Job Description
1. Support General Counsel by leading advisory to LNG desk in trade documentation and negotiation pertaining to LNG MSPAs and underlying confirmation
2. Provide sharp and clear legal advice on daily transactional LNG commodities business
3. Draft, review and negotiate agreements related to energy trading (including natural gas) including sale and purchase, transportation agreement and other commercial agreements
4. Provide support and general advice on LNG structuring transactions
5. Collaborate with all internal stakeholders and provide proactive solutions to facilitate business objectives
6. Analyze any regulatory matters attached to LNG business activities to secure company’s compliance (licences, reporting obligations, etc...).
Qualifications
7. Strong educational background in Law ;
8. Demonstrated expertise in negotiation and legal drafting, specifically in energy marketing and trading agreements (physical and financial)
9. Minimum of 3 years of experience in an in-house legal role or at an international law firm, with a focus on LNG trading
10. Knowledge and experience in Natural Gas trading agreements
11. Strong understanding of the energy markets and trading instruments
12. Familiarity with various EU commodity exchanges and commodity derivative trading
13. Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. Fluency in other languages such as German, French, or an East European language is an advantage
14. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
15. Ability to find solutions within the legal framework while considering the business drivers and needs