Legal Counsel

3 months ago


UK, UK, United Kingdom City Elite Transaction Services Full time

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.


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