Senior Legal Counsel - Upstream Energy

We are partnering with an established upstream energy business to appoint a Senior Legal Counsel to support its operations and growth across Asia-Pacific. This is a broad, commercially focused role with significant exposure to M&A and strategic transactions, alongside upstream oil & gas contracting, regulatory matters and major commercial agreements. The position will work closely with senior business stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and support the legal aspects of M&A, acquisitions, divestments, JVs, business development and strategic transactions
• Draft and negotiate upstream oil & gas and major operational/commercial contracts
• Work closely with country regulators, government stakeholders, business partners and counterparties
• Advise on legal and regulatory matters across multiple APAC jurisdictions
• Support supply chain, procurement and vendor contracting
• Provide practical legal advice across corporate, commercial, compliance and disputes matters
• Partner closely with senior management and cross-functional teams

What we are looking for:

• Qualified lawyer with 8+ years' PQE
• Strong background in energy, natural resources or infrastructure
• Upstream oil & gas experience is important
• Strong M&A / transactional and commercial contracts experience
• Experience working across multiple jurisdictions and with regulators
• Exposure to upstream petroleum arrangements and major development or operational contracts
• A combination of leading private practice and in-house experience would be advantageous