Job Summary
We are seeking a skilled Legal Advisor to support our General Counsel in leading advisory on trade documentation and negotiation pertaining to LNG MSPAs and underlying confirmations.
The ideal candidate will provide sharp and clear legal advice on daily transactional LNG commodities business, draft, review and negotiate agreements related to energy trading, and collaborate with internal stakeholders to facilitate business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead advisory on trade documentation and negotiation pertaining to LNG MSPAs and underlying confirmations.
* 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.
* Support and advise on LNG structuring transactions.
* Collaborate with all internal stakeholders to provide proactive solutions to facilitate business objectives.
* Analyze regulatory matters attached to LNG business activities to secure company compliance.
Qualifications
* Strong educational background in Law.
* Demonstrated expertise in negotiation and legal drafting, specifically in energy marketing and trading agreements (physical and financial).
* Minimum 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 business drivers and needs.