Legal Counsel – Oil and Gas (c1-3PQE) -(M&F) UK878914

Job description

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.

Main Responsibilities:

• The role will provide an enviable opportunity to 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.
• Working closely with the Group General Counsel and other members of the international legal team to support business growth and operations.
• Supporting key internal stakeholders in connection with all-related legal matters.
• Liaising with external lawyers and other advisers to ensure business objectives are met efficiently and comprehensively.

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;

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

11-09-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English