RMS are working with a client who is seeking a UK-qualified lawyer to join its international legal team. This is a unique opportunity to work on cross-border energy projects across Europe, Africa, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and North America.

• Location: Remote (with monthly travel to France)
• Salary: £60,000 per annum
• Contract Type: Permanent 
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm.
• Additional Benefits: Car scheme, Medical Insurance, Highstreet Discounts

About the Role:

Present in 23 countries, our client supports the entire production infrastructure value chain – from design to maintenance. With 5,000 employees worldwide, they help clients in the oil, gas, and renewable energy sectors improve technical performance, enhance energy efficiency, and reduce their carbon footprint.

This position reports directly to the General Counsel, based in Cergy, France. The role is predominantly remote, but monthly travel to France is expected.

As part of the legal team, you will play a key role in supporting the companies international operation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review and negotiate a range of commercial contracts, including MOUs, NDAs, partnership agreements, service and O&M contracts, and turnkey project agreements
• Support contract management and execution processes
• Review and negotiate parent company guarantees
• Prepare legal documents for tenders and bidding processes
• Identify, assess, and mitigate legal and contractual risks, offering innovative legal solutions
• Provide business law advice to internal clients in the UK, France, and internationally
• Support legal and tax structuring of new ventures and projects
• Manage disputes and litigation with external counsel
• Develop and maintain internal legal templates and training materials
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance, ethical standards, and relevant regulations
• Monitor relevant legal and regulatory changes across jurisdictions

About You:

• UK postgraduate Law degree (LLM or equivalent) in Business Law
• Minimum 1 year of post-qualification experience in a law firm or in-house legal team
• Strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills
• Self-starter with sound judgement, pragmatism, and attention to detail
• Willingness to travel monthly to France

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply via the link or contact us directly for more information:
Jobs@rms-recruitment.co.uk
01325 389333