Senior Legal Counsel (Energy)

Description

Energy production business building a world class, diversified portfolio of international assets in gas to power markets has created a new position for a Senior Legal Counsel. This position can be based remotely with occasional travel to London and abroad.

Responsibilities :

Working alongside the in-house legal teams based in UK and Africa you will be involved in :

Drafting, negotiating and reviewing all commercial contracts.

Assisting on M&A activity.

Supporting the Governance and Compliance programmes.

Supporting with Company Secretarial duties.

Advising on disputes, data protection and employment law issues.

We are looking for :

Qualified UK or other common law jurisdiction lawyer with 6-10 years’

• experience advising on corporate or commercial matters

In-house experience (possibly in an industrial, energy, oil & gas, manufacturing environment) would be a bonus.

Experience operating with or in the emerging markets, and in particular in sub-Saharan Africa (both francophone and English speaking), would be a welcome advantage.

Excellent people leadership skills, adept at fostering relationships and establishing rapport with colleagues at all levels, actively promoting a highly collaborative work environment.

Strong intellect and commercially astute with excellent judgement and analytical skills. Comfortable with negotiating commercial contracts.

Able to distil complex issues into actionable solutions.

Possesses excellent communication skills; able to navigate high levels of detail but deliver clear, succinct messages both in writing and verbally.

Pragmatic with a balanced approach to risk management.

Culturally adaptable, resilient and calm under pressure. Down-to-earth, enthusiastic, and with a good sense of humour.

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