Senior Counsel

CompanyJameson Legal

LocationLondon Area, United Kingdom

Posted At1/6/2026

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Barristers and judges

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

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£59,400 (£30.46 per hour)

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Description

Senior Counsel, EMEA

Energy/Commodity Trading, M&A

London

A global energy trading company is seeking a Senior Counsel to join the business's London office as their Lead Lawyer on all EMEA matters. This position offers a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of energy trading, M&A, and infrastructure investment, advising senior leaders on complex, high-value transactions across a dynamic portfolio.

Key Responsibilities include:

Trading & Commercial Advisory

Partner with trading and commercial teams on deal structuring, negotiation, and risk management.
Draft and negotiate a variety of contracts covering both physical and financial commodity transactions.
Advise on trade finance matters, including credit facilities and bilateral agreements.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams across credit, operations, compliance, and tax.

Corporate/M&A:

Advise on acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and portfolio management in energy infrastructure and power assets.
Structure, draft, and negotiate key transaction documentation.

Support project and corporate financing activity across the asset portfolio.

The ideal candidate will be a UK-qualified lawyer withsubstantial experience in physical Energy/Commodity Trading matters, as well as some exposure to M&A deals for energy/power assets.