Job Description
Energy, Infrastructure, Corporate, Associate, Senior Associate, Lawyer, SolicitorThe OpportunityLooking for an ambitious Energy M&A Associate/Senior Associate to join one of the largest Energy & Infrastructure Groups in the world, at an international, future-facing law firm.The FirmTop 20 global law firm with 75 offices in 43 countries and 4,800+ lawyers.About the RoleWith more than 450 energy and climate change lawyers, including over 100 partners, the Energy and Climate Change practice works across 75 offices globally. Their decades of work in the oil and gas, energy and natural resources sector, and subsequently guided the sector in the push to decarbonisation means the firm is not only a transactional or project adviser to the sector, but uniquely placed to help shape its present and future. This deep expertise is reflected in the firms Chambers and Legal 500 top-tier bandings in Energy both for multiple individual partners and the practice as an whole.They advise on a wide range of transactions within the energy and resources sector, from upstream oil and gas M&A, upstream and LNG projects, downstream transactions, commercial and supply chain contracts, licences and concessions, joint operating agreements and joint ventures, off-take and sales agreements, and now transactional activity in energy transition technologies including offshore and onshore wind, hydrogen and ammonia projects, LNG, energy storage, solar, electric vehicles, carbon capture and storage. They continue to act on multi-billion dollar cross-border landmark transactions and high value projects and assets for world-leading international integrated energy companies.Working alongside a highly experienced and specialised team, you will gain an in-depth understanding of the legal, industry and commercial arrangements across the energy sector and become a subject matter expert. The M&A focused role will offer you exposure to the full spectrum of areas in this sector, including acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures and restructuring work.The Ideal Candidate
- solid experience gained in private practice and/or in-house within the UK or other common law jurisdiction
- excellent black letter law skills
- experience drafting and negotiating M&A transactions in the sector
- a commitment to professional development and to becoming a deep sector expertWhat you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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