Commodities Trading and Shipping Lawyer

Taylor Root; Slough; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor Root is seeking an experienced legal professional to provide strategic guidance across its commodity trading and shipping operations. You will advise on complex, cross-border transactions in a fast-paced, international environment, partnering with commercial teams.

The role requires 6+ PQE with in-house commodity experience, strong drafting skills, and familiarity with Incoterms and trade finance structures.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6+ PQE common law qualified lawyer, preferably with in-house experience in commodity trading.
• Experience in commodity trading, shipping or trade finance.
• Strong negotiation and drafting experience for cross-border trading agreements.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to commodity trading and shipping businesses aligned with strategy and values.
• Navigate governance requirements and support stakeholders efficiently.
• Collaborate with the wider group legal function to deliver pragmatic advice.
• Manage relationships with key external stakeholders, including panel firms.

Skills

PQE 6+

In-house exp

Commodity trading

Negotiation & drafting

Education

Common law qualified

Job description

Ready to work at the heart of a global commodities business?

My client is a multinational mining firm looking for an experienced legal professional to provide strategic legal support across its commodity trading and shipping operations, advising on complex, cross-border transactions in a fast-paced international environment.

What we're looking for

• Minimum of 6+ PQE common law qualified lawyer preferably with some in-house experience (ideally in commodity trading)
• Commodity trading, shipping or trade finance experience
• Strong negotiation and drafting experience, particularly in cross-border commodity trading agreements and associated financing instruments
• Familiarity with international legal instruments and trading standards (e.g. Incoterms, ScoTA, LME) and trade finance structures

Key Responsibilities:

• providing legal advice to the commodity trading and shipping businesses in line with our strategy and values;
• understanding internal and external governance requirements and enabling assisting stakeholders in efficiently navigating them;
• working closely with a team of talented and experienced lawyers across the wider group legal function to consistently deliver pragmatic advice;
• managing relationships with key external stakeholders, including panel firms.

This is a fantastic opportunity to partner with commercial teams, advise on high-value transactions across global markets, and join a collaborative legal team within one of the world's leading natural resources businesses.