DEPARTMENT Energy and Natural Resources – Infrastructure, Energy, Resources and Projects
OFFICE LOCATION London
TIME TYPE Full Time
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WORKING HOURS
35 hours per week, 9:30am to 5:30pm but additional hours may be required. Our client is happy to consider agile and flexible working patterns and are piloting a hybrid working approach, please contact a member of the recruitment team to discuss further.
FIRM DESCRIPTION
Our Client is one of the leading global law firms. Our distinctive market position is founded on our exceptional breadth of practice, on deep industry knowledge, and on our 'one team' global approach. Formed through the combination of two top international law firms, our client has around 2,500 lawyers on six continents. With a presence in the world's major financial and commercial markets, we are well placed to provide excellent business-oriented advice to our clients locally and internationally. Our client’s people are the key to our success, which is why we seek to recruit and retain the most talented individuals in all regions of our global practice.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
The energy and natural resources industry is dynamic, diverse, and global.
Our client’s network of energy lawyers spans the globe. Our client use knowledge of local markets and client familiarity with international best practices to bring practical solutions to businesses.
The Infrastructure, Energy, Resources and Projects group at our client, works with major energy companies, natural resource developers, financial institutions, investment funds, and governments and their agencies. The London office team has a strong international focus and works closely with our client’s global network.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES
Technical Ability
1. Understanding of legal principles of own practice area, along with a working knowledge of other practice areas
2. Has project management responsibility, ensuring timely delivery to high quality standards
3. Stays aware of legal developments affecting any specialist areas and regularly attends appropriate training sessions
Client Focus
1. Has good working relationships with clients
2. Has a good understanding of client, the sector and the associated risks and opportunities.
3. Actively works to develop and strengthen new client relationships
4. Team Work and Interpersonal Skills
5. Acts as a source of advice to others, sharing knowledge and expertise
6. Has strong relationships and profile amongst senior colleagues
7. Ability to work effectively with others
Firm Mindedness
1. Understands the industry and market in which the practice stream and clients operate
2. Contributes to the management of the group/practice area by understanding the areas of specialism, the firm’s capabilities and business plan
3. Takes an active role in managing the firm's reputation both in and out of work
4. All members of the firm participate in our Responsible Business program
Specific duties or responsibilities may be reviewed from time to time to reflect changes in personnel and management structure, staff location or services.
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PERSON SPECIFICATION
The Candidate
1. We have an opening for a first rate energy lawyer, with experience in domestic and international oil & gas and/or power and/or infrastructure projects and transactions (including M&A).
2. Experience gained within a top tier firm is preferred. It is essential that the candidate has a strong academic background (minimum 2.1 degree) with excellent written communication and drafting skills.
3. The successful candidate will also have outstanding technical skills, together with the ability to build relationships with clients and colleagues and work well in a team.
4. The ideal candidate will have at least four years post qualification experience (or equivalent experience).
5. In return, our client offers excellent training and development, a superb working environment together with a competitive salary and benefits package. There are genuine opportunities for progression within the team.
AGILE WORKING STATEMENT
Our goal is to embed flexibility across our business by giving everyone the opportunity to work in an agile way, whether as a regular pattern or on an ad hoc basis, and we will be happy to discuss this further.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT
It is the policy of our client to provide equal opportunities for all employees in relation to recruitment, training and promotion. Decisions in these areas will be made only by reference to the requirements of the job and shall not be influenced by any consideration of ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation or disability.
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