Job Details
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 for a confidential conversation.
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