What you will do
• Negotiation and drafting of LNG and Gas & Power documentation – including bespoke LNG and Gas & Power trading agreements, transportation and storage agreements, structured transactions under framework agreements (SPA, EFET, etc.), power purchase agreements and emissions agreements.
• Assisting on contentious LNG and Gas & Power matters.
• Reviewing and agreeing confidentiality agreements, term sheets, and pre-contractual and bid documentation.
• Monitoring and remaining ahead of changes in applicable laws and regulations impacting on the LNG and Gas & Power trading business.
• Providing Front Office and Operations with legal support on an ad-hoc basis.
• Proactive assistance with the development of Trading legal capability, e.g. developing standard form documentation.
• Work closely with Operations, other support functions and colleagues in the Legal team.
What you will bring
• Excellent understanding of the law relating to LNG and Gas & Power trading and proven experience in this area
• Excellent understanding of legal issues arising under trading contracts and proven experience in this area
• Strong business acumen coupled with entrepreneurial flair and energy and able to flourish in a dynamic, challenging environment
• Excellent negotiator, with ability to adapt negotiating style to achieve commercial aims
• Excellent understanding of the significance of company compliance
• Concern for accuracy
• Strong team player who is self-motivated whilst also able to work autonomously when required
• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills; confident and articulate.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
Competencies
• Diligent and dependable
• Pro-active in achieving results
• Able to build solid working relationships with Front, Middle and Back Office
• Able to cope with rapid business growth and a pressurised environment
• Flexible and able to respond to changing requirements according to business demands
Education
• Degree or relevant professional experience
