Legal Counsel - Commodity Trading

Join a leading international commodity trading business and become the legal partner to its trading and operations teams. This role is ideal for a lawyer with 3-7 years' experience in a commodity trading environment who enjoys working close to the business and handling both day-to-day trading support and complex disputes. Legal Counsel - Commodity Trading What you'll do

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Advise traders and operators on international commodity trading transactions.
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Draft and negotiate trading, shipping and logistics contracts.
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Manage disputes, arbitrations and claims (GAFTA, FOSFA, LCIA, charterparties, cargo claims, etc.).
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Support the business on broader legal matters including corporate, compliance and commercial projects.
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Work closely with senior stakeholders across the global trading organisation. What we're looking for
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3-7 years of legal experience gained in-house at a commodity trading company or advising commodity trading clients in private practice.
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Strong knowledge of commodity trading, maritime/shipping law and international trade contracts.
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Hands-on experience with disputes, arbitrations and claims management.
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Commercial mindset with the confidence to work directly with traders and business leaders.
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Fluent English; additional languages are an advantage. Why join?
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Be part of a globally recognised commodity trading business with an international footprint.
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Work in a business-facing legal role with high visibility and responsibility.
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Broad exposure across trading, disputes, corporate and compliance matters.
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Flexible working (1-2 days from home) and an inclusive, collaborative team. Previous experience in commodity trading (agri, energy, metals or similar trading environment) is essential. Robert Walters Switzerland AG Charlotte Jacobs