE and In-House experience (preferred)
  • Experience within the Energy sector is preferred
  • Excellent drafting and contract negotiation skills
This opportunity will allow you to play an integral role in shaping the legal landscape of an expanding energy enterprise based in London.CompanyJMC Legal Recruitment was founded by highly experienced Legal Recruitment Consultant, Jason Connolly. His motivation to establish JMC was to create a refreshingly friendly agency with a truly consultative approach and who are always a pleasure to deal with.We're a dynamic business with our sights set high and a growing client base spanning the country. We believe that in any business the most valuable assets are the people - and it's true of JMC, too. Whether dealing with candidates or firms, our consultants' passion for legal recruitment and excellent market knowledge always shines through. Our state of the art software means our consultants are more accessible to you and we keep ahead of the curve in the changing legal landscape to ensure you are always given up to date advice.What can you expect from us? We will always manage your expectations and come back to you with updates as soon as they become available. We pride ourselves on the highest level of integrity, as we understand that when looking for a new role or member of staff it is often highly confidential. You will find that we always take the time to really listen and understand before we advise. We will get to know you, taking into account not just technical ability, but personality and cultural fit. We're also easy to get hold of; we appreciate that when looking for a new role it can be difficult to talk during the working day, so we will make ourselves available and find a time that works for you. Give us a call and talk to one of our friendly team today. We're waiting to help you.Share this jobApply for Legal Counsel - EnergyAlready uploaded your CV? to apply instantlyFields marked with an asterisk (*) are requiredFirst name requiredLast name requiredWhat is your email address? requiredYour CV requiredYour file must be a .doc, .pdf, .docx, or .rtf. No larger than 1MBDrag and dropChoose a fileSelected file: Remove fileAdd a cover message requiredEmail me similar jobs when they become available Your communication preferencesI'd like to receive emails about jobs and services from The Lawyer JobsI'd like to receive emails from third partiesWhen you apply for a job we will send your application to the named employer, who may contact you. By applying for a job listed on The Lawyer Jobs you agree to our and . You should never be required to provide bank account details. If you are, please . All emails will contain a link in the footer to enable you to unsubscribe at any time.Send applicationSave jobClick to add the job to your shortlistYou need to or to save a job.Get job alertsCreate a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.© 2011 - 2025 Centaur Media Plc. Powered by Madgex Job Board TechnologyTheLawyer.com Limited
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