Associate/Senior Associate, Corporate Energy (Oil & Gas)

Job TitleAssociate/Senior Associate, Corporate Energy (Oil & Gas)LocationLondonDescriptionAbout AshurstAshurst is a leading progressive globallaw firm with a rich history spanning more than 200 years. We areproud of our history and are future-focused, having expanded intonew technologies through our NewLaw division, Ashurst Advance, andour consulting arm. Our in-depth understanding of our clients andcommitment to providing excellent standards of service have seen usbecome a trusted adviser to local and global corporates, financialinstitutions and governments in all areas of commercial law. To findout more please visit .Team overviewAshurst is acknowledged as having one ofthe world's leading international corporate energy practices, with areputation for concise, pragmatic and commercial advice. Weroutinely advise all industry stakeholders on high-profiletransactions and projects that define the market. Providingstrategic advice to all of these industry players allows us tounderstand the commercial and legal issues from a number ofdifferent perspectives. Our corporate energy practice is fullyintegrated with our tax, finance, competition, IP, IT, employmentand pensions teams.The team is ambitious to build on theextremely successful practice that already exists by adding teammembers with the same passion and drive for the industry as them.Job overviewAs a result of a growing pipeline of workwithin the energy space, our Corporate Transactions team is lookingto hire an experienced lawyer to join our team in London. The rolewill be primarily focused on private M&A and project developmentacross a wide variety of geographies, specifically within the oiland gas (including LNG) and broader energy sector, including energytransition transactions in sub-sectors such as hydrogen, sustainablefuels and CCUS. Main tasks:Drafting and negotiating transactiondocuments: Draft, review and negotiate legal documents to effectprivate M&A transactions, including sale and purchase agreements(for corporate and business sales), share subscription and jointventure agreements, pre-bid agreements and ancillary transaction documents;Due diligence: Project manage and leadlarge-scale due diligence exercises (both sell- and buy-side) anddisclosure processes; Transaction management: Liaise withcolleagues and other advisors to ensure clients receive seamlessadvice and to ensure that client objectives and timelines are met;Business development and networking activities;Contributing to department know-how andtraining activities;Nurturing and mentoring junior lawyers; Risk and Control: Ensure that allactivities and duties are carried out in full compliance with ourregulatory requirements and internal policies.Description of role:You will act with integrity to provideincisive advice to clients, and to work collaboratively with yourcolleagues in doing so;You will take day to day responsibilityfor matters, with suitable direct client contact, and willproactively progress complex matters with appropriate partner support;You will be able to demonstrate welldeveloped verbal and written communication skills, and innovativedrafting skills;You will be confident and effective innegotiations with clients and counterparties;You will be effective in communicatingwith clients in order to understand their needs and how best tomeet them. You will also have the ability to assist clients inarriving at practical and cost effective solutions;You will be effective in forming andmaintaining relationships with clients and identifyingopportunities to strengthen client relationships;You will understand the way ourbusiness, competitors and clients are developing and work with thebusiness development team to use this information to developbusiness opportunities;You will build and maintain a network ofbusiness contacts, both internally and externally;You will have excellent attention todetail, identifying inconsistencies that indicate problems withquality of work or a misunderstanding of clients' needs;You will gather information from avariety of sources to identify your own strengths and weaknesses;You will be able to identify when a teammember needs support and will be approachable for advice, givingconstructive feedback; andYou will contribute to the creation of apositive work environment and assist with training and development.Essential skills and experienceThe successful candidate will have thefollowing skills and experience:Associate/Senior associate with between 4-6 yearspost qualification corporate transactional experience across awide range of matters, including private M&A transactions andproject development within the oil and gas and broader energy sectorEnthusiastic team-player who can work effectivelywith colleagues at all levelsExcellent academic track recordExcellent communication skills, both written and verbalExperience of drafting, reviewing and negotiatinglegal documents and agreements in a private practice environmentAn adaptable person who is a fast learner, withexperience of dealing with multiple jurisdictionsClient facing experience and the ability tounderstand and respond effectively to client needs and buildclient relationshipsWillingness to learn new skills and expand technicalknowledge beyond core transactional skillsTechnically excellent with strong attention to detailand well-developed analytical and drafting skillsCommercial approach and an ability to advise andnegotiate in an considered, confident and authoritative manneracross a wide variety of contractual arrangementsAbility to lead team on transactions or designatedparts of transactionsPassion for delivering outstanding outcomes forclients in innovative waysRecent workOMV on its agreement to sell its 50%stake in the Malaysian-headquartered SapuraOMV to TotalEnergiesfor $903 millionJX Nippon on its $1.6bn sale of its UKupstream oil and gas business to Hitec-owned NEO EnergyGIC on its strategic investment,alongside global investment firm Carlyle, in Eneus Energy tosupport the development of a 14GW+ pipeline of greenhydrogen/green ammonia projectsMitsui on its investment in StoreggaGeotechnologies, the lead developer of a major Carbon Capture andStorage ("CCS") project to reduce the UK's carbonfootprint in support of the country's net zero emissions targetsIBMS, a biogas to hydrogen developer onits investment by Lazard Asset Management to create the platform Bio4gasBrookfield on its $1.87bn acquisition ofthe East-West Pipeline from Reliance A Japanese investor on a proposedinvestment in an energy trading optimisation companyNew Energy Technology on an equityinvestment in electrolyser manufacturer SupercriticalNorthleaf Capital on its acquisition ofthe Douglas Terminal in BelgiumCareer advancementAn established Associate Career PathFramework is in place clearly defining expectations and outliningopportunities for promotion.Secondment opportunitiesOpportunities often arise for associatesto spend time on secondment in house with a key client of the firm.From time to time, secondment opportunities also come up withinother Ashurst offices in Europe, North America, Asia and Australia.Background checksIn order to comply with regulatory andclient requirements, Ashurst will undertake appropriate vetting ofstaff. When applicants accept a job offer, Ashurst, alongside aspecialist provider, will undertake professional verification andbackground checks. These checks are only undertaken with consent,and in accordance with our legal and regulatory obligations.Partner ProfilesNick Williamson, Michael Burns, JuliaDerrick, Quentin Robinson, Yann Alix#LI-HYBRID