Contract Analyst

Puma Energy; Rio de Janeiro; Presencial; BRL 150.000 - 210.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Trafigura is seeking a senior legal professional to draft, review and negotiate a range of commercial contracts in Brazil’s power sector. The role involves BBCE/CCEE-compliant PPAs, trading agreements and confidentiality contracts, working with Legal, Credit and Front Office teams.

The ideal candidate has a Law degree with OAB, fluent English/Spanish/Portuguese, and at least five years in power contract administration within energy trading or utilities.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Law and admission to OAB in Brazil.
• Fluency in English, Spanish and Portuguese (written and spoken).
• Minimum 5 years' experience in power/electricity contract administration.
• Solid understanding of Brazilian regulatory framework including ANEEL/ACL and CCEE.

Responsabilidades

• Draft, review, negotiate and administer commercial contracts incl. PPAs and trading agreements.
• Coordinate review/approval with Legal, Credit and Front Office; ensure compliance with Brazilian regulations.
• Enter contracts into Contract Management system; ensure accurate data capture and regulatory reporting.
• Configure trade confirmation templates in the CLM system for Brazilian market requirements and CCEE procedures.
• Support development of Contract Administration procedures and standards per ANEEL/CCEE guidelines.

Conocimientos

English

Spanish

Portuguese

Power contracts

CCEE regulations

Educación

Law degree with OAB

Herramientas

CLM system

Descripción del empleo

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.

Trafigura provides critical resources to the world. Founded over 30 years ago and owned by its employees, the Group is at the heart of global supply, using its deep understanding of commodity markets to make supply chains more efficient, secure and sustainable. Working across a global network, the Group deploys infrastructure, logistics, financing and market expertise to move energy and commodities from where they are produced to where they are needed. By connecting producers and consumers, it brings transparency, resilience and trust to complex supply chains. The business supplies the energy and commodities the world needs today, including oil and petroleum products, metals and minerals, gas and power, while investing in lower-carbon solutions for the future. The Trafigura Group also comprises industrial assets and operating businesses including multi-metals producer Nyrstar, fuel storage and distribution company Puma Energy, fuel supplier and distributor Greenergy, and the Impala Terminals joint venture. The Group employs approximately 14,500 people, of whom more than 1,400 are shareholders, and operates in over 150 countries.

Careers at Trafigura A career at Trafigura offers the opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility from an early stage and contribute to a business that plays a vital role in the global economy. As an employee-owned company, we foster a high-performance culture where individuals are empowered to take ownership, challenge themselves and make an impact. We value curiosity, initiative and collaboration, and invest in helping our people develop the skills, experience and networks needed to succeed. Working alongside talented colleagues from diverse backgrounds, employees are given opportunities to learn continuously, solve complex problems and build rewarding international careers. Whether in commercial, operational, technical or corporate functions, our people are trusted to contribute, grow and lead throughout their careers.