Counsel, Gulf of America & Canada

Job Family Group:

Legal Group

This role is as an individual contributor in the Gulf of America/Canada Legal team, which sits at the operational heart of delivering on bp’s strategy for Production & Operations activities. bp is committed to the Gulf of America where it currently has a multibillion capex investment program underway through the operation of its 4 large production platforms- Atlantis, Mad Dog, Na Kika and Thunderhorse and through its several partnerships with other operators in the Gulf.

Our work includes advice and counsel on the plethora of operating agreements, offshore leases, joint-venture partnerships and management of legal issues in support of the vast operations and the planning and delivery of several major projects in relation thereto.

The role we are hiring for has a direct impact on bp’s hydrocarbons ambition, playing a key role in the energy transition, and our delivery of our strategy. You will be joining a legal team looking to lead in the delivery of outstanding legal services for the GoA and Canada regions!

Role Requirements:

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At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and exciting environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. bp is committed to encouraging an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly. There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, excellent retirement benefits, and more!

Up to 10% travel should be expected with this role

This role is not eligible for relocation

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Coaching, Collaboration, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Conflict Management, Creativity and Innovation, Decision Making, Digital fluency, Influencing, Managing strategic partnerships, Mentoring, Organizational knowledge, Resource and budget planning, Stakeholder Management, Supplier Relationship Management

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

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