Energy Lawyer at AO2Law

About the job

• AO2Law is recruiting an Energy Lawyer for her Energy and Extractives Practice Group.
• Ideal candidate would be placed in her client's Energy company as a secondee.
• Candidate must have a minimum of 3 years post-call experience in Energy practice particularly in Oil & Gas. This role is a transactional/solicitor role and shall be on a renewable contract basis

Responsibilities

• Advise on all aspects of Energy and Extractives Law 
• Proffer legal opinions and draft agreements with minimal supervision, draft and review documentation.
• Thorough knowledge and practical experience of procedural law and substantive law.
• Provide mentorship and supervisory responsibilities to junior associates and work as a team with other senior associates.
• Fulfill other responsibilities as delegated or assigned by the Managing Partner/Partners, Head of Legal, MD/Chairman. 

Requirements

• Minimum of BL
• A 2:1 grade in either law school or university, preferred
• Minimum of 3 years post-call experience acquired in a reputable firm or company
• A level of interpersonal skills sufficient to maintain effective working relationships, with colleagues and clients.
• Leadership skills, highly focused and committed to law practice.
• Concise and precise drafting skills.
• Good eye for detail and effective time management.
• The ability to keep abreast of professional, legal, technological, and developments in law and to impart such knowledge as necessary.