Legal Counsel – Physical Commodities Trading & Shipping | London

Our client is a major global energy trading house with a portfolio spanning a range of physical commodities and shipping, including LNG and coal across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Americas. They are hiring a Legal Counsel to sit within their Legal, Compliance & Contracts team in London, drafting and negotiating physical commodity trading agreements, as well as advising on compliance matters.

What you'll do:

• Negotiate and draft a range of trading agreements across LNG, coal, power, ISDAs/derivatives and freight
• Advise the business on legal risk, spotting issues before they become problems
• Train the wider team on ABC, competition law, AML and sanctions

What you'll need:

• A broad physical commodities trading or shipping background
• 3-6 years PQE, qualified lawyer, top law firm or in-house pedigree
• Sharp drafting and negotiation skills, and the commercial instincts to match

This is a rare opportunity to join a fast-paced, high-performing trading business at the centre of the global energy markets.

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