Senior Lawyer

9 hours ago

Aberdeen, United Kingdom ORION ENGINEERING SERVICES LIMITED Full time
Job Description

Our client is currently recruiting for the position of Senior Lawyer, based in Aberdeen. This will be an initial 12 month contract with the chance of extension.


Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years’ experience within an upstream oil & gas business, and familiarity with the North Sea Oil & Gas industry.

Responsibilities

Proactively seek advice from and consult with senior lawyers in the team

Adhere to the values and principles of the company’s 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 entities operating in the United Kingdom.

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

Specific 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.

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