Senior Legal Counsel

Energean is a leading independent, London-listed FTSE 250 exploration and production (E&P) company, with operations spanning Europe, the Mediterranean, the Middle East and Africa, and an industry-leading HSE track record. With over 18 years of operational expertise, Energean has grown from its foundations in Greece to become the largest independent E&P operator in the East Mediterranean, evolving into a full-cycle upstream company with a diversified, high-quality portfolio across eight countries.

The Company holds approximately 1 billion boe of 2P reserves, with a reserves life exceeding 18 years and an 81% gas-weighted outlook. Its flagship assets include the multi-TCF Karish, Karish North and Tanin gas developments offshore Israel, alongside a growing pipeline of projects across the EMEA region, supporting energy security in its host nations.
Energean continues to execute a robust growth strategy, advancing major developments such as the Katlan project in Israel, the Irena gas development in Croatia, and upcoming offshore exploration drilling campaigns in Greece (Block 2) and Egypt (EBEN). The Company has also announced its strategic entry into West Africa through its first agreement in Angola, marking a new chapter in its geographic diversification and deepwater capabilities.

Energean is committed to responsible energy development and aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, contributing to global climate goals, while actively supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
As an equal opportunity employer, Energean fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace, where individuals are valued regardless of race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability.

Summary: 
 
Energean plc, an international energy company, is the leading independent oil & gas exploration and production company on the London stock exchange (with a dual listing in Tel Aviv). The company has significant assets in the east Mediterranean, with plans for significant growth in that region and across Africa. We are currently seeking an experienced lawyer for the role of Senior Legal Counsel, based in London.

This is an exciting opportunity for a UK-qualified and experienced corporate/energy lawyer to join our UK legal team working closely with, and reporting to, the Group General Counsel, and supporting our dynamic and fast-paced business.
 
Key Accountabilities:

• Providing advice on a wide range of legal matters affecting the business operations, including in connection with a variery of corporate, commercial and M&A transactions, and asset/JV management aspects.
• Working closely with the Group General Counsel and other members of our UK and international legal team to support business growth and operations.
• Provide assistance on litigtation/arbitration proceedings, as well financing transactions, when they arise.
• Where required, work with and support our legal teams globally.
• Supporting key internal stakeholders in connection with all legal matters.
• Liaising with external lawyers and other advisers to ensure business objectives are met efficiently and comprehensively.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:

• Extensive UK post-qualification experience in private practice and/or in-house in a corporate/transactional and/or energy environment;
• Minimum of 5 years PQE;
• Experience of working on commercial projects, as well as asset/JV management experience, is essential;
• Previous in-house experience in the industry is desirable but not essential;
• Experience with the implementation and/or use of legal operations is desirable but not essential;
• Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills;
• Positive, independent and proactive approach; commercially-focused; self-motivated and practical;
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment;
• Strong team-work skills;
• Helpful, flexible and adaptable to evolving business needs.

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This role is being handled by the Energean recruitment team and no agency contact is required.