Senior Legal Counsel - LNG, Power and Gas
Gunvor SA
Publication date:
27 April 2024Workload:
100%Contract type:
Unlimited employmentPlace of work:
Genf
Senior Legal Counsel - LNG, Power and Gas
Job Title:
Senior Legal Counsel - LNG, Power and Gas
Contract Type:
Permanent
Time Type:
Full time
Job Description:
The Senior Legal Counsel will support Gunvor’s European Gas, Power and Derivative trading activities.
Main Responsilibities
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Help with the day to day transactional business of the European Gas, Power and Derivatives activity of the Group
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Reviewing agreements, confirmations and templates, providing general advice to the different desks
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Structuring complex transactions and standardization of new transactions
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Provide support and guidance to the Contract Managers as regards to requests for specific language in Confirmations, Confirmation discrepancy queries and process issues
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Help with new license applications, new grid and exchange applications, help on regulatory information requests.
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Direct contact with traders on a day-to-day basis
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Liaising with internal stakeholders and providing advice to the different departments
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Anticipate issues and estimate risks strategically
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Liaise with the Global Head of Legal – LNG, Power and Gas to help plan the legal requirements of the Gas, Power and Derivatives desks
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Ad-hoc help and support with LNG transactions
Profile/Key Skills
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Qualified lawyer
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At least 8 years PQE in-house or in an international law firm dealing with transactional work in gas, power and/or oil
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Experience with European gas, power trading agreements (EFETs, PPAs, ISDAs, etc.) and non-trading agreements (balancing agreements, storage, license applications) either in house or private practice
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Experience in LNG transactions will be valued
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English fluency required, other European languages beneficial
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Good organizational and communication skills, good personal skills
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Ability to work independently and within a group
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Ability to manage multiple work activities and provide support and counsel to the trading, contracts and operations divisions
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Good team player
If you think the open position you see is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
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