Legal Counsel

Job Opportunity: Legal Counsel

Location: London

Salary: £100,000

We are currently seeking an experienced Commercial/Corporate Lawyer to join an in-house legal team within the marine energy sector. This position offers the opportunity to work with an internationally recognized company, managing a range of legal matters including corporate, commercial, finance, regulatory, and compliance issues.

About the Role

The successful candidate will join a dynamic team and handle a broad array of legal responsibilities. You will work autonomously on drafting and negotiating commercial and corporate agreements, structuring transactions, and providing real-time legal advice on business matters. Additionally, you’ll collaborate closely with various departments—trading, credit, finance, and operations—across multiple international offices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Corporate and Regulatory Support: Provide guidance on corporate and regulatory matters relevant to marine energy commodities such as LNG and alternative fuels.
• Group Structuring and Compliance: Advise on group structuring, licensing, and corporate governance, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations.
• Business Expansion: Offer legal support on new business ventures, evaluating risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Contract Drafting and Negotiation: Draft and review commercial agreements, including NDAs, sale and purchase agreements, and strategic partnerships.
• Corporate Transactions: Oversee legal documentation for transactions, including JVs, M&As, and shareholder agreements.
• External Counsel Management: Coordinate with external legal counsel on specialized matters.
• Team Development: Mentor junior team members and promote a collaborative learning environment.

Requirements

• Essential: Qualified solicitor (England and Wales) with 2–3 years of relevant post-qualification experience.
• Strong expertise in corporate and commercial contracts within the energy sector, excellent communication skills, and relationship-building ability.
• Desirable: International legal experience, foreign language proficiency, and prior in-house experience.