A leading global commodities group is looking for a Legal Counsel to join its Group Legal team in London, supporting the commodity trading and shipping business.
This is a great opportunity for an in-house or private practice lawyer with strong commodities experience to join a high-performing legal team advising on complex, cross-border transactions across a variety of commodities and countries.
The role:
- Provide legal advice to the commodity trading and shipping businesses
- Advise on governance requirements and support stakeholders in navigating them
- Work closely with a team of experienced lawyers within Marketing and the broader Group Legal function
- Manage relationships with key external stakeholders, including law firms
What we're looking for:
- Qualified lawyer, common law jurisdiction preferred
- Minimum 6 years PQE, ideally with in-house experience in commodity trading & shipping
- Strong negotiation and drafting experience on cross-border commodity trading agreements
- Familiarity with international legal instruments and trading standards
- Confident operating autonomously in a fast-paced, global sales and trading environment
If you're a commercially minded commodities lawyer looking for your next move in London, get in touch or send your CV for a confidential discussion.