Wholesale Gas and LNG Legal Advisor
Core
Coordinate and manage negotiations of wholesale gas and LNG contractual agreements, identifying risks and offering mitigating alternatives to the trading business.
Role type
Senior IC legal advisor (wholesale energy trading)
Builds
Master Sales and Purchases Agreements, EFET, ISDAs, Services Agreements, LNG Confirmation Notices, and other commercial contracts
Domain
Energy (Wholesale Gas and LNG Trading)
Required skills
Contract law principles, contract interpretation, risk identification, cross-border commercial contracting, credit protections, dispute resolution, contract drafting, negotiation tactics
Preferred skills
Knowledge of Spanish Gas Market regulations (Acuerdo Marco), LNG/Natural Gas trading business knowledge, KYC processes, contract management systems
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Analyse proposed transactions and advise on contractual structure and risk allocation; Draft, review, and negotiate complex energy trading agreements; Identify and coordinate review of contractual, commercial, and compliance risks; Serve as principal point of contact for counterparties and internal stakeholders; Maintain records of negotiations and executed documents; Contribute to the development of contract templates and clause libraries
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC