Legal Counsel - Commodities

About the role

Our client, a diversified energy and commodities trading company, is looking to recruit a commodities trading lawyer for their London legal team. The role covers a broad range of dry shipping and trading matters, including both physically and financially settled crude oil, refined oil products, greens, and bulk. In addition to core trading work, there is an opportunity to work in finance and M&A, with an expectation that you will sit alongside the business teams from day one.

The successful candidate will have 3+ years post‑qualification experience (PQE) and may currently be working in a law firm, looking to make their first in‑house move. Full training and support will be provided, particularly for those coming from a disputes background. Candidates outside this range and profile may also be considered.

Our client offers competitive pay based on skills and experience, along with excellent progression prospects for their lawyers.

Key Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Oil, Gas and Mining; Legal Services; Maritime Transportation

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support on a wide range of dry shipping and trading matters, both physically and financially settled.
• Advise on finance and M&A transactions as needed.
• Collaborate closely with business teams from day one to support commercial decision making.
• Participate in cross‑functional projects and provide legal perspective on commercial initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3+ PQE, ideally from a law firm.
• Strong commercial awareness and aptitude for decision making.
• Experience in shipping, trading, or commodities law highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and performance bonuses.
• Career progression opportunities within a large, diversified trading firm.
• Full training and support program.
• Collaborative and dynamic London-based legal team.

Location

London, England, United Kingdom