Commodities Trading Counsel - Front-Office Legal

Larson Maddox; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Larson Maddox represents a growing commodities trading firm seeking a Commodities Counsel in Houston to support front-office trading, risk management, and day-to-day commercial operations.

The ideal attorney has experience with energy trading, derivatives, and commercial contracts such as ISDA, NAESB, and master trading agreements, and can deliver practical, business-oriented legal advice in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience in commodities, energy trading, or related fields.
• Experience drafting and negotiating ISDA, NAESB, OTC, and master trading agreements.
• Ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice in a fast-moving environment.
• Knowledge of commodity, derivatives, or energy market regulations.
• Experience supporting physical or financial commodity trading businesses.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and manage trading and commercial agreements related to commodity transactions.
• Advise business teams on legal, regulatory, and commercial risks associated with trading activities.
• Support the negotiation and documentation of industry-standard agreements, including: ISDA Agreements, NAESB Agreements, OTC Trading Agreements, Master Purchase and Sale Agreements and related documentation
• Partner with traders, risk management, operations, finance, and compliance teams to facilitate commercial transactions.
• Assist with dispute resolution, contract interpretation, and transactional issues as they arise.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments impacting commodity and energy markets.
• Provide general commercial and corporate legal support as needed across the organization.

Job description

Larson Maddox represents a growing commodities trading firm seeking a Commodities Counsel in Houston to support front-office trading, risk management, and day-to-day commercial operations.

The ideal attorney has experience with energy trading, derivatives, and commercial contracts such as ISDA, NAESB, and master trading agreements, and can deliver practical, business-oriented legal advice in a fast-paced environment.