Commodities Trade Finance Lawyer

Holman Fenwick Willan Switzerland LLP, Londres, Geneva Branch; Genf; On-site; CHF 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Training programmes

Career progression

Job summary

Holman Fenwick Willan Switzerland LLP, Londres, Geneva Branch, in Geneva, is seeking a Commodities Trade Finance Lawyer. The role targets newly qualified or 1 year PQE Associate to work with partners on international trade finance matters.

Strong drafting, English fluency, and willingness to learn are required. You will join a busy, global team serving clients across jurisdictions, with opportunities for training, progression, and a competitive salary package.

Qualifications

• Admitted as solicitor in England & Wales.
• Experience in trade finance or banking & finance preferred.
• Fluent English; French/German/Italian a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work with Associates, Partners and clients across jurisdictions.
• Draft and manage complex trade finance matters.
• Deliver high-quality client service and work independently.

Skills

Drafting skills

Time management

Client service orientation

Fluent English

Education

Higher professional education and training, Swiss Federal PET diploma or equivalent

Job description

Commodities Trade Finance Lawyer

Holman Fenwick Willan Switzerland LLP, Londres, Geneva Branch Vacant since : 06.11.2026 Number of jobs : 1 1204 Genève (GE) 100% Immediately Permanent

The roleAn opportunity exists in our fast-growing and highly regarded Commodities Trade Finance group for a newly qualified or 1 year Post Qualified Equivanet (PQE) Associate to join our team in Geneva. The team is ranked as one of the best in the market by leading directories, such as Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners. In the role, you work directly with Associates, Partners and clients across a range of jurisdictions on interesting, upbeat and often complex matters. You should have excellent drafting skills and be able to work independently as well as part of a team.

About youWe are seeking candidates who:are admitted as solicitor in England & Walesif newly qualified, have completed at least one seat in trade finance or banking & finance, ideally with a leading City law firm, or, if PQE 1, have one year of trade finance or banking & finance experience, ideally with a leading City law firmspeak fluent English (French, German or Italian a plus)have excellent English communication and drafting skillsdemonstrate a keen interest in international trade, banking, trade finance and the applicable lawshave a basic understanding of trade finance structures and needs in the commodities sector, on which they are enthusiastic to buildare willing to think out of the box to find and implement innovative structuresare willing to learn and strive to be the best lawyer they can beare efficient and can demonstrate excellent time managementunderstand that providing outstanding client service is paramountwilling to understand the client's business to best meet its objectiveswilling to invest in strong internal and external relationships

On offerThe successful candidate will join a reputable and thriving practice, and work with a high performing and supportive team who view the broader success of the firm as paramount. Clients are global and diverse, among commodity trading and shipping firms and banks located in Switzerland, London, Paris, Amsterdam, Eastern Europe, America or Africa. Along with an attractive salary package, you will be eligible for bonuses and offered training programmes and a clear career progression path. The position is full-time based in Geneva.

Additional informationThis job description is not contractual. It is reviewed periodically and may be amended or altered to meet the needs of the firm.HFW aims to ensure equality of opportunity and we are actively working towards improving the diversity of our staff. All applications will be considered only on merit and the applicant's suitability to meet the requirements of the role.HFW collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants to manage its recruitment process. The firm is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations. For information on how the firm will process your data, please see our Privacy Notice on our website ( www.hfw.com/Privacy-Notice ), in the section "What we collect and how we use it".

The FirmHFW is a leading global law firm in the aerospace, commodities, construction, energy, insurance and shipping sectors. The firm has almost 600 fee‑earners, including 180 partners, based in 20 offices across the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Asia and Australia. As true industry specialists, we take a progressive approach to our roles in commercial business – thinking creatively and pragmatically to support our clients. HFW prides itself on its deep industry expertise and its entrepreneurial, creative and collaborative culture.Geneva is the world's leading hub for physical commodities and trade finance across diverse sectors such as coffee, cocoa, grains and soft commodities, oil and energy and metals

• Work location 1204 Genève (GE)
• Workload 100%
• Employment start Immediately
• Employment duration Permanent

• Work experience Less than 1 year
• Education Higher professional education and training, Swiss Federal PET diploma or equivalent

• English Orally : Very good knowledge Written : Very good knowledge