A rare opportunity for an Oil & Gas lawyer to join a leading international law firm as a Partner in their rapidly growing Scottish team. This is a real opportunity to develop a lucrative practice with the support and platform of one of the foremost firms internationally. The Firm Leading international law firm with a strong presence across the UK, Middle East, and Europe Recognised for its work in energy, infrastructure, and major projects globally Acts for supermajors, independents, NOCs, utilities, contractors, and leading financial institutions Commercial, collaborative culture with a clear strategy around energy transition and decarbonisation Strong investment in people, technology, and sector-led growth The Team Market-leading Oil & Gas and wider Energy practice, headquartered in the UK Deep experience across upstream, midstream and gas, LNG, decommissioning, and low‑carbon projects Integrated, cross-border team working closely with corporate, finance, projects, construction, and disputes specialists Well-established client base in the North Sea and internationally, with strong panel positions and strategic relationships Collegiate partnership with a track record of successfully integrating lateral hires The Role Senior hire at Partner level to strengthen the Oil & Gas offering in Aberdeen Build and lead client relationships across: Upstream and midstream oil & gas Field developments, farm-ins/outs, and JOAs Transportation, processing, and offtake arrangements Decommissioning, regulatory and health & safety issues Energy transition workstreams (CCUS, hydrogen, renewables integration, repurposing of existing assets) Responsibilities Originating and growing a profitable Oil & Gas/Energy practice centred on the Aberdeen market Leading complex, high-value transactions and projects (often multi-jurisdictional) Collaborating with partners across corporate, finance, projects, and disputes Playing a visible role in the market (speaking, writing, industry groups, client events) Mentoring and developing a growing team of associates in Aberdeen and nationally The Ideal Candidate Significant experience in Oil & Gas projects, ideally including: Upstream and midstream transactional/project work Joint operating agreements, unitisation, lifting/offtake, TPOS and related infrastructure agreements M&A, farm-outs, and asset portfolio transactions in the sector Regulatory and North Sea regime experience; international experience welcome Existing portable relationships or a credible business case for building a practice Strong profile in the market and a track record of winning and growing client mandates Commercial, collaborative and team-focused, with an interest in supporting energy transition mandates What's on Offer Partnership role in a leading international Energy practice with real strategic focus on Aberdeen Access to a high-quality existing client base and international platform Genuine autonomy to shape and grow the Oil & Gas offering, including energy transition work Competitive partnership remuneration and benefits Supportive, collegiate culture with excellent BD, marketing, and knowledge resources Apply now or reach out to Jules Grieve on 0131 460 7747 or jules@jmc-legal.com for a confidential conversation.