{"id":128063,"date":"2026-10-22T08:58:11","date_gmt":"2026-10-22T08:58:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/job\/legal-counsel-energy-and-projects\/"},"modified":"2026-10-22T08:58:12","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T08:58:12","slug":"legal-counsel-energy-and-projects-128063","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/www.taylorroot.com\/nl\/job\/legal-counsel-energy-and-projects-128063\/","title":{"rendered":"Legal Counsel, Energy and Projects"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 12px\">We have partnered exclusively with an international energy company on the appointment of a Legal Counsel to join its legal team, supporting the development, execution and operation of major LNG and energy infrastructure projects globally.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12px\">This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious energy lawyer to move into a highly commercial role, gaining significant exposure to sophisticated cross-border transactions, LNG commercial arrangements and major infrastructure projects. The position will be based in Dubai and will report to the Senior Counsel. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 12px\">So why this role in particular?<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong style=\"font-size: 12px\">International LNG exposure<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"> &#8211; work across complex LNG, energy and infrastructure projects in multiple jurisdictions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-size: 12px\">Genuine transactional breadth<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"> &#8211; gain hands-on exposure across project development, commercial contracts, project finance, construction and maritime matters.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-size: 12px\">High-quality work<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"> &#8211; advise on sophisticated cross-border transactions and major energy infrastructure projects.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-size: 12px\">Business-facing role<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"> &#8211; work closely with commercial, finance, operations, technical and project development teams.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"font-size: 12px\">Room to grow<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12px\"> &#8211; take increasing ownership of transactions and legal matters as your experience develops. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 12px\">What you&#8217;ll be doing<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\">Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of project and commercial agreements, including LNG SPAs, gas sale and transportation agreements, terminal use and regasification agreements, vessel charter arrangements, EPC and construction contracts and project documentation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\">Supporting international LNG and energy infrastructure development, transaction execution and project finance activity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\">Advising commercial, finance, operations, technical and project teams on contractual issues and legal risk.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\">Supporting contract implementation, due diligence, project approvals, corporate governance and the management of contractual claims and disputes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\">Working with external counsel and advisers across multiple jurisdictions while developing practical, commercially focused advice for internal stakeholders. <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-size: 12px\">Who we&#8217;re looking for<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12px\">A 4-7 PQE qualified lawyer<\/span><strong style=\"font-size: 12px\">, <\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 12px\">ideally admitted in England &amp; 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