Description:
Context and environmentWhy join us:
- Be part of a fast-moving, highly competitive global trading environment where your legal insights directly influence business outcomes.
- Collaborate with a diverse, international team of industry leaders.
- Gain deep exposure to volatile energy markets and cutting-edge trading strategies.
- Enjoy a responsive, agile culture that values initiative, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration.
What You'll Do:
As Lead Legal Counsel, you'll be at the heart of our trading and business development activities in the Americas, providing strategic legal guidance that drives commercial success. You will:
- Advise senior leadership, traders, and developers on legal and regulatory matters across crude oil, refined products, and midstream operations.
- Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements in support of trading and infrastructure initiatives.
- Ensure legal integrity of trade execution, including compliance with US regulations such as the Jones Act.
- Lead legal strategy for pre-litigation and dispute resolution.
- Structure and negotiate new ventures, structured finance, and project development deals.
- Oversee corporate governance across An Oil & Energy Company
Candidate Profile:
What Sets You Apart:
- JD . degree with 8+ years of legal experience in the oil & gas sector.
- Deep understanding of trading contracts, logistics, shipping, and risk management.
- Expertise in US commodities regulations, maritime law, and corporate governance.
- Proven ability to work autonomously and deliver timely, actionable legal solutions in a dynamic trading environment.
- Strong communication skills and a service-oriented mindset.