Legal Counsel (Commodity Trading)

Alpinum Solutions; Zürich; On-site; CHF 100,000 - 180,000; Part time

Job summary

Alpinum Solutions is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to support LNG, Power and Gas trading activities in Switzerland, Germany, and Austria. You will advise on structuring and negotiating complex trading agreements and provide pragmatic legal guidance to trading and cross-functional teams.

The role requires substantial in-house or international law firm experience, fluent German and English, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, cross-border energy environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with substantial relevant legal experience gained in-house or at an international law firm.
• Strong experience drafting, negotiating and managing complex energy trading agreements.
• Excellent written and spoken German; English required; French or Eastern European language is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advise the legal team and trading business on LNG, Power and Gas transactions.
• Draft, review and negotiate trading documentation (LNG sale agreements, EFET, ISDAs).
• Act as legal partner to trading and cross-functional stakeholders; provide pragmatic advice.
• Lead negotiations with counterparties and assess contractual exposures.
• Monitor regulatory developments affecting energy trading; support development of templates and processes.

Skills

Legal drafting

Negotiation

Contract management

Regulatory awareness

German language

Education

Qualified lawyer (bar admission)

Job description

At Alpinum Solutions, we connect talented Legal & Compliance professionals with exciting opportunities across Switzerland, Germany, and Austria. As the leading Alternative Legal Service Provider (ALSP), we specialize in flexible Interim Legal & Compliance workforce solutions, bringing exceptional talent together with leading organizations.

For our latest exciting assignment, we are looking for an experienced and motivated Legal Counsel.

Start Date: As soon as possible

Duration: 3 months

Contract Type: Temporary

Key Responsibilities

• Advise the legal team and trading business on the structuring, negotiation and execution of LNG, Power and Gas transactions
• Draft, review and negotiate complex trading documentation, including LNG sale and purchase agreements, EFET agreements, ISDAs, transportation agreements and related physical and financial trading contracts
• Act as a legal business partner to trading and cross-functional stakeholders, providing pragmatic advice on day-to-day trading activities, transaction execution and contractual risk
• Lead negotiations with counterparties, assess contractual exposures and develop practical risk mitigation approaches
• Monitor relevant regulatory developments affecting energy trading activities and support the further development of legal frameworks, templates and internal processes

Experience and Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with substantial relevant legal experience gained in-house or at an international law firm
• Strong experience drafting, negotiating and managing complex energy trading agreements, including physical commodity contracts and derivatives documentation
• Sound knowledge of LNG, Power and Gas trading structures, energy trading documentation and the legal aspects of transaction structuring and execution
• Proven ability to advise commercial and trading teams directly with a pragmatic, business-oriented approach
• Excellent written and spoken German and English is required; French or an Eastern European language would be advantageous

Working with Alpinum Solutions

At Alpinum Solutions, we offer Legal & Compliance professionals the opportunity to work on exciting assignments with leading companies, financial institutions, consulting & law firms across Switzerland, Germany, and Austria.

As part of our Interim Legal & Compliance Workforce, you benefit from diverse and challenging assignments, flexible engagement models, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to expand your professional experience and network.

Whether you are an experienced interim professional or exploring project-based opportunities for the first time, we provide access to rewarding assignments that match your expertise and career ambitions.