Junior Legal Counsel Commodity Trading

MET Group; Inwil; On-site; CHF 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Dynamic international team

High degree of responsibility and-ind

Job summary

MET International AG (METI) seeks an in‑house Legal Counsel in Switzerland to support the General Counsel and legal team on LNG, power, and gas trading documentation. You will draft, review, and negotiate a range of energy trading agreements and advise on regulatory requirements within a fast‑paced trading environment.

The role requires 2–5 years of experience in an in‑house or international law firm, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and English proficiency.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in an in-house legal role or at an international law firm.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills with interest in energy marketing and trading agreements.
• Exposure to LNG, power, gas trading is a strong advantage.
• Good understanding of energy markets and commodity trading.
• Familiarity with EU commodity markets, exchanges, and derivatives is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal English; German/French or Eastern European language is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Counsel and legal team with 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 S&Ps, transportation agreements, and other contracts.
• Assist the legal team in advising on structuring and execution of LNG, Power, and Gas transactions.
• Collaborate with Trading, Operations, Compliance, Risk and other teams to understand business needs and provide practical legal solutions.
• Identify and assess regulatory requirements relevant to LNG, Power, and Gas activities and support compliance.

Skills

In-house legal

Contract negotiation

Energy trading exposure

English Fluency

Team collaboration

Job description

MET International AG (METI) was established in 2010 in order to consolidate and develop MET Group’s international natural gas sales and purchase portfolio, as well as to establish a trading arm for commodity lines.

METI is responsible for providing highly competitive supply structures to its gas and power sales affiliates, optimizing its power generation assets, managing the LNG portfolio, and trading around international positions.

MET International AG (METI) was established in 2010 in order to consolidate and develop MET Group’s international natural gas sales and purchase portfolio, as well as to establish a trading arm for commodity lines.

METI is responsible for providing highly competitive supply structures to its gas and power sales affiliates, optimizing its power generation assets, managing the LNG portfolio, and trading around international positions.

Job Description

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Additional Information

• Competitive remuneration
• Working in a dynamic international team
• High degree of responsibility and independence
• Friendly and modern working environment