Legal Counsel Commodity Trading

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Provide legal support for LNG trading, including drafting agreements and ensuring regulatory compliance while collaborating with internal stakeholders to meet business objectives.

Support General Counsel by leading advisory to LNG desk in trade documentation and negotiation pertaining to LNG MSPAs and underlying confirmation
Provide sharp and clear legal advice on daily transactional LNG commodities business
Draft, review and negotiate agreements related to energy trading (including natural gas) including sale and purchase, transportation agreement and other commercial agreements
Provide support and general advice on LNG structuring transactions
Collaborate with all internal stakeholders and provide proactive solutions to facilitate business objectives
Analyze any regulatory matters attached to LNG business activities to secure company’s compliance (licences, reporting obligations, etc...).

Strong educational background in Law ;
Demonstrated expertise in negotiation and legal drafting, specifically in energy marketing and trading agreements (physical and financial)
Minimum of 3 years of experience in an in-house legal role or at an international law firm, with a focus on LNG trading
Knowledge and experience in Natural Gas trading agreements
Strong understanding of the energy markets and trading instruments
Familiarity with various EU commodity exchanges and commodity derivative trading
Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. Fluency in other languages such as German, French, or an East European language is an advantage
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
Ability to find solutions within the legal framework while considering the business drivers and needs