Counsel - North Sea

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Job Profile SummaryThe UK North Sea is one of bps key resilient hydrocarbons businesses and we are seeking a legal counsel to join the North Sea team in Aberdeen. The role will provide a first-rate opportunity to work on the most challenging and interestinglegal issues covering the whole upstream life cycle from licence application to decommissioning.The North Sea business is split into two main geographical areas: Shetland Area (which includes Quad 204, Clair, Clair Ridge and Foinaven) and Central North Sea(which includes the Andrew Area, Vorlich and ETAP). We also have extensive non-operated interests and are active in licencing, exploration / appraisal and field development activities in all areas of the North Sea. We also provide support in relation to bpsshareholding in Aker-bp in Norway, the Hydrogen joint venture with Aberdeen City Council and increasingly to low carbon energy projects such as offshore electrification.The role will require close collaboration with colleagues in the business and involvesresponsibility for coordinating and providing strategic counsel to these individuals on licence bidding, exploration, field developments, project work, midstream / transportation agreements, JOAs, joint ventures, decommissioning, disputes, compliance and M&A/ Farm-In activity. The role will also require regular engagement with colleagues in the broader Legal function, both in the North Sea and the rest of bp.Job AdvertThe UK North Sea is one of bps key resilient hydrocarbons businesses and we are seeking a legalcounsel to join the North Sea team in Aberdeen. The role will provide a first-rate opportunity to work on the most challenging and interesting legal issues covering the whole upstream life cycle from licence application to decommissioning.The North Sea businessis split into two main geographical areas: Shetland Area (which includes Quad 204, Clair, Clair Ridge and Foinaven) and Central North Sea (which includes the Andrew Area, Vorlich and ETAP). We also have extensive non-operated interests and are active in licencing,exploration / appraisal and field development activities in all areas of the North Sea. We also provide support in relation to bps shareholding in Aker-bp in Norway, the Hydrogen joint venture with Aberdeen City Council and increasingly to low carbon energyprojects such as offshore electrification.The role will require close collaboration with colleagues in the business and involves responsibility for coordinating and providing strategic counsel to these individuals on licence bidding, exploration, field developments,project work, midstream / transportation agreements, JOAs, joint ventures, decommissioning, disputes, compliance and M&A / Farm-In activity. The role will also require regular engagement with colleagues in the broader Legal function, both in the North Seaand the rest of bp.About youBachelors / Masters Degree in Law or Bachelors / Masters Degree in an alternative subject together with an appropriate additional legal qualification, plus significant post qualification experience.Legal Experience - proactive identificationand mitigation of legal risks, experience in the negotiation, drafting, execution and management of commercial agreements relating to joint ventures, commercial projects and / or oil & gas exploration and productionStrong interpersonal skillscapable ofadopting a variety of styles to interact with clients across the business and senior managementExcellent oral and written communication skills and ability to work autonomouslyStrong problem-solving skills, with the creativity to propose different options andbuild consensus.Show integrity, courage and sound ethical judgment.EntityLegalJob Family GroupLegal GroupRelocation availableNoTravel requiredNegligible travelCountryUnited KingdomAbout BPLEGALJoin us and become a trusted advisor delivering legal support tothe group focused on material risk, value and growth, protecting ourselves and enabling the realisation of our purpose, strategy, ambition and aims.Together we will achieve this by: providing professional legal advice and counsel to the entities we supportleading and co-ordinating the identification and management of legal risks developing a highly skilled, progressive and diverse legal team supporting the entities in the delivery of their accountabilities living the bp code and being role models of ourvalues and behavioursLegal disclaimerWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status,neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions,and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodations.