Job Description

We are partnering with an established upstream energy business to appoint a Senior Legal Counsel to support its operations and growth across Asia-Pacific. This is a broad, commercially focused role with significant exposure to M&A and strategic transactions, alongside upstream oil & gas contracting, regulatory matters and major commercial agreements. The position will work closely with senior business stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions.

Key responsibilities:

Lead and support the legal aspects of M&A, acquisitions, divestments, JVs, business development and strategic transactions
Draft and negotiate upstream oil & gas and major operational/commercial contracts
Work closely with country regulators, government stakeholders, business partners and counterparties
Advise on legal and regulatory matters across multiple APAC jurisdictions
Support supply chain, procurement and vendor contracting
Provide practical legal advice across corporate, commercial, compliance and disputes matters
Partner closely with senior management and cross-functional teams

What we are looking for:

Qualified lawyer with 8+ years PQE
Strong background in energy, natural resources or infrastructure
Upstream oil & gas experience is important
Strong M&A / transactional and commercial contracts experience
Experience working across multiple jurisdictions and with regulators
Exposure to upstream petroleum arrangements and major development or operational contracts
A combination of leading private practice and in-house experience would be advantageous