Legal Counsel - Corporate & Energy Projects - 1-2PQE

We are currently partnering with a dynamic, international energy business to recruit a Legal Counsel into their high-performing in-house legal team.

If you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below.

Reporting directly to the Group General Counsel and collaborating with legal colleagues across international jurisdictions, this is a standout opportunity for a junior corporate or energy/projects lawyer looking to transition in-house and gain direct exposure to major commercial projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver pragmatic legal counsel across the full scope of business operations, with a core focus on M&A, joint ventures, commercial agreements, project development, construction, and offtake arrangements.
• Support corporate governance initiatives, board reporting, and the management of occasional contentious matters.
• Partner directly with key commercial stakeholders across various business units to help execute growth strategies and day-to-day operations.
• Instruct and manage external legal advisers to ensure matters are handled cost-effectively and aligned with strategic commercial goals.

Key Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent jurisdiction) with 1 to 2 years of post-qualification experience.
• Background in corporate, transactional, or energy law gained within a leading international law firm or a recognised in-house legal department.
• Strong academic record and well-developed technical drafting capabilities.
• Commercially minded and proactive, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, with an adaptable, collaborative mindset. xwzovoh
• Familiarity with legal tech, automation platforms, or AI tools is beneficial.