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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in advising on upstream oil and gas projects, including procurement and supply chain contracts, while effectively managing client relationships and navigating complex commercial agreements. Strong drafting and negotiation skills are essential for success in this role.
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Oil And Gas Sector ExperienceContract Drafting And NegotiationProcurement And Supply Chain ExpertiseClient Relationship ManagementEPC/EPCM Contract Knowledge
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Hard Skills
Contract DraftingNegotiation SkillsCommercial ContractingEPC ContractsEPCM ContractsFEED AgreementsBOOT ArrangementsDay-Rate Rig Hire AgreementsDrilling And Well Services ContractsOilfield Equipment Procurement
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsTime ManagementTeamwork And CollaborationClient Relationship-BuildingAbility To Lead And Delegate
Industry Keywords
Upstream Oil And GasEnergy LawCommercial ContractsProcurementSupply ChainNon-Contentious ProjectsProject DocumentationSenior Stakeholder EngagementLegal AdvisoryComplex Commercial Agreements
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Advise clients on upstream oil and gas projects and commercial arrangements
- Advise on drilling and well services contracts
- Advise on day-rate rig hire agreements
- Advise on oilfield equipment procurement and supply contracts
- Advise on procurement, supply chain and general commercial contracts in the oil and gas sector
- Advise on front-end construction and development of oil and gas assets, infrastructure and facilities
- Work on EPC, EPCIC and EPCM contracts
- Work on FEED agreements, BOOT arrangements and PMC contracts
- Review, draft and negotiate complex commercial and project documentation
- Support clients throughout the contracting and procurement lifecycle
- Work alongside Partners and senior lawyers
- Build client relationships and understand client business needs
Requirements
What you’ll need- At least 2 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE), or equivalent
- Strong academic credentials
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience within a recognised international, regional or specialist energy law firm, or a relevant in-house legal team
- Strong exposure to the oil and gas sector, ideally including upstream, drilling or oilfield services
- Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts
- Exposure to procurement and supply chain arrangements within the oil and gas or wider energy sector
- Experience with some of the following contract types: day-rate rig hire, drilling and well services, oilfield equipment procurement, EPC/EPCIC/EPCM, FEED, BOOT or PMC
- Strong drafting, negotiation and commercial skills
- Excellent time management skills and ability to manage competing priorities
- Demonstrated teamwork and collaboration skills, alongside ability to work independently
- Strong commercial awareness and client relationship-building ability
- Ability to lead and delegate effectively
- Ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders and clients
- Direct experience across every listed contract type is beneficial rather than essential
- Candidates should have a strong background in non-contentious oil and gas or energy projects work and transferable commercial contracting experience
Benefits
Comp & perks- Equal opportunities employer
- Diverse and inclusive workforce
- Pro bono work, volunteering and charitable partnerships
- Commitment to reducing environmental impact and progressing toward the SBTi Net-Zero standard
- Supportive environment to help employees realise their potential