Legal Counsel - LNG Trading

Kerry Consulting; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, an established energy player, seeks a senior legal professional to support LNG transactions across the business. You will report to the Head of Legal and handle drafting, negotiation, and advisory work on LNG contracts and related shipping arrangements.

Ideal candidates are qualified lawyers with 8–15 years PQE, capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment within international settings or large energy companies.

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with LNG experience (8–15 years PQE).
• Experience in drafting/negotiating LNG contracts.
• Experience in international law firms or large energy companies.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate LNG sale and purchase agreements.
• Draft charter party agreements and related commercial arrangements.
• Identify and manage legal, regulatory and commercial risks across LNG and shipping transactions.
• Advise on contractual and operational matters including performance issues and LNG value chain.
• Support LNG disputes and claims with external counsels to close issues efficiently.

Skills

LNG contracts

Negotiation

Independent working

Risk assessment

Job description

Our client is an established Energy player and is a leader in their field. They are currently looking to add a brand new headcount into their legal team to support the growing LNG transactions that they have across the business.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will report to the Head of Legal and you will provide legal support on the firm's LNG activities, including drafting and negotiating LNG sale and purchase agreements, charter party agreements and related commercial arrangements. You will identify and manage legal, regulatory and commercial risks across LNG and shipping transactions, while advising on contractual and operational matters, including performance issues, amendments, LNG value chain and terminal capacity arrangements

You will also support LNG related disputed and claims and partner closely with external counsels to close out these issues in a timely and efficient manner.

Requirements

You should be a qualified lawyer and have approximately 8 - 15 years PQE ideally gained either in an international law firm or a large multinational energy company. You should possess deep expertise in LNG contractual matters and is able to operate independently in a fast pace environment.