Counsel, Business Development & Zero Carbon

Responsible for providing comprehensive strategic and solution-focused guidance on legal and risk-related matters and projects, to assist BP in minimising its legal and reputational risks.

Would you like to discover how our diverse, hardworking people are leading the way in making energy cleaner and better – and how you can play your part in our team?

At bp, we’re seeking to meet the growing global demand for safe, sustainable and affordable energy. That means crafting a more efficient business that makes the best possible use of all its resources, reimagines energy and reinvents who we are on our mission of net zero!

Role Synopsis
The Counsel will be one of bp’s lawyers in the Business Development & Zero Carbon legal team, advising and supporting five growing business groups across the newly formed Gas and Low Carbon global businesses.

Gas & Low Carbon
Renewables Growth is responsible for delivering the growth strategy for bp’s renewables businesses globally, such as through bid round participation, bilateral negotiations or M&A activity. Recent activity includes entering the UK offshore wind market after bp and partner EnBW were selected as preferred bidder in the 4th leasing round.

Zero Carbon Energy is responsible for managing bp’s existing renewable energy products in solar energy (e.g. bp’s shareholdng in Lightshource bp), US onshore wind assets and biofuels, as well as new assets delivered through the Renewables Growth team such as the recently announced strategcic partnership with Equinor to develop offshore wind energy in the US.

Hydrogen & CCUS is responsible for developing hydrogen and CCUS (Carbon Capture, Usage and Storage) business models and markets, building new decarbonization capabilities and solutions. A current project that is being supported is Net Zero Teesside project where bp and partners are working together to decarbonize local industry in the Teesside area using CCUS technology.

Integrated Gas & Power is responsible for driving the development of gas to power, renewable power offers and integration of power value chains as well as develop new markets in integrated gas and low carbon energy.
Gas Growth is responsible for leading the optimisation and growth of bp’s natural gas portfolio, including global gas business development.

Essential Experience and Job Requirements:
The successful candidate shall be capable of navigating a complex matrix organization, deploying technical excellence, and applying a collaborative style and approach. The candidate shall be able to apply good business rigour and judgment, strive for optimal solutions and will have a passion for effective delivery of tailored advice.

• At least five (5) years of legal experience in a respected law firm or reputed in-house environment;
• A proven record of leading or providing a significant contribution to the successful completion of numerous transactions/projects/matters;
• Strong technical legal skills, combined with an ability to take a strategic, pragmatic and commercial view on the challenges and issues facing bp
• Demonstrated ability to provide concise advice on complex matters and to effectively influence clients and other stakeholders, and
• Effective communication skills
• Well developed emotional intelligence, with sensitivity to cultural and people differences, receptive to and energised by a diverse organization, at all times seeking to maintain wellbeing within our organisation
• The highest professional and ethical standards that can be effectively deployed in a proportionate manner, maintaining an effective culture of compliance across our businesses

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job. application and interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Legal

Legal Group

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Yes - up to 10%

United Kingdom

GAS AND LOW CARBON ENERGY

At bp we’re reimagining energy, and so could you. By reinventing our ‎gas and low carbon energy businesses we’re advancing low carbon energy solutions for people and our planet. That’s why we need talent like you to join us.

Together, we will achieve this by:

• integrating our gas and renewable capabilities
• building and growing low and zero carbon businesses and markets
• developing new gas opportunities
• driving new decarbonisation technologies and capabilities
• leveraging digital to create innovative zero carbon energy solutions
• creating new business models that are driven by innovative financing solutions
• adopting new ways of working that unleash the ingenuity and potential of our people
• collaborating with the rest of our business to present ourselves as ‘one bp’ to our customers

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