Legal Counsel - Global Commodities and Markets (m/f/t)

TN United Kingdom; Swindon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Legal Counsel to join their dynamic team in Swindon. This full-time, permanent position offers the opportunity to work closely with global commercial functions involved in trading physical commodities. The ideal candidate will have a solicitor qualification and relevant experience, particularly in the energy sector. You will be responsible for providing legal advice on contracts, chartering, and logistics, all while working in a supportive and flexible environment. Join a diverse team and contribute to shaping the energy transition while enjoying state-of-the-art office facilities.

Benefits

Free fitness centre

On-site barista

Restaurant

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with relevant experience in law firms or in-house.
• Strong legal technical ability in contentious or non-contentious work.

Responsibilities

• Advise on contracts for the sale and purchase of commodities.
• Review and negotiate chartering terms and shipping documentation.

Skills

Legal expertise in commodity trading

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Knowledge of shipping law

Experience in the energy sector

Education

Solicitor qualification in England and Wales

Job description

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Legal Counsel - Global Commodities and Markets (m/f/t), Swindon

Client:

RWE AG

Location:

Swindon, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

59824c9204f8

Job Views:

13

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

RWE Supply & Trading GmbH

To start as soon as possible, full time, permanent

Your future plans

Our legal and compliance team advises the company’s business on all legal and compliance matters on a global basis. The role involves working across the global business with the commercial functions that trade physical bulk commodities and arrange the shipping and logistics for those products as well as with the company’s global freight trading business.

The provision of advice related to physically traded commodities, the chartering and operation of vessels employed within the trading business of RWE Supply & Trading GmbH in relation to both dry bulk and liquid products, including initially advising on:

• contracts for the sale and purchase of physically delivered commodities and associated logistics contracts
• credit and finance matters relating to the shipping and physical commodities markets
• legal aspects of time and voyage charter parties and reviewing and negotiating chartering terms with counterparties prior to fixing vessels
• standard and non-standard shipping and trading documentation, including bills of lading, LOIs, and documentary and standby letters of credit

Qualifications:

• You are qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales with relevant working experience, either as in a law firm or working in-house
• Preferably, you have experience working in the energy sector, in particular commodity trading or energy projects including those with debt finance
• You are comfortable advising on a substantial proportion of your day-to-day work without recourse to external counsel
• Strong proven legal technical ability in either contentious or non-contentious work with a track record of being able to pick up and learn new areas of law and advise upon them with a depth of knowledge in short timescales
• You are self-motivated to drive the business and deliver results and develop skills in new areas of law with appropriate support
• You are used to advising stakeholders as equals, do not shy away from conflict, and are confident to defend your position when challenged
• You enjoy working in a global context, including in cross-functional teams

We value passion, willingness to learn, and a resilient work ethic. Even if you do not yet possess all these skills, we still encourage you to apply.

Further, we welcome applications from individuals who may not be able to commit to full-time roles. At RWEST, finding the right person for the job is our top priority, and we are open to flexible arrangements.

Benefits:

We aim to make your time with us enjoyable and supportive. Our benefits include:

• Work at the commercial heart of RWE – with one of the UK’s largest regional trading teams shaping the energy transition
• Task-oriented and hybrid working model
• Join a diverse, multicultural team in a dynamic, growing business
• State-of-the-art office facilities with free fitness centre, on-site barista, and restaurant