Projects Lawyer 4-9yr pqe

Job Description

Senior Associate – Projects (Oil & Gas / Energy Transition)

London | Permanent | 4+ PQE

An opportunity has arisen for a talented Senior Associate to join a highly ranked Projects practice in London. This is a rare chance to work on headline-making transactions across the UK and internationally, with a focus on oil & gas, LNG, and emerging energy transition technologies.

The Role

You’ll advise major energy companies, trading houses, financiers, governments, and new market entrants on strategic, high-value transactions . The work is broad and diverse, spanning :

• M&A, project development, and financing in the oil & gas sector
• LNG, refining, and mid / downstream matters
• Energy transition projects (hydrogen, carbon capture, sustainable aviation fuel)
• Cross-border work, particularly in the Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia

This role is suited to a lawyer with strong transactional experience , a sharp commercial mindset , and the confidence to take on new contractual challenges. You’ll be client-facing from day one, with the opportunity to develop your own client base and a clear pathway to Counsel or Partner .

What’s on offer

Market-leading inte...