Lawyer Energy Trading - Focus LNG (m / f / d)

EnBW; Karlsruhe; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company is seeking a legal professional to support its LNG trading desk. The position involves managing documentation and providing legal advice on trading activities. This role offers an opportunity for growth and hands-on experience within a dynamic environment, making it ideal for motivated candidates.

Leistungen

30 days annual leave

Vacation pay and Christmas bonus

Company pension scheme

Flexible working models

Qualifikationen

• 1-5 years PQE in a leading law firm or in-house commercial legal experience in an energy company.
• Experience negotiating LNG transaction documents and charter agreements.

Aufgaben

• Assist in the development, negotiation, and management of LNG trading and shipping documentation.
• Support all legal aspects of the LNG trading desk.
• Draft and negotiate NDAs, PCGs, and other corporate documents.

Kenntnisse

Strong stakeholder management

Communication skills

Pragmatic approach

Multi-tasking

Ausbildung

Solicitor qualified in England and Wales

Jobbeschreibung

We want our employees to feel secure – in every aspect. That is why we value stable working relationships, safely equipped workspaces, regular health checks, and individual onboarding and development. Financial extras such as allowances provide additional security.

Further benefits :

• 30 days annual leave
• Financial extras such as vacation pay and Christmas bonus, profit-sharing, an employee savings plan, a company pension scheme, energy price discount, and child bonus
• Leasing options for mobile devices and bicycles
• Flexible working models such as part-time hours and home office
• Overview of our various employer benefits

This role will require a flexible approach, able to adapt to the needs of the trading desk and take on the role of setting boundaries where necessary. You will have the opportunity to grow and develop within the role, making it an ideal position for someone looking to gain hands-on experience supporting a busy and dynamic trading desk within a wider legal group.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development, negotiation, and management of LNG trading and shipping documentation
• Support all legal aspects of the LNG trading desk, including drafting and negotiating NDAs, PCGs, LCs, and other corporate and commercial documents
• Work closely with the senior LNG lawyer and the LNG trading desk
• Provide ad hoc support to other product areas as required
• Liaise directly with traders, internal control functions (credit, compliance, etc.), and trading counterparties

Qualifications:

• Solicitor qualified in England and Wales with 1-5 years PQE in a leading law firm or in-house commercial legal experience in an energy company
• Experience negotiating and drafting LNG transaction documents and LNG time charter agreements; other energy commodities/dry bulk chartering experience will be considered
• Pragmatic approach, able to multi-task, think on your feet, and find risk-managed solutions to legal challenges
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, comfortable dealing directly with traders and internal functions or willing to develop these skills