Contract Analyst

Trafigura Group; Rio de Janeiro; On-site; BRL 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Trafigura Group in Rio de Janeiro seeks a legal professional focused on power and energy contracts to draft, review and negotiate PPAs and related agreements under Brazilian market rules. You'll coordinate approvals with Legal, Credit and Front Office, ensure accurate data entry in the contract management system and maintain compliance with ANEEL/CCEE regulations and other Brazilian requirements.

Fluency in English, Spanish and Portuguese is required, with at least five years of experience in a

Qualifications

• Law degree and Brazilian Bar admission (OAB) required.
• Fluency in English, Spanish and Portuguese (written and spoken) required.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in power/electricity contract administration.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate and administer power contracts including PPAs and BBCE agreements.
• Coordinate review and approvals across Legal, Credit and Front Office teams.
• Enter contracts into the contract management system and ensure regulatory compliance reporting.
• Ensure adherence to Trafigura policies and Brazilian laws and regulations.

Skills

Detail oriented

Independent worker

Team player

Problem solving

Fast-paced trading

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate and administer commercial contracts, including: Power purchase and sale agreements (PPAs) for the regulated (ACR) and free (ACL) markets including Balcão Brasileiro de Comercialização de Energia (BBCE) contratos padrão de compra e venda de energia elétrica
• CCEE adhesion contracts and trading agreements
• Non-disclosure agreements and confidentiality agreements
• Other power marketing and trading agreements as required
• Coordinate the review and approval process of agreements amongst Legal, Credit and Front Office teams, ensuring proper execution and compliance with Brazilian regulatory requirements
• Manage contract entry into the Contract Management system, ensuring accurate data capture and regulatory compliance reporting
• Participate in the configuration and deployment of trade confirmation templates within our contract lifecycle management system, adapted for Brazilian power market requirements and CCEE procedures
• Support the development and implementation of Contract Administration team procedures and standards to ensure adherence with: ANEEL/CCEE regulations and guidelines
• Industry best practices in the Brazilian power sector
• Strictly adhere to and comply with Trafigura's policies and codes, ensuring all activities align with corporate governance standards and Brazilian legal requirements

Knowledge Skills And Abilities

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Law (Bacharelado em Direito) from a recognised Brazilian university and admission to the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB - Ordem dos Advogados do Brasil)
• Fluency in English, Spanish and Portuguese (written and spoken) are a MUST
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in power/electricity contract administration within an energy trading company or utility
• Concrete understanding of energy trading activities in the Brazilian, Argentinean and Colombia power and nat gas sector, including transmission, distribution, and energy storage contracting
• Solid understanding and working knowledge of: Power purchase and sale agreements (PPAs) in the Brazilian market including Balcão Brasileiro de Comercialização de Energia (BBCE) contratos padrão de compra e venda de energia elétrica.
• CCEE (Câmara de Comercialização de Energia Elétrica) regulations and procedures
• Financial derivatives and hedging instruments for power trading
• Grid connection agreements and transmission contracts with ONS (Operador Nacional do Sistema Elétrico)
• NDAs and related power sector agreements
• Good understanding of Brazilian regulatory framework including ANEEL regulations, free energy market (ACL - Ambiente de Contratação Livre), and/or renewable energy certificates and environmental credits is an asset
• Knowledge in below is advantageous: Financial derivatives and hedging agreements for power trading
• Transmission and distribution connection agreements
• Energy storage and backup power agreements
• Additional beneficial qualifications: Postgraduate specialisation (Pós-graduação) in Energy Law or related field
• Experience with distributed generation regulations and net metering frameworks

Skills

• detail oriented, thorough, accurate and mindful of deadlines.
• able to work independently with limited supervision, as well as collaborate and function well in a team environment.
• able to problem-solve, think critically, and make sound, firm recommendations
• comfortable working in fast-paced trading environment with frequent changes in priorities and tight deadlines.