We’re looking for an experienced LNG or energy Trading lawyer to join our client, a leading global energy company, to support the London‑based team during a busy period.
You will join a highly collegiate legal team operating within a global legal function, supporting short‑term, structured and longer‑term LNG trading activity, primarily focused on the Atlantic Basin.
The Role
You will take ownership of a broad range of LNG trading and commercial matters, including:
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating LNG master trading agreements and documentation for spot and short‑term physical transactions
- Advising on structured transactions, including joint ventures, shareholder agreements, regasification capacity agreements and downstream LNG infrastructure documentation
- Providing legal advice on LNG operational and trading events, including force majeure, sanctions, government action, cargo scheduling issues, late arrivals and credit support
- Advising on LNG structuring and value‑chain optimisation, including storage solutions, ship‑to‑ship transactions and related arrangements
- Supporting formal and informal disputes in collaboration with an established disputes team
- Exercising strong legal and commercial judgement in fast‑moving, time‑sensitive trading environments
About You
Ideally you will:
- be a senior commercial or energy lawyer
- have strong experience in energy trading, LNG, shipping or complex commodities transactions
Start: ASAP
Duration: The assignment is expected to run for at least 6 months
Working pattern: Full‑time (with flexibility to 4 days per week)
Benefits
We can offer:
- Varied, challenging, career‑enhancing work with market leading brands (from Google to Barclays, and Amex to adidas) as well as exciting growth companies.
- Flexibility and autonomy: you can work anything from full‑time on site with a client to a few hours each week from home.
- Training and know-how, as well as support from our dedicated HQ Team.
- A variety of flexible models that include working at the client’s offices or remotely.
If you’re a senior LNG or energy trading lawyer looking for your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you!
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