Description

Main purpose :
The position provides and procures legal services across Trafigura's full commercial portfolio, with particular focus on (i)
trading of physically and financially settled crude oil, products, bulk, gas, LNG, power, renewables, metals and minerals; (ii) managing trading, shipment, storage and transportation disputes; and (iii) supporting trade and structured finance connected to commodity transactions. Responsibilities include instructing, managing, and supervising external legal counsel as required.

Key responsibilities :
The role serves as the first point of contact for the provision and procurement of legal services, identifying any need for in house legal resources and managing their procurement. The position coordinates and implements standards and policies for the office in collaboration with the Group General Counsel of Trafigura across the following areas :

Contentious :
assisting during all stages of disputes from live advice to commodity traders and operators through to managing day-today claims issues, arbitration, litigation, mediation and enforcement - mainly trading, shipping and demurrage disputes
but will include other disputes or investigations, including financial and insolvencies.
reporting to management and commercial desks upon the progress of disputes.
provision of legal assistance with emergency response issues

Non-contentious (trading/transactional/financial/projects) :
drafting and advising upon a variety of trading and commercial agreements
drafting and advising on sale/purchase contracts, trade and structured finance, and associated documentation and
MOUs
establishing, reviewing/updating standard template documents, advising on sanctions and regulations relevant to the
business

Professional :
Work as member of Trafigura Group Legal Network which provides and procures a full legal service to the Trafigura
Group. Establish strong working relationships across business

Required qualifications :
Minimum 5 years PQE experience in Commodities trading contentious and non-contentious
Demonstrated experience drafting storage, chartering, transportation, trade finance contracts
English language essential
Practiced at a top law firm

Preferred qualifications :
English, Australia and Singapore or US law-qualified, but other jurisdictions considered
In-house corporate experience a plus, especially in energy/trading sector, but not essential

Attributes for success :
Self-motivated, proactive, and efficient with a positive, solutions-oriented approach
Strong ability to work both independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams
Excellent communication skills with the ability to distill complex legal issues into clear, actionable advice
Commercial acumen and ability to build strong working relationships across all levels of the organization, particularly
when advising under pressure.
High integrity and commitment to ethical business practices