Senior Contracts Advisor

Shell; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in London seeks a Senior Contracts Advisor to draft and negotiate derivative contracts. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years experience in ISDA agreements, providing expert advice on complex contracts. Join a dynamic team to help shape the energy transition with competitive salaries and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Paid parental leave

Training and development programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years working experience in drafting and negotiating ISDA agreements.
• Expert knowledge of Agreements associated with Derivatives trading.
• Demonstrate effective negotiating skills and manage stakeholder expectations.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on complex contractual arrangements.
• Negotiate contracts reflecting derivative transactions.
• Maintain records of ongoing negotiations.

Skills

ISDA agreement negotiation

Contract drafting

Commercial mindset

Effective negotiating skills

Detail-oriented

Education

5+ years of related experience

Job description

United Kingdom

Job Family Group: Trading Jobs

Worker Type: Regular

Posting Start Date: October 1, 2025

Business unit: Trading and Supply

Experience Level: Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

What’s the role

Shell Trading integrates a worldwide trading network with an unsurpassed global portfolio in Crude Oil, Refined Oil Products, LPG, Gas, Power & Environmental Products with larger locations in London, Houston, Calgary, Singapore, Dubai, Rotterdam, and Bahamas. The Trading & Supply Contracts team is responsible for managing the entire contracts process, including the provision of pre-deal and post deal commercial advice, contract drafting, contract analysis, internal authorization and dispatch of contracts/contract responses, records management, and value-driven commercial advice to the business when negotiating complex contractual arrangements.

The Senior Contracts Advisor reports to the Contracts Team Lead Derivatives and supports the commercial teams by drafting and negotiating OTC Derivatives agreements, as well as providing value driven contractual advice to the businesses we support.

The position is based on London, York Road.

What you’ll be doing

• Provide expert advice to the business and supporting functions with regard to standard and complex contractual arrangements, such as framework agreements, ISDAs, Delegated Reporting agreements, Broker agreements, Service Level Agreements etc. ensuring compliance with both regulatory and Shell-mandated requirements.
• Providing advice to the business and supporting functions with regards to derivatives contractual arrangements ensuring compliance with both regulatory and Shell mandated requirements.
• Advise traders of the commercial and contractual risk associated with their business and ensure that contracts/agreements drafted are fit for purpose.
• Negotiate standard and complex contracts that accurately reflect the terms and conditions related to the purchase and sale of OTC derivative transactions, while maintaining compliance with Shell policies and procedures.
• Prepare and negotiate trade confirmations as well as ad hoc agreements when needed to facilitate new business and structured transactions.
• Provide advice and help in resolving contractual disputes with counterparties, liaising with various stakeholders as necessary.
• Maintain an awareness and advise on any new business opportunities or changes in regulatory requirements.
• Maintaining an accurate and complete record of current and ongoing negotiations, providing visibility to necessary stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of business controls related to derivatives, ensuring compliance with GRA and audit requirements.
• Provide pre and post deal commercial value driven advice and support to the business.
• Have a working knowledge of the derivative trade confirmations processes and adherence to applicable regulations.
• Ability and willingness to support other members of the team when necessary.
• Serve as a mentor/trainer to other Contracts Advisors.

What you bring

• Minimum of 5 years working experience in the drafting, analysis and negotiation of ISDA agreements and associated contracts related to the purchase and sale of OTC derivatives.
• Expert knowledge of Agreements associated with Derivatives trading, including but not limited to, ISDA agreements, CSA & VMCSA, Brokerage Agreements, Master and long form agreements.
• Possess an understanding of CARF principles to ensure compliance.
• Working experience in compliance and regulations applicable to derivatives trading activity would be advantageous.
• Must have a strong commercial mindset.
• Demonstrate effective negotiating skills and capable of managing the expectations of various stakeholders both internal and external.
• Demonstrate a flexible approach and be commercially orientated with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Must have the ability to prioritize workload while adhering to tight deadlines.
• Should be meticulous with a keen eye for detail.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
• Must have good interpersonal skills, able to communicate effectively with both internal and external customers/stakeholders.
• Must be highly organized.

What we offer

• Progress as a person as we work on the energy transition together.
• Continuously grow the transferable skills you need to get ahead.
• Work at the forefront of technology, trends, and practices.
• Collaborate with experienced colleagues with unique expertise.
• Achieve your balance in a values-led culture that encourages you to be the best version of yourself.
• Benefit from flexible working hours, and the possibility of remote/mobile working.
• Perform at your best with a competitive starting salary and annual performance-related salary increase – our pay and benefits packages are considered to be among the best in the world.
• Take advantage of paid parental leave, including for non-birthing parents.
• Join an organisation working to become one of the most diverse and inclusive in the world. We strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, and life experiences to apply.
• Grow as you progress through diverse career opportunities in and international teams.
• Gain access to a wide range of training and development programmes.

Shell in The United Kingdom

Shell UK remains one of the North Sea’s biggest producers, supplying around 10% of the UK’s total oil and gas needs. But perhaps the most recognisable face of Shell in the UK is our network of over 1,000 Shell-branded service stations.

In the years ahead, as the UK looks to strengthen energy security and deliver its 2050 net-zero goal, Shell UK aims to play a crucial role. We aim to be a major investor in the UK energy system by helping our customers decarbonise with a focus on transport and industry.

Shell is an Equal Opportunity Employer.