Senior Counsel - Structured Trade & Finance

Essar Oil Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Flex benefits

Employee discounts

On-site parking

Job summary

Essar Energy Transition (EET) seeks an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to lead structured finance initiatives for UK group businesses. You will structure, negotiate and manage trade and commodity finance facilities and complex financing arrangements.

Based in the UK, you will support EET Fuels, EET Hydrogen and EET Retail on strategic financings with leading banks and lenders across the EMEA region.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with PQE ~10+ years.
• Strong background in structured trade and commodity finance.
• Experience in secured lending and complex financing structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead structuring, negotiation and execution of trade and commodity finance facilities.
• Advise on receivables, inventory, borrowing base facilities and other structured credits.
• Draft and review finance documents, security packages, and ancillary agreements.
• Coordinate with external counsel and internal stakeholders on financing projects.
• Identify regulatory and commercial risks while supporting business objectives.

Skills

Structured trade finance

Commodity finance

Leverage finance

Banking & financing

Drafting & negotiation

Transaction management

Education

Solicitor qualification in England & Wales

Job description

Essar Energy Transition (EET) seeks an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to lead structured finance initiatives for UK group businesses. You will structure, negotiate and manage trade and commodity finance facilities and complex financing arrangements.

Based in the UK, you will support EET Fuels, EET Hydrogen and EET Retail on strategic financings with leading banks and lenders across the EMEA region.