Commodities Trading Lawyer

Ready to work at the heart of a global commodities business?

Is your CV ready If so, and you are confident this is the role for you, make sure to apply asap.

My client is a multinational organisation looking for an experienced legal professional to provide strategic legal support across its commodity trading and shipping operations, advising on complex, cross-border transactions in a fast-paced international environment.

What we’re looking for

• Minimum of 5+ PQE common law qualified lawyer preferably with some in-house experience (ideally in commodity trading)
• Commodity trading or trade finance experience
• Strong negotiation and drafting experience, particularly in cross-border commodity trading agreements and associated financing instruments
• Familiarity with international legal instruments and trading standards (e.g. Incoterms, ScoTA, LME) and trade finance structures

Key Responsibilities:

• providing legal advice to the commodity trading business in line with our strategy and values;
• understanding internal and external governance requirements and enabling assisting stakeholders in efficiently navigating them;
• working closely with a team of talented and experienced lawyers across the wider group legal function to consistently deliver pragmatic advice;
• managing relationships with key external stakeholders, including panel firms.

This is a fantastic opportunity to partner with commercial teams, advise on high-value transactions across global markets, and join a collaborative legal team within one of the world's leading natural resources businesses. xwzovoh

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