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.

The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have.

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 xwzovoh 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.