Canter Leigh Search is partnering with an International law firm to hire Senior Associate Solicitor (4+years PQE) in their Energy & Projects team in London, UK. 

The opportunity

Canter Leigh Search is supporting a leading International law firm in the appointment of a Senior Associate to join its award-winning Projects team. The practice have a long-standing reputation for advising major energy clients; including IOCs, NOCs, financiers and governments, on complex, high-value transactions across the full Oil & Gas, LNG and Renewables sectors

The position would suit a driven and intellectually curious lawyer who enjoys complex transactional work and wants to contribute to projects that shape the global energy landscape.

You will undertake a variety of work; from unique, first of their kind transactions, to advising major international and national energy companies and governments. The role will require you to handle a diverse range of UK and international matters, as well as taking a lead role in client relationships and business development. 

The practice is known for-:

• Deep industry and regulatory expertise
• Strategic upstream M&A, LNG and refining transactions
• Energy transition projects (CCS, Hydrogen,
• International trade and sanctions advisory
• Sector-focused disputes, including LNG price reviews
• Commodity finance, including reserve-based lending and prepayment structures. 

Candidate profile

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales, or Scottish) – 4+yrs PQE
• Strong technical ability and commercial judgement
• Solid transactional experience
• Oil & Gas sector experience (M&A, Project Development, Financing and/or trading)
• Confidence, common sense and collaborative focus. 

The client

Our client is an Internationally recognised law firm, offering lawyers the chance to work on high-impact, cross border matters with major clients while still feeling part of a connected, collaborative team.The firm is known for its breadth of expertise, from Energy and Infrastructure to Financial Services, Real Estate, Technology and Disputes.  The firm, whilst acknowledged as a global leader, provides local offices with real autonomy, enabling teams to adapt to local markets rather than imposing a single global model. 

To apply

Follow the link - https://www.canterleighsearch.com/registrations, or please contact us in confidence at (sam@canterleighsearch.com), or reach out via LinkedIn. 

All enquiries will be handled with discretion. 

About Canter Leigh Search

Canter Leigh Search is a specialist executive search firm dedicated to connecting top-tier legal talent with leading law firms and in-house legal teams. With a values-driven approach and deep industry insight, we tailor every search to align with our clients’ strategic goals and culture. 

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and search partner, committed to fostering inclusive hiring practices and championing diversity across the legal sector. Our processes are designed to ensure fairness, transparency, and accessibility at every stage of the recruitment journey. Whether advising on partner moves, team builds, or senior in-house appointments, we bring clarity, discretion, and a commitment to long-term success.