Description
We seek a UK qualified lawyer with circa 2+* post qualification experience to undertake a role as In-House Legal Counsel within a strongly established commodities trading business.
Responsibilities:
The role will include the provision of advice to physically traded commodities, the chartering and operation of vessels in relation to both dry bulk and liquid products including initially advising on:
1. contracts for the sale and purchase of physically delivered commodities and associated logistics contracts;
2. credit and finance matters related to the shipping and physical commodities markets;
3. legal aspect of time and voyage charter parties and reviewing and negotiating chartering terms with counterparties prior to fixing vessels;
4. standard and non-standard shipping and trading documentation, including standby letters of credit, LOIs and documentary and bills of lading.
We are looking for:
5. Qualified as a solicitor in E&W with relevant working experience, either as in a law firm or in-house.
6. Experience working in the energy sector, in particular commodity trading or energy projects including those with debt finance.
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