Legal Counsel (Commodities)

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including commodity sale and purchase contracts, service agreements, logistics contracts, and shipping documentation.
• Provide legal support to Trading and Commercial teams on day-to-day transactions, contract negotiations, and legal risk management.
• Advise on shipping, international trade, charter parties, cargo claims, Incoterms, and related legal matters.
• Manage disputes, arbitration, litigation, and coordinate with external legal counsel when required.
• Provide guidance on regulatory and compliance matters, including trade sanctions, anti-bribery and corruption (ABC), anti-money laundering (AML), and corporate governance.
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments affecting the commodities trading industry and recommend appropriate actions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to deliver practical, commer...