Legal Counsel, Energy Trading

Targray - Building sustainable solutions for a world in transition.

Established in 1987 in Montreal, Canada, Targray is a global leader in the sourcing, transportation, storage, trading and distribution of commodities and advanced materials for a broad range of industry sectors. Our supply solutions help reduce the world's carbon footprint while enabling our customers to create safer, more reliable products for consumers.

Targray has operations in 11countries and over $1B USD in annual sales. In 2019, the company made its debut appearance on the FP500, Financial Post’s ranking of the top 500 corporations in Canada by revenue.

• Great Place to Work® | Best Workplaces in Quebec (2020 - 2024)
• Deloitte | Best Managed Companies (2019 - 2022)

Targray is seeking Legal Counsel, Energy Trading in Weena to provide pragmatic, business-focused support for our environmental commodities and clean-fuels trading. Reporting to the Director, Legal & Compliance, you will negotiate and manage commercial/trading contracts, translate evolving regulations into clear documentation and processes, and handle early dispute matters. Partnering with Trading, Operations, Risk, Treasury and Tax, you’ll balance risk with execution and strengthen contract governance. The ideal candidate will bring 3–5 years in energy/commodities with excellent drafting skills and commercial judgment. This role will be based out of our Rotterdam office in the Netherlands.

This is a full-time position with a fixed-term contract lasting 12 months. At the end of the contract period, there is a possibility of transitioning to a full-time position based on performance, business needs, and mutual agreement.

• Draft, review and negotiate agreements for environmental commodities and clean-fuel instruments, including emissions allowance trading contracts (e.g., RINs, LCFS, CFR, EU ETS, Fuel EU Maritime) and related confirmations.
• Draft, review and negotiate physical commodity sale and purchase agreements (biofuels, feedstocks and gas) and ancillary logistics or handling services supporting the supply chain.
• Monitor evolving regulatory developments affecting carbon, clean fuels and commodity markets and support their implementation within documentation and processes.
• Support the preparation, handling and management of pre-litigation matters, including claims, notices, early dispute correspondence and coordination with external counsel.
• Collaborate with Trading, Operations, Risk, Treasury, and Tax to ensure contractual terms support commercial objectives and can be operationalized effectively.
• Contribute to ongoing enhancement of legal templates and contract-management processes and internal policies.

• Bachelor of Laws (LL.B., J.D. Or equivalent) from a recognized university; bar admission is an asset.
• 3–5 years’ experience in the energy and physical commodities industry
• Experience negotiating NAESB and EFET documentation and biofuel/feedstock purchase and sale agreements, storage and logistics agreements.
• Experience negotiating emissions allowance trading contracts (e.g. RINs, LCFS, CFR, EU ETS)
• Experience with ISDA and CSA documentation is a plus but not a core requirement.
• Excellent command of English (oral and written) is required and any additional language is considered an asset (French preferred).
• Strong drafting, communication and organizational skills, with attention to detail and commercial awareness.
• Proactive, collaborative, and comfortable working in a fast-paced trading environment with multiple stakeholders.

Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. We are committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. We welcome and embrace the diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives that make our people unique and help guide us. When people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.