Oil Trading Lawyer - Oil Major- London

You should ideally be at least 5 years PQE, preferably having spent time in-house within a commodities trading environment and have a wealth of experience in oil trading law. The role will be based in the City and will focus on supporting the Commercial physical oil/products trading, storage and associated marine operations and UK regulatory compliance.

Primary Accountabilities/Responsibilities

• Identification of legal risks, advising on implications for the business and appropriate steps to mitigate such risks.
• Advising on and negotiation of transactions and contracts in the following areas:
  • physical oil/products trading, storage and associated marine operations;
  • retail and wholesale fuel marketing;
  • procurement, including IT contracts;
  • business development opportunities.
• Advising on regulatory compliance in areas such as financial services (as it applies to energy commodities), environmental matters (e. permitting and REACH) and corporate governance (e. UK anti-bribery and money laundering, sanctions laws).
• Handling disputes.
• Supporting internal training and representing the Company on legal committees of trade associations.
• Liaison with external legal counsel as required in accordance with prescribed legal/budget process.

Critical Skills

• Legally authorised to work in the United Kingdom on a regular, full-time basis without restrictions
• UK Qualified Solicitor with at least 5 years relevant PQE with at least some of it spent in-house.
• Sound knowledge of commercial & contracts law and UK regulatory environment.
• Experienced in advising on physical oil/products trading and associated marine operations and regulatory compliance.
• Ideally also experienced in other areas referred to above.
• Exercises good judgement by examining issues, generating solutions and making sound and timely decisions.
• Demonstrates strategic thinking.