SeniorContract Lawyer, who is expected to be pro-active in guiding the business on legal matters and substantial transactional involvement will be a feature of this position. In particular, the following responsibilities are key:
- Providing legal support to the commodities trading business.
- Responsibility for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating transaction documentation (sale and purchase contracts).
- Interacting with the commodity sales teams and traders to address legal issues as they arise in day-to-day trading activities. - Reviewing, monitoring and driving implementation of regulatory developments relating to commodities (financial, physical and commodity-specific).
- Liaising and coordinating with other relevant groups throughout the firm, including other members of the legal department, trading, finance, accounting, derivative-desk, operations.
- Involvement in reviews of new markets and new products.
Qualifications/Personal Attributes:
- The candidate must be good at international contract law, English law knowledge is the must.
- International LLM degree is the Must!!!
- Knowledge of maritime law, or transportation law would be a plus.
- Excellent analytical capabilities, as well as problem-solving skills, are a must have.
- Bachelor’s or master degree, preferably in international law, maritime law, commercial law, transportation law. A Master’s degree is desirable but not required. Holders of degrees from reputable European universities will be given priority.
- Must have an ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment as well as strong organizational skills and must be able to work under pressure and out of office hours.
- Must be detail oriented and demonstrate thoroughness and strong ownership of work.
- Must have an inquisitive mindset with strong desire to learn new subjects and disciplines.
- High level of proficiency in English/Russian (both written and oral).
- Good computer skills.
Terms:
- Attractive salary package
- Private health insurance (after trial period)
- Professional development within the company
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