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Senior Associate - Projects (Oil & Gas / Energy Transition)

£130k - £160k per annum
Full-time

An opportunity has arisen for a talented Senior Associate to join a highly ranked Projects practice in London. This is a rare chance to work on headline-making transactions across the UK and internationally, with a focus on oil & gas, LNG, and emerging energy transition technologies.

The Role

You'll advise major energy companies, trading houses, financiers, governments, and new market entrants on strategic, high-value transactions . The work is broad and diverse, spanning:

  • M&A, project development, and financing in the oil & gas sector
  • LNG, refining, and mid/downstream matters
  • Energy transition projects (hydrogen, carbon capture, sustainable aviation fuel)
  • Cross-border work, particularly in the Middle East, Africa, and Central Asia

This role is suited to a lawyer with strong transactional experience , a sharp commercial mindset , and the confidence to take on new contractual challenges. You'll be client-facing from day one, with the opportunity to develop your own client base and a clear pathway to Counsel or Partner .

What's on offer

  • Market-leading international work across the full energy value chain
  • A collaborative and supportive team culture
  • Structured training and career development programmes, including award-winning senior associate development
  • Hybrid working and international travel opportunities

About You

  • 4+ PQE with a strong track record in transactional/project work
  • Oil & gas experience (M&A, project development, financing and/or trading)
  • Excellent drafting, negotiation, and project management skills
  • Commercially aware, with strong problem-solving instincts
  • Proactive in client relationship building and business development

If you're looking to take your career to the next level in a team that is at the forefront of energy and infrastructure projects , this could be the perfect move.

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