Senior Legal Counsel

4 weeks ago


London Area, United Kingdom Heriot Brown In-House Legal Recruitment Full time
Job Title: Managing Counsel

Heriot Brown Legal Recruitment is seeking a seasoned Managing Counsel to join a major multi-national energy company.

This role will involve providing commercial and corporate legal advice to the business, working closely with internal stakeholders and external advisors to ensure timely, efficient, and compliant delivery. The ideal candidate will have experience in delivering infrastructure projects and a strong background in commercial transactions and general corporate matters.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the management of complex, high-value, or high-risk matters, developing strategic ideas and solutions to support business unit requirements.
  • Draft, review, negotiate, and manage commercial and procurement agreements, including templates, contracts, NDAs, side letters, consulting and service agreements, marketing, SAAS, IT, and general terms and conditions.
  • Provide legal advice to corporate teams, including finance, HR, land/planning, debt finance, regulatory, compliance, and export controls.
  • Support the company's capital and debt raise project, including commercial due diligence.
Leadership Accountabilities:
  • Responsible for the line management of lawyers, paralegals, interns, and/or trainees, providing guidance and support.
  • Provide guidance and support to direct reports and the wider team, including personal development, setting objectives, and engagement in the annual performance management process.
Requirements:
  • Admitted as a solicitor in England & Wales or equivalent common law jurisdiction.
  • Excellent working knowledge and experience in commercial transactions and general corporate matters.
  • Relevant post-qualification experience as a solicitor or barrister admitted in England and Wales or equivalent qualification.
  • Focus on commercial transactions and general corporate matters, with a minimum of 6 years' experience.
  • In-house experience desirable.

Delivering a proactive, business-focused service that anticipates risks and prevents problems.

Well-rounded legal knowledge and experience, preferably in the projects sector and commercial acumen.


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