Legal Specialist – Commodity Trading & Shipping
Core
Provide strategic legal advice to commodity trading and shipping businesses, ensuring compliance with governance requirements and managing external law firm relationships.
Role type
In-house legal specialist (commodities)
Builds
Legal guidance and compliance frameworks for global sales and trading operations
Domain
Mining and metals (iron ore, copper, nickel) / International trade law
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Legal advice, governance compliance, cross-border contract negotiation, drafting financing instruments, international trade standards (Incoterms, ScoTA, LME), trade finance structures
Preferred skills
In-house experience, commodity trading background
Responsibilities
Provide legal advice aligned with business strategy, assist stakeholders in navigating governance requirements, collaborate with internal legal teams, manage relationships with external law firms
Seniority
Mid-Senior (6+ years PQE)