Senior Legal Advisor - New Business

The Highfield Company

Madrid, Spain

Ref: KP700-647

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

We have a fantastic opportunity to join a leading and continuously growing Oil & Gas Operator who are seeking an experienced Legal Advisor for the clients new business ventures in Exploration and Production. You will provide legal support to a New Business Area for assessment, acquisition, purchase and divestment of assets in Exploration and Production, securing the interests of the company watching a live performance by adjusted to legislation, looking for securing the interests of the company in terms of contract, legal and economic aspects. The position will be based in the beautiful city of Madrid and will report to the Chief Legal Counsel.

Roles & Responsibilities:
- Compose, revise and participate in the negotiation of contracts, agreements and commitments needed for the project development of new business.
- Draft, review and negotiation of contracts for the provision of Joint Operating Agreements.
- Give recommendations on the legal course of action in the process of acquiring new business, to provide add value to the business.
- Coordinate with both national and international consultants, and other E&P departments and business units.
- Analyze and evaluate the legal risks involving new business, identifying and evaluating the possible contingencies.

Requirements

Our client seeks a candidate who has a BSc Degree in Law with a minimum of 10 years experience in international contracts and acquisitions. You will have had exposure to the Oil & Gas or Energy industry with which you would have been involved in JV Assets and acquisitions preferably. Our client seeks a fluent Spanish & English speaking candidate and this is mandatory to this requirement as well as having the right to work in the European Union.

About the Company

The Highfield Company is a specialist recruitment consultancy that focuses on the international construction and engineering industry sectors. With combined recruitment experience of more than 20 years, the directors have worked on technical and management positions at all levels, from Graduate to Executive, and for many of the Construction industry’s leading companies.

With experience of sourcing candidates for assignments in over 100 countries, The Highfield Company is perfectly equipped to service the needs and requirements of any construction, property or engineering based employer anywhere in the world. Our consultants are specialists in their designated disciplines, which include Building & Construction, Civil Engineering, Oil & Gas, PQS & Cost Consultancy, Project Management, Consulting Engineering, Mechanical & Electrical and Facilities Management.

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