Serica Energy plc - Oil & Gas Staff Legal Counsel/Senior Legal Counsel Location: Onshore Aberdeen, opportunity for hybrid working, UK, AB15 6BY Position Type: Staff Date Posted: 12 March 2026 Closing Date: 20 March 2026 Department: Legal Reports to: General Counsel Salary: Competitive The Role This new role, reporting to the General Counsel, has been created to support Serica’s continued growth and will act as the main provider of day-to-day legal advice and support to Serica’s Aberdeen offices. It will require an individual with the experience and confidence to work autonomously on activities and will have access to the support of the wider legal team, based in London. The scope, responsibilities and job title will reflect the experience that the successful candidate brings. Providing pragmatic, common sense legal guidance to support our existing upstream operations is essential. Focusing on key asset‑related agreements such as JOAs, transportation agreements etc, the role will also manage the full lifecycle of key operational and commercial contracts, including negotiations, as well as advising the wider organisation in relation to risk, corporate governance, regulatory matters and relevant legislative changes. It will ideally suit an organised, confident and solutions‑oriented lawyer who is business focused and has an inquisitive mind. This is an exciting opportunity with an ambitious and growing oil and gas operator. What We're Looking For In Potential Candidates

Demonstrable experience in upstream oil & gas commercial and operational matters, including JOAs, transportation agreements, sales agreements, and other asset related contracts Experience supporting asset transactions (acquisitions, divestments, and interest transfers) and related due diligence Strong understanding of UKCS regulatory frameworks Proven ability to provide commercial, pragmatic advice to operational and non‑legal stakeholders in a fast‑paced environment Experience managing or coordinating external counsel, particularly for specialised upstream, regulatory, or transactional matters Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to handle complex contractual and risk issues independently

Your Future at Serica Energy Our Culture Serica offers the opportunity to be part of a busy, vibrant working environment with a strong culture rooted in mutual respect and trust. We are passionate about building an inclusive culture that attracts and encourages diversity. We want our employees to feel that they can bring their true self to work, as we recognise the potential that this unlocks and the value that it brings. We have created an environment that puts people at the heart of everything we do, based on a shared set of values. This means not just doing the essentials of looking after everyone’s health, safety and wellbeing but their development, their sense of belonging and their success. Only by making our values a real part of everyday life at Serica can we achieve our goals and grow as individuals and together. In real terms this means being truly supportive of the things that matter to our people. What can a career at Serica Energy offer you? We offer the opportunity to be supported with further training if required and access to competitive benefits such as:

Company Pension Private Medical & Dental Insurance Health Cash Plan Share Save and Share Incentive Plan Life Assurance Group Income Protection Personal Accident Insurance and Business Travel Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to Work Electric Vehicle Scheme

We also offer the opportunity to work flexibly. Serica's Equal Opportunity Statement We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer and conduct our recruitment and selection process in a fair and consistent manner that does not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sex or sexual orientation, religion or belief. Serica will make reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010. Recruitment Process We recognise that recruitment is a two‑way process. We will acknowledge all applications and communicate clearly with candidates throughout the process. If you are unsuccessful, we will let you know. We will also provide advance information on interview question areas, as well as post interview feedback, for candidates attending this stage of the process. Serica will make reasonable adjustments during the interview process if required. If you would like to apply for the role, please send a copy of your CV to our recruitment advisor, Alison Cusiter at [contact details withheld]. #J-18808-Ljbffr