Lead Commodity Contracts & Risk Analyst

3M HEALTHCARE; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Trafigura is seeking a Senior Contract Analyst to draft, review and negotiate commodities trading contracts, including sales, purchases, NDAs and storage agreements. You will ensure legal and commercial protection across complex and long-term arrangements.

You will lead negotiation of GT&Cs and master agreements, advise on risk, and support commercial teams through deal negotiations while driving template and system improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years experience in Oil and/or Metals, or other commodities contracts.
• Qualified lawyer and/or graduate in maritime law or international trade law, or holding robust experience in oil trading contract drafting.
• Strong command of key legal principles with proven ability to identify and flag contractual risks (classification of contractual terms, limitation of liability, force majeure, commitment language, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of International Commercial Terms (Incoterms)
• Robust command of multi-modal commercial structures (vessel, barge, rail, truck, pipeline, terminal).
• Excellent English communication skills — ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review commodities sales and purchase contracts, including complex, bespoke, and non-standard agreements, structured deals, long-term arrangements, optionality structures, and multi-modal supply chain documentation.
• Lead negotiation of General Terms & Conditions (GT&Cs), master agreements, and bespoke contractual frameworks with counterparties, in line with risk thresholds and commercial objectives.
• Accuracy & Compliance - Ensure all contracts are consistent with positions captured in in-house trading system, minimising financial risk and ensuring instruments are issued correctly.
• Advisory & Risk Management - Provide timely guidance on contractual risks, flag issues, propose remedies, and escalate when needed.
• System Improvements - Contribute to contract template improvements and system enhancements.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Commercial risk

English communication

Education

Qualified lawyer

Maritime law degree

International trade law

Job description

Trafigura is seeking a Senior Contract Analyst to draft, review and negotiate commodities trading contracts, including sales, purchases, NDAs and storage agreements. You will ensure legal and commercial protection across complex and long-term arrangements.

You will lead negotiation of GT&Cs and master agreements, advise on risk, and support commercial teams through deal negotiations while driving template and system improvements.