Legal Counsel

Are you a talented, proactive in-house solicitor ready to take your career to the next level? We are seeking a Legal Counsel to join our client's dynamic and high-profile Legal Team. This is your chance to make a significant impact in the energy sector, working alongside top executives and building an international personal brand.

This high-impact role will see you as a trusted advisor to our organisation's executives, Board, and businesses. You'll engage in exciting domestic and international commercial projects, with opportunities for UK and international travel. You'll provide legal leadership and innovative solutions to complex issues.

In this role, you'll establish and maintain a robust legal and governance framework, offering expert legal advice on a wide range of areas, from commercial contracts to regulatory relations. You'll develop strong connections with internal and external stakeholders, including across the group of businesses, and continuously seek advantageous outcomes in commercial negotiations, becoming an integral business partner.

We need a fully qualified lawyer eligible to practise in England/Wales with post-graduate professional UK legal qualifications. You should have a minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience, with significant expertise in commercial law and high-pressure negotiations. You must possess drive, high integrity, excellent communication skills, an eye for detail with high work standards and output, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Your attributes should include upholding the highest standards of personal integrity and discretion, thriving in a dynamic environment by providing pragmatic and innovative solutions, excelling in both written and oral communication to make complex legal advice accessible, and collaborating effectively while also taking initiative.

At our organisation, we create an environment where our people have the freedom to perform, work together to help each other and our customers, and drive innovation with confidence and curiosity. We work on some of the most exciting and groundbreaking legal work there is. If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge and be part of a team that values excellence and collaboration, apply now.

LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. It is important to us that we run inclusive recruitment processes to support candidates of all abilities and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.