Legal Counsel, Energy and Projects

About the role

Taylor Wessing has partnered exclusively with an international energy company to appoint a Legal Counsel to join its legal team, supporting the development, execution and operation of major LNG and energy infrastructure projects globally. The position is based in Dubai and reports to the Senior Counsel. It suits an ambitious energy lawyer wanting a highly commercial role with exposure to cross-border transactions, LNG commercial arrangements and major infrastructure projects.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate project and commercial agreements, including LNG SPAs, gas sale and transportation agreements, terminal use and regasification agreements, vessel charter arrangements, EPC and construction contracts and project documentation.
• Support international LNG and energy infrastructure development, transaction execution and project finance activity.
• Advise commercial, finance, operations, technical and project teams on contractual issues and legal risk.
• Support contract implementation, due diligence, project approvals, corporate governance and the management of contractual claims and disputes.
• Work with external counsel and advisers across multiple jurisdictions while giving practical, commercially focused advice to internal stakeholders.

Required profile

• 4-7 years' post-qualification experience as a qualified lawyer, ideally admitted in England & Wales or another recognised common law jurisdiction.
• Strong training and experience gained with a top-tier international law firm.
• Experience across LNG/energy, project development and/or project finance, with strong commercial contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• LNG experience is particularly attractive, including exposure to LNG supply, regasification, terminals or vessel-related arrangements.
• Prior in-house or client secondment experience, and experience on cross-border projects or transactions in emerging markets, would be advantageous.