Senior Legal Counsel — Energy & Environment
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Position Overview
Location:
Vienna, Austria 
Compensation:
€9,000 - €13,000/month
Position:
Senior
Type:
Job
Practice Area:
Energy Law
Remote:
Hybrid
Posted:
Deadline:
Jun 18, 2026
Job Description
Senior Legal Counsel — Energy & Environment at OMV
OMV AG, Austria's leading international oil, gas, and chemicals group, is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join our Group Legal department in Vienna, specializing in energy transactions, environmental law, and international arbitration.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise on upstream and downstream energy transactions, including joint operating agreements, production sharing contracts, and LNG sale agreements
- Handle environmental and sustainability legal matters, including emissions trading and ESG compliance
- Manage international arbitration proceedings (ICC, ICSID) and complex cross-border disputes
- Advise on regulatory compliance in energy markets across Europe and the Middle East
- Support the energy transition strategy with legal advice on renewables, hydrogen, and carbon capture projects
Requirements
- Austrian or equivalent legal qualification with 8+ years of energy law experience
- Proven track record in international energy transactions and/or arbitration
- Understanding of Austrian and EU environmental legislation and emissions trading
- Experience with major oil & gas or energy companies, or a leading energy law practice
- Fluent in German and English; additional languages are a plus
What We Offer
- Strategic legal role at a major European energy company
- Direct involvement in the energy transition and sustainability agenda
- Attractive compensation package with corporate benefits
- International working environment with travel opportunities
Responsibilities
Senior Legal Counsel — Energy & Environment at OMV
OMV AG, Austria's leading international oil, gas, and chemicals group, is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join our Group Legal department in Vienna, specializing in energy transactions, environmental law, and international arbitration.
Key Responsibilities
- Advise on upstream and downstream energy transactions, including joint operating agreements, production sharing contracts, and LNG sale agreements
- Handle environmental and sustainability legal matters, including emissions trading and ESG compliance
- Manage international arbitration proceedings (ICC, ICSID) and complex cross-border disputes
- Advise on regulatory compliance in energy markets across Europe and the Middle East
- Support the energy transition strategy with legal advice on renewables, hydrogen, and carbon capture projects
Requirements
- Austrian or equivalent legal qualification with 8+ years of energy law experience
- Proven track record in international energy transactions and/or arbitration
- Understanding of Austrian and EU environmental legislation and emissions trading
- Experience with major oil & gas or energy companies, or a leading energy law practice
- Fluent in German and English; additional languages are a plus
What We Offer
- Strategic legal role at a major European energy company
- Direct involvement in the energy transition and sustainability agenda
- Attractive compensation package with corporate benefits
- International working environment with travel opportunities
Requirements
Legal education and relevant experience required
Perks & Benefits
Legal career opportunities, Professional development, Competitive compensation, Health benefits, Retirement planning
Compensation
€9,000 - €13,000/month
Practice Area
Energy Law
Position
Senior
Education Requirements
Professional degree
Experience Requirements
8 to 10 years
Applicant Location Requirements
Applicants must be located in: US
Application Contact
Contact: OMV AG Hiring Team
Application Deadline
June 18, 2026
Employment Type
Full time
