At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide strategic legal advice for commodity trading and shipping while ensuring compliance.
- Company: Join Anglo American, a leading company re-imagining mining for better lives.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, benefits, and unmatched learning opportunities.
- Other info: Embrace a culture of inclusion and diversity, fostering growth for all.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment with global reach.
- Qualifications: Qualified attorney with 6+ years PQE and strong negotiation skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We’re re-imagining mining to improve people’s lives. That includes the lives of everyone who works for Anglo American. We strive to be a great company where employees are happy and inspired to do their best work. A place where every colleague can grow, develop and realise their potential. To live up to our Always with Purpose employee value proposition, we’re putting the development and growth of colleagues first by ensuring that everyone at Anglo American has the career experience they deserve.
As a Legal Specialist you will provide strategic legal advice to commodity trading and shipping businesses while ensuring compliance with internal and external governance requirements. Working closely with an experienced legal team within Anglo American, the role focuses on delivering practical, business-oriented guidance and maintaining strong relationships with key external partners such as law firms.
- Providing legal advice to the commodity trading and shipping businesses in line with our strategy and values;
- Understanding internal and external governance requirements and assisting stakeholders in efficiently navigating them;
- Working closely with a team of talented and experienced lawyers within Marketing and the broader Group Legal function to consistently deliver pragmatic advice;
- Managing relationships with key external stakeholders, including law firms.
The ideal candidate must be a credible legal professional capable of understanding complex transactions and projects across various commodities (e.g. iron ore, copper, nickel), with a healthy curiosity and willingness to work autonomously. The role requires proactive business partnering and robust stakeholder engagement within a global, fast-paced sales and trading environment.
Qualifications
- Qualified attorney (common law jurisdictions preferred)
- Minimum 6 years PQE, preferably with some in-house experience (ideally in commodity trading)
- Strong negotiation and drafting experience, particularly in cross-border commodity trading agreements and associated financing instruments
- Familiarity with international legal instruments and trading standards (e.g. Incoterms, ScoTA, LME) and trade finance structures
What We Offer
When you join Anglo American, you can expect to enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package. But more than this, you’ll find yourself in an environment where the opportunities for learning and growth are second to none. From technical learning to leadership programmes, we bring out the best in our people. There are plenty of opportunities to move onwards and upwards too. We’re a large, successful multi-national company – and we’re still growing all the time.
Inclusion and Diversity
We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are. We provide equality of opportunity to enable everyone to fulfil their potential.
Legal Specialist – Commodity Trading & Shipping employer: Anglo American / De Beers Group
Anglo American / De Beers Group is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee development and well-being, particularly in the role of Head of Integrated Assurance. With a strong commitment to health and safety, a collaborative work culture, and ample opportunities for professional growth, employees can thrive in a supportive environment that values their contributions. Located in a dynamic industry, this position offers unique advantages for those looking to make a meaningful impact in risk management.
Contact Details:
Anglo American / De Beers Group Recruitment Team
