Legal Counsel – VR/30603

Join a global energy leader as Legal Counsel based in Uxbridge in West London. Support high-impact international projects, advise on complex cross-border agreements, and drive compliance across diverse jurisdictions. Ideal for a qualified Solicitor with energy sector experience, strong communication skills, and a global mindset. Fluency in additional languages is advantageous but not essential. Company Overview A global energy company with businesses in Asia, Africa, Americas, Middle East and Europe. The company is committed to building a safe, healthy and sustainable energy development model. Their successful growth as an oil and gas producer has been achieved by consistently finding and developing world-class assets. The business is focused on safely exploring and producing from conventional offshore, unconventional and oil sands assets. The group of companies spans the entire energy supply chain, creating a competitive advantage that ensures we deliver long-term value. Our growth strategy is to safely and sustainably develop our high-quality portfolio to deliver energy for all. The company takes pride in its corporate culture, fostering an ethical, responsible and safety-first mindset to build trust among stakeholders. Working for us means that no matter what you do, you can make an immediate impact. The company is one of the largest and most reputable oil producers in the UK North Sea and holds material interests in world-class discoveries across South America and Africa. The business strategy is to maximise the value of our existing portfolio while creating new opportunities for further global growth. Duties and Responsibilities Provide legal support and advice to significant energy projects around the world, including host government negotiations, joint venture agreements, acquisition and divestment agreements, material commercial contracts, compliance issues, and potential disputes. Support several business groups across the organisation and integrate fully within the International Legal, Compliance and Corporate Governance Team. Advise on confidentiality agreements, data purchase agreements, AMIs, joint bidding arrangements, host government contracts, and joint operating agreements. Demonstrate efficient project and transaction management, with a high level of cultural intelligence, of multiple stakeholders and clients located across London, Beijing, Houston, Guyana, and Africa. Conduct legal and compliance due diligence on potential opportunities to identify material rights and obligations and ensure effective compliance plans are in place for all new country entries. Advise on regulatory and compliance issues related to production sharing contracts, local law compliance, and global anti-bribery and corruption standards, focusing on common law jurisdictions in Africa and South America. Review and negotiate key upstream agreements such as construction and tie-in agreements, transportation and processing agreements, and lifting agreements. Review and negotiate material commercial contracts by providing legal and commercial support to the global supply chain function, in relation to procurement for production and development operations. Instruct and ensure effective use of external advisers and law firms where necessary. Skills, Experience and Qualifications Prior demonstrable legal experience of advising on complex cross-border transactions or projects, ideally within the energy industry. A qualified Solicitor in England and Wales/Scotland with several years of post-qualification experience, demonstrating the ability to work independently and handle a busy and diverse workload. Ability to balance legal risks with business risks and communicate effectively to clients. Confidence and capability to ensure efficient project management and, where appropriate, provide commercial guidance on deal structuring and key value items. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in cross-functional teams and adapt to multiple cultures. Strong team player. Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel). Ability to prioritise, multi-task, and work independently. French, Portuguese, Spanish, or Chinese language skills are desirable but not essential. Prior experience of working in-house or overseas is desirable but not essential.

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