Junior Legal Counsel Commodity Trading

METGroup · Baar, ZG, ch · 1 month ago

Support the General Counsel and legal team with the preparation, review, and negotiation of trading documentation for LNG, Power, and Gas transactions
Provide clear and practical legal support to the trading business on day-to-day commercial transactions
Draft, review, and negotiate a range of energy trading agreements, including sale and purchase agreements, transportation agreements, and other commercial contracts
Assist the legal team in advising on the structuring and execution of LNG, Power, and Gas transactions
Work closely with Trading, Operations, Compliance, Risk, and other internal teams to understand business needs and provide practical legal solutions
Assist with identifying and assessing regulatory requirements relevant to LNG, Power, and Gas activities, including licensing and reporting obligations, and help ensure the company remains compliant

2–5 years of experience in an in-house legal role or at an international law firm, ideally with exposure to LNG, Power, Gas, or broader energy trading
Good foundation in legal drafting and contract negotiation, with an interest in developing expertise in energy marketing and trading agreements, both physical and financial
Initial practical exposure to LNG or Natural Gas trading agreements is a strong advantage
Good understanding of energy markets and an interest in commodity trading and related financial instruments
Familiarity with EU commodity markets, exchanges, and commodity derivatives is a plus
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. German, French, or an Eastern European language is an advantage
A proactive, curious, and collaborative mindset, with the motivation to learn and develop within a fast-paced energy trading environment

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