Senior Legal Counsel

The Company is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join its dynamic legal team. This senior, business-facing role is pivotal in providing legal, corporate, and governance support across the company's diverse portfolio. The successful candidate will be responsible for a wide range of key activities, including the drafting, review, and negotiation of various commercial agreements, advising on corporate structuring, and managing the legal aspects of M&A and financing transactions. The role also involves identifying and mitigating legal, regulatory, and contractual risks, as well as instructing and managing external counsel. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 7 years' legal experience, with a strong background in commercial contracting and corporate law, and a preference for those with experience in the energy or infrastructure sector. Applicants for the Senior Legal Counsel position at the company should be Common Law qualified and have a background that includes training and/or PQE with a leading international law firm. The role requires a professional who is comfortable operating autonomously within a lean, high-caliber team and is adept at managing a diverse range of legal matters. The candidate will be expected to be a proactive and strategic partner to the business, with the ability to mentor junior legal team members. While experience in the Middle East market is advantageous, it is not a strict requirement. The company values a hands-on approach and the ability to work closely with stakeholders across the full lifecycle of projects and transactions.