Senior Lawyer
2 days ago
Our client is currently recruiting for Senior Lawyer. Based in Aberdeen, the role is on a contract basis and offers hybrid working.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Carry out the activities of the job
Be responsible for meeting agreed objectives
Act in the best interest of the company at all times
Seek out learning opportunities and transfer new skills and knowledge to the job
Proactively seek advice from and consult with senior lawyers in the team
Adhere to the values and principles of the Code of Conduct at all times
Openly question established practices and achieve continuous quality and commercial improvements
Willingly and openly share knowledge and good practice, providing legal support to all Group entities operating in the United Kingdom within the remit of One Total, One Country
Actively identify best practice (industry, technical, professional, etc.) and share with other members of the team in a structured manner, for example, by presenting at team meetings and/or preparing briefing notes
Develop value awareness and think in terms of cost/benefit trade-off
Adapt creative and alternative approaches to problem-solving by initiating proposals for improvement Under the supervision of a senior lawyer in the team or, when considered appropriate by the General Counsel
Carry out research, provide summaries and analysis of legal issues required and/or instruct external counsel to carry out this work when deemed appropriate by the General Counsel
Provide legal advice on a portfolio of matters, some of which may be handled over some months, to ensure that all matters are handled professionally and successfully
Maintain a professional awareness of Legal developments relevant to the industry and with internal compliance requirements
As requested by the General Counsel, assist in the discharge of the company secretarial function of the Legal Department, preparing documents for the signature of the company’s Managing Director, together with appropriate explanation (e.g. summaries of documents) in support the Company Secretary
REQUIREMENTS:
Law degree in a recognized jurisdiction
Fully qualified lawyer in a recognized jurisdiction
Experience, including practicing at a senior level as a commercial lawyer, gained in private practice or industry (minimum 5 years qualified), preferably with 3 years or more experience of legal practice as an upstream oil and gas lawyer
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