Legal Advisor

<p>Our client is looking for a Legal Advisor for a permanent position, located in Aberdeen</p>

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<p><strong>ROLE </strong></p>

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<p>Provides professional and business-focused legal advice to the Company.</p>

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<p><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES </strong></p>

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<li>Provides specialist advice and guidance on a range of legal issues ensuring all risks are identified, understood and managed.</li>
<li>Negotiates and co-ordinates the development of a wide range of legal/commercial matters e.g. Joint Operating Agreements, Construction and Tie-In Agreements, Transportation Agreements, Product Sales Agreements, A&D activities, and Licence Applications.</li>
<li>Drafts a variety of legal/contractual documents, obtaining input from multiple sources as appropriate, and ensures all documents are available on time in support of the smooth and successful progress and conclusion of the matter.</li>
<li>Provides guidance on the administration ad interpretation of contracts and other legal agreements.</li>
<li>Provides instruction to external legal advisors/specialists.  Develops highly positive and effective working relationships with all external advisors.</li>
<li>Maintains a high level of professional awareness of legal and fiscal developments affecting the industry, future trends within the industry, etc.</li>
<li>Provides company secretarial support as required.</li>
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<p><strong>REQUIREMENTS </strong></p>

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<p>QUALIFICATIONS/TRAINING</p>

<p>Essential</p>

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<li>Fully qualified lawyer</li>
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<p>Preferred</p>

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<li>MSc in Oil & Gas Law or equivalent</li>
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<p>EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS</p>

<p>Essential</p>

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<li>Previous experience of negotiating and drafting oil and gas industry contracts and agreements - either in private commercial practice or in-house</li>
<li>Good level of awareness of industry-specific agreements, contractual terms, commercial developments, etc.</li>
<li>Ability to gain a high level of professional and personal credibility - internally and externally</li>
<li>Good knowledge of the legal and fiscal regime affecting the UK oil and gas industry</li>
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<p>Preferred</p>

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<li>Proven ability to work effectively with senior management and in multi-disciplinary teams</li>
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<p>ADDITIONAL SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS</p>

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<li>Highly developed communication skills</li>
<li>Practical and commercially astute</li>
<li>Well organised, analytical</li>
<li>Team player with ability to work independently</li>
<li>Good negotiation skills</li>
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