Commodities Counsel

ROLE OVERVIEW : Providing general legal support for the commodity trading business across the EU Ensuring governance and regulatory compliance across the EU regarding gas and power trading activities Registering fund entities with various EU gas and electricity transmission system operators, gas storage operators, exchanges, virtual trading hubs and regulatory authorities Reviewing / negotiating / drafting a range of agreements including commodity related contracts, trading and financing agreements, NDAs, guarantees, SBLCs Seeking advice and interfacing on general fund matters with the firm's external legal advisers Instructing and working with external counsel as required QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS UK or EU qualified solicitor Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work both independently and in a highly collaborative environment Good judgment regarding when to elevate issues Excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as negotiation and transactional agreement experience Strong desire to work collaboratively with the team A high standard of professionalism in all dealings with internal staff and any external partners, clients and regulatory agencies Problem solving skills and ability to identify and implement appropriate solutions Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and projects concurrently to meet / exceed deadlines Consistent work ethic through hard work, confidence and effort Outstanding attention to detail and strong organization skills EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE 2-5 years PQE (English law qualified), ideally having trained with a law firm Experience in an established asset management practice or international bank covering legal aspects for a commodity trading desks active in physical gas and electricity trading ISDA and ISDA commodity definitions’ knowledge a plus EU language skills a plus