Morgan Philips Group
Legal Counsel – Oil and Gas (c1-3PQE) -(M&F) UK878914
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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.
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Main Responsibilities:
- 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.
- Work closely with the Group General Counsel and other members of the international legal team to support business growth and operations.
- Support key internal stakeholders in connection with all-related legal matters.
- Liaise with external lawyers and other advisers to ensure business objectives are met efficiently and comprehensively.
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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.
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