Legal Counsel Commodity Trading

MET Group; Baar; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading energy trading company in Rheinland-Pfalz is seeking a legal expert to support its LNG desk. The ideal candidate will have a law degree and at least 3 years of experience in LNG trading agreements. Responsibilities include providing legal advice, drafting contracts, and ensuring compliance with regulatory matters. Fluency in English and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an in-house legal role or at an international law firm.
• Demonstrated expertise in LNG trading agreements.
• Fluency in additional languages is an advantage.

Aufgaben

• Lead advisory to LNG desk in trade documentation and negotiation.
• Provide legal advice on LNG commodities business.
• Draft and negotiate agreements related to energy trading.

Kenntnisse

Negotiation and legal drafting

Understanding of energy markets

Communication skills in English

Problem-solving within legal frameworks

Ausbildung

Strong educational background in Law

Jobbeschreibung

Company Description

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

METIis 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 General Counsel by leading advisory to LNG desk in trade documentation and negotiation pertaining to LNG MSPAs and underlying confirmation
• Provide sharp and clear legal advice on daily transactional LNG commodities business
• Draft, review and negotiate agreements related to energy trading (including natural gas) including sale and purchase, transportation agreement and other commercial agreements
• Provide support and general advice on LNG structuring transactions
• Collaborate with all internal stakeholders and provide proactive solutions to facilitate business objectives
• Analyze any regulatory matters attached to LNG business activities to secure company’s compliance (licences, reporting obligations, etc...).

Qualifications

• Strong educational background in Law;
• Demonstrated expertise in negotiation and legal drafting, specifically in energy marketing and trading agreements (physical and financial)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an in-house legal role or at an international law firm, with a focus on LNG trading
• Knowledge and experience in Natural Gas trading agreements
• Strong understanding of the energy markets and trading instruments
• Familiarity with various EU commodity exchanges and commodity derivative trading
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English. Fluency in other languages such as German, French, or an East European language is an advantage
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to find solutions within the legal framework while considering the business drivers and needs

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