Senior Legal Counsel - M&A - Energy
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- England,London,City of London
- full-time
- £100,000 - £120,000 per annum
Job Description:
Senior Legal Counsel (M&A and Commercial - Energy)
Location - London (Hybrid)
Salary - £100,000 - £120,000 per annum
Purpose
A key legal role providing high-quality, commercially focused legal advice on M&A transactions, capital projects, and commercial contracts. The role involves drafting, negotiating, and advising on complex, high-value agreements, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. The position primarily supports UK-based teams but also extends internationally.
Key Responsibilities
*Deliver expert legal advice on M&A transactions, capital projects, and commercial contracts.
*Lead the negotiation and drafting of legal agreements, including business acquisitions and commercial contracts.
*Identify and mitigate legal risks while maintaining a commercially pragmatic approach.
*Manage legal budgets and oversee external counsel to ensure cost efficiency.
*Support and develop junior legal team members through knowledge sharing and training.
*Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations while aligning legal strategies with business objectives.
*Collaborate closely with internal teams, external advisers, regulators, and contract counterparties.
Required Skills & Experience
*Qualified solicitor/barrister with 5 years+ PQE in a UK jurisdiction (or equivalent with UK advisory experience).
*Significant experience in M&A, ideally within the energy sector and across multiple jurisdictions.
*Strong technical, drafting, and negotiation skills, with the ability to assess and manage commercial risks.
*Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment.
*Excellent stakeholder management skills, with a collaborative and commercially minded approach.
*Experience of non-contentious construction contracts would be advantageous
How to Apply:
If you are interested in the opportunity, please submit your CV via the job advert or for further information please contact Jonathan Barber on or at jonathan.barber @lhh.com
Location - London (Hybrid)
Salary - £100,000 - £120,000 per annum
Purpose
A key legal role providing high-quality, commercially focused legal advice on M&A transactions, capital projects, and commercial contracts. The role involves drafting, negotiating, and advising on complex, high-value agreements, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws and regulations. The position primarily supports UK-based teams but also extends internationally.
Key Responsibilities
*Deliver expert legal advice on M&A transactions, capital projects, and commercial contracts.
*Lead the negotiation and drafting of legal agreements, including business acquisitions and commercial contracts.
*Identify and mitigate legal risks while maintaining a commercially pragmatic approach.
*Manage legal budgets and oversee external counsel to ensure cost efficiency.
*Support and develop junior legal team members through knowledge sharing and training.
*Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations while aligning legal strategies with business objectives.
*Collaborate closely with internal teams, external advisers, regulators, and contract counterparties.
Required Skills & Experience
*Qualified solicitor/barrister with 5 years+ PQE in a UK jurisdiction (or equivalent with UK advisory experience).
*Significant experience in M&A, ideally within the energy sector and across multiple jurisdictions.
*Strong technical, drafting, and negotiation skills, with the ability to assess and manage commercial risks.
*Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary environment.
*Excellent stakeholder management skills, with a collaborative and commercially minded approach.
*Experience of non-contentious construction contracts would be advantageous
How to Apply:
If you are interested in the opportunity, please submit your CV via the job advert or for further information please contact Jonathan Barber on or at jonathan.barber @lhh.com
Job number 2242683
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