Energy Trading Lawyer

Energy Trading Lawyer – FORTUNE 100

A FORTUNE 100 global energy company, a ‘Best Place to Work’ by a number of rankings, is looking for an Energy Trading Lawyer reporting directly to Global General Counsel. You can expect exciting work, great legal minds to work with, superb professional development opportunities, attractive pay, benefits and pension and great work-life balance (nine-day fortnight - every other Friday off, very reasonable working hours).

This is an exceptional company to work for with very high employee satisfaction: 9 out of 10 would recommend the company to a friend.

The role is about:

Providing advice on legal issues associated with:

• marketing crude, LPG and refined products, their storage and transportation
• trading on exchanges, such as ICE and CME/NYMEX
• international and cross-border transactions
• regulatory compliance and compliance with company’s corporate policies

Negotiating and drafting supply and trading contracts incl. international transactions (purchase and sale/offtake/marketing/master/terminal storage and pipeline transportation agreements).

Negotiating resolution of claims, providing advice and training on risk exposure under relevant laws and regulations, including competition law, market manipulation rules, international trade, import/export rules, anti-corruption laws, corporate governance, anti-boycott and sanctioned parties.

About you:

We are looking for a lawyer qualified to practice in England & Wales with at least 5 years PQE* (preferably more) in international energy products trading; shipping law experience would be an advantage.

Salary:

The remuneration package is very strong with fantastic annual pension contributions from the company and great benefits (private health care etc).

Reporting:

The role reports directly to the Global General Counsel based overseas. 

Interview process:

…is incredibly quick – it is a 1-day face-to-face panel of interviews with key decision makers after which the decision will be made and communicated.

The company is looking to invest in the highest-quality legal talent and would like to hire as soon as possible.

If you would like to be considered, please contact Ted Douglas at McKenzie Douglas.

I look forward to hearing from you.

To be considered for this role you must be eligible to work in the UK

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