We specialise in high value dispute resolution and international
arbitration in the offshore energy sector (oil & gas, new energies
and renewables). Our clients include international energy companies,
offshore service contractors, engineering and infrastructure companies
and consultants, and service companies.
We also specialise in regulatory work, with a focus on investigations
and prosecutions relating to health & safety, environment, bribery
and corruption.
Essential Skills & Experience
The candidate will work within our Energy, Marine and Natural
Resources group on disputes. The candidate will support the team on
a broad spectrum of work, including on regulatory matters.
At least 5 years post qualification experience within contractual
and commercial dispute resolution experience is a requirement.
Experience (either contentious or non-contentious) in any of energy,
shipping or construction would be a benefit to the applicant, as
would regulatory experience.
The successful candidate will have qualified as a solicitor or
barrister in England & Wales.
High attention to detail with evidence of breath of knowledge and experience.
Resilience and proven ability to independently manage cases are
both required.
Ability to build rapport and trust with clients.
Strong business development skills.
The Firm
Clyde & Co is a leading global law firm, specialising in the
sectors that underpin global trade and commercial activity, namely:
insurance, transport, construction, energy, trade and commodities. It
is globally integrated, offering a comprehensive range of contentious
and non-contentious legal services and commercially-minded legal
advice to businesses operating across the world. Clyde & Co is
committed to operating in a responsible way. This means progressing
towards a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the diversity
of its communities and clients, using its legal skills to support its
communities through pro bono work, volunteering and charitable
partnerships, and minimising the impact it has on the environment. The
firm has 480 partners, 2400 lawyers, 3200 legal professionals and 5000
people overall in over 60 offices and associated offices worldwide.
Our Values
Our values are the principles that guide the decisions we make, unite
us in our endeavours and strengthen our delivery, for our clients and
our firm. We:
Work as one
We are a globally connected team of talented people
who act with a firm-first mentality to achieve success
Excel with clients
We aim high and challenge ourselves to deliver
unique excellence for our clients, keeping them at the centre of
everything we do
Celebrate difference
We help each other to be at our best and believe our
differences result in greater achievement
Act boldly We
seek new opportunities, take action and learn as we go, recognising
that curiosity drives our development and contributes to growth
Role Competency Requirements
Technical Excellence
Technical legal expertise: the knowledge of the law and ability to
apply it
Research: the ability to conduct research effectively and apply it commercially
Managing legal processes: the ability to ensure all legal processes
are followed efficiently and effectively
People and Team
Guiding individual performance and development: develops the skills
of self and others
Teamwork and collaboration: working cooperatively and effectively
with others
Leadership: creating high performing teams
Client Relationships and Business Development
Building business relationships: establishing, maintaining and using
relationships to create and develop business opportunities
Commercial thinking: understanding the commercial drivers
Cross-selling and business development
Finance and Practice Management
Finance management and understanding of the business
Project management: ensuring projects are delivered
Knowledge sharing
Personal Effectiveness
Communication
Clarity of thinking
Personal contribution
This is the job description as constituted at present; however the
Firm reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with the
changing needs of the business.
