Risk & Regulatory Senior Associate (Financial Services)
1 month ago
Ashurst is a leading progressive global law firm with a rich history spanning more than 200 years. We are proud of our history and are future-focused, having expanded into new technologies through our NewLaw division, Ashurst Advance, and our consulting arm. Our in-depth understanding of our clients and commitment to providing excellent standards of service have seen us become a trusted adviser to local and global corporates, financial institutions and governments in all areas of commercial law. Ashurst is acknowledged as having one of the world's leading international corporate energy practices, with a reputation for concise, pragmatic and commercial advice. We routinely advise all industry stakeholders on high-profile transactions and projects that define the market. Providing strategic advice to all of these industry players allows us to understand the commercial and legal issues from a number of different perspectives. Our corporate energy practice is fully integrated with our tax, finance, competition, IP, IT, employment and pensions teams.
As a result of a growing pipeline of work within the energy space, our Corporate Transactions team is looking to hire an experienced lawyer to join our team in London. The role will be primarily focused on private M&A and project development across a wide variety of geographies, specifically within the oil and gas (including LNG) and broader energy sector, including energy transition transactions in sub-sectors such as hydrogen, sustainable fuels and CCUS.
Draft, review and negotiate legal documents to effect private M&A transactions, including sale and purchase agreements (for corporate and business sales), share subscription and joint venture agreements, pre-bid agreements and ancillary transaction documents;
Project manage and lead large-scale due diligence exercises (both sell- and buy-side) and disclosure processes;
Business development and networking activities;
Contributing to department know-how and training activities;
Nurturing and mentoring junior lawyers;
Risk and Control: Ensure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with our regulatory requirements and internal policies.
You will build and maintain a network of business contacts, both internally and externally;
You will have excellent attention to detail, identifying inconsistencies that indicate problems with quality of work or a misunderstanding of clients' needs;
You will contribute to the creation of a positive work environment and assist with training and development.
Associate/Senior associate with between 4-6 years post qualification corporate transactional experience across a wide range of matters, including private M&A transactions and project development within the oil and gas and broader energy sector
Excellent academic track record
Experience of drafting, reviewing and negotiating legal documents and agreements in a private practice environment
Commercial approach and an ability to advise and negotiate in an considered, confident and authoritative manner across a wide variety of contractual arrangements
6bn sale of its UK upstream oil and gas business to Hitec-owned NEO Energy
GIC on its strategic investment, alongside global investment firm Carlyle, in Eneus Energy to support the development of a 14GW+ pipeline of green hydrogen/green ammonia projects
Mitsui on its investment in Storegga Geotechnologies, the lead developer of a major Carbon Capture and Storage ("CCS") project to reduce the UK's carbon footprint in support of the country's net zero emissions targets
IBMS, a biogas to hydrogen developer on its investment by Lazard Asset Management to create the platform Bio4gas
A Japanese investor on a proposed investment in an energy trading optimisation company
New Energy Technology on an equity investment in electrolyser manufacturer Supercritical
Career advancement
An established Associate Career Path Framework is in place clearly defining expectations and outlining opportunities for promotion.
In order to comply with regulatory and client requirements, Ashurst will undertake appropriate vetting of staff. These checks are only undertaken with consent, and in accordance with our legal and regulatory obligations.
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