Heriot Brown has an opportunity to join a global energy service provider to lead and manage the legal function in Surrey.
The role will oversee legal support for all company activities in the AMME (Africa, Middle East) team.
In this role, the Director will be responsible for advising on and ensuring compliance with relevant laws, policies, and regulations to protect the company's interests and mitigate risk. Additionally, this position will collaborate globally with the Legal team on cross-regional projects, extending their expertise and support beyond the AMME and UK region. This position requires strong legal acumen, leadership, and the ability to navigate complex, multinational projects.
Work includes reviewing tenders, license agreements, supplier arrangements, and other business-related documents, providing legal advice on joint ventures, corporate transactions. Support mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions within the region by providing due diligence, structuring advice, and legal risk assessment to contribute to successful and compliant business growth
Required:
* An England and Wales Qualified Lawyer
* Between 7 and 10 years PQE
* Strong corporate M&A skills
* Have experience working within the energy sector
Skills:
• Deep practical and theoretical knowledge of relevant regional corporate and commercial law.
• Strong business acumen and strategic mindset, performing all duties with integrity and professionalism whilst taking a pragmatic and risk-based approach.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral, and excellent drafting skills.
• Ability to gain and maintain trust and confidence of business teams by providing sound advice and creative solutions.
• Ability to manage and organize priorities and workload and contribute effectively to the global Legal Department
This is a great opportunity for a legal counsel, senior legal or managing counsel with the right skills to step up to Legal director.
An excellent package is available, please contact kevin@heriotbrown.com