Senior Legal Counsel - Projects & Energy | 12M Rolling Contract
Posted 1 day ago by Michael Page
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Ae, Scotland, United Kingdom
Summary: The Senior Legal Counsel role focuses on providing legal advice related to project development, construction, and operational assets within a leading Abu Dhabi-based organization in the energy sector. The position involves contract negotiation, managing external counsel during M&A activities, and supporting governance and compliance. Candidates should have a strong background in a top-tier law firm and experience in infrastructure and energy projects. This is a 12-month rolling contract offering high-level exposure to complex transactions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing legal advice on project development, construction, and operational assets.
- Leading on contract negotiation and risk mitigation for shareholder, EPC, fuel supply, and offtake agreements.
- Managing external counsel during M&A and transactional activities.
- Supporting governance, compliance, and corporate structuring.
- Advising on litigation and regulatory issues, and assisting with due diligence and deal structuring.
Key Skills:
- 10+ PQE focused on project development, construction, or energy matters.
- Strong background in a top-tier global law firm.
- Proven track record advising on infrastructure and energy projects.
- Solid understanding of transactional law, commercial agreements, and stakeholder engagement.
- Highly analytical with excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Qualified in a common law jurisdiction.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Scotland
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Legal
Must have top-tier law firm background
Project development, M&A and construction focus
About Our Client
A leading Abu Dhabi-based organisation with a global footprint in the energy sector, engaged in high-value projects and strategic growth initiatives. This is a unique opportunity to work within a highly regarded in-house legal team supporting complex infrastructure and energy developments.
Job Description
Providing legal advice on project development, construction, and operational assets. Leading on contract negotiation and risk mitigation for shareholder, EPC, fuel supply and offtake agreements. Managing external counsel during M&A and transactional activities. Supporting governance, compliance, and corporate structuring. Advising on litigation and regulatory issues, and assisting with due diligence and deal structuring.
The Successful Applicant
10+ PQE focused on project development, construction, or energy matters. Strong background in a top tier global law firm is essential. Proven track record advising on infrastructure, energy projects, including project documentation, regulatory compliance, and M&A support. Solid understanding of transactional law, commercial agreements, and stakeholder engagement in complex environments. Regional experience (UAE/GCC) is a plus but not mandatory. Highly analytical with excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills. Qualified in a common law jurisdiction.
What's on Offer
A 12 month rolling consultant Sr Legal Counsel role with high-level exposure across a prominent regional energy group. This is an opportunity to play a central role in complex, high-impact transactions within a supportive, high-performing legal team.
Contact: Ruwise Sheriff
Quote job ref: JN-062025-6763730