Jr Legal Counsel - Trading
Michael Page Switzerland · Genève, Geneva, Switzerland
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Responsible for providing legal support across international
Jr Legal Counsel \- Trading
Responsible for providing legal support across international energy trading activities, covering commercial contracts, compliance matters, regulatory monitoring, and operational risk management.
Jr Legal Counsel \- Trading
An internatioanl energy, trading \& commodities company.
Description
Key responsabilities
Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements related to trading, logistics, and business operations.
Provide day\-to\-day legal support to commercial, operations, and finance teams on contractual and regulatory matters.
Assist with compliance, KYC, and onboarding procedures to ensure adherence to internal policies and external regulations.
Support the management of contractual disputes, insurance claims, and operational issues arising from trading activities.
Conduct legal research and regulatory monitoring to support risk management and business decision\-making.
Profile
Successful candidate
Master's degree in Law from a reputable university, ideally with a focus on International Trade Law, Maritime Law, Commercial Law, or related disciplines.
\< 2 year's of relevant professional experience gained within a commodity trading company, shipping organization, or a law firm advising clients in the commodities sector.
Fluent English, both written and spoken, is essential, additional languages are considered an asset.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with stakeholders across different functions and jurisdictions.
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a pragmatic, business\-oriented approach.
Highly organized, proactive, and capable of performing in a demanding and fast\-moving environment.
Job Offer
A unique opportunity to gain hands\-on exposure to international commodity trading transactions and complex cross\-border legal matters. jpidc4cc56ejm jpit0834jm jpiy26jm
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