Legal Counsel
1 month ago
Senior Shipping/Commodities Lawyer
We are seeking an exceptional Legal Counsel professional (Shipping & Commodities) to join our Client's in-house legal team, who are a global energy trading and shipping business in London.
Role Overview:
- Focus on marine energy supply, cargo purchasing/trading, vessel ownership, chartering, and fleet management
- Work with stakeholders across the business globally
- Draft and negotiate agreements, structure transactions, advise on legal issues, and oversee disputes
- Navigate complex regulatory and compliance frameworks in shipping and trading
Key Responsibilities:
- Advise commercial teams on core business areas
- Draft and negotiate various contracts (supply agreements, charter-parties, etc.)
- Counsel on vessel ownership, sanctions, compliance, and regulatory developments
- Advise on sustainability initiatives and resolve significant claims/disputes
- Manage external counsel
Required Qualifications:
- UK-qualified solicitor/barrister/foreign lawyer with 2-3 years post-qualification experience at a top shipping/commodities law firm
- Thorough knowledge of shipping/commodities law and marine sector regulations
- Excellent legal analysis, communication, and relationship-building skills
- Commercial acumen and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Desirable:
- Experience advising an international marine business
- Knowledge of legal issues in various jurisdictions
- Presentation skills and ability to train non-lawyers
- Foreign language skills
- The ideal candidate will combine first-class legal expertise with sound commercial judgment, reflecting the firms core values throughout their work.
Apply now to register your interest
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