Cana Consulting is partnering with our client, an established international energy company with a significant presence in the global LNG sector. As part of its continued commercial operations in Asia, they are seeking to appoint an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to support complex cross-border LNG transactions and commercial activities.

This is a highly commercial role partnering closely with senior business stakeholders, providing strategic legal advice on high-value energy transactions within a dynamic international environment.

Key Responsibilities

Act as a trusted legal adviser to the commercial and trading teams on a broad range of LNG and energy-related matters.
Draft, review and negotiate long-term and short-term LNG Sales & Purchase Agreements (SPAs), commercial contracts and related transactional documentation.
Support spot cargo transactions, commercial negotiations and other trading activities across international markets.
Advise on shipping-related agreements, including charterparties and associated transportation arrangements.
Identify legal and commercial risks while providing practical, business-oriented solutions to facilitate transactions.
Partner closely with senior management on strategic commercial initiatives and cross-border projects.
Manage external counsel where required and support dispute resolution matters when necessary.
Monitor relevant legal and regulatory developments affecting the energy and commodity trading industry.

Requirements

Qualified lawyer with approximately >15+ years post-qualification experience (outstanding candidates with relevant experience will also be considered).
Strong in-house or private practice experience supporting LNG, commodity trading or international energy businesses.
Demonstrated experience negotiating LNG SPAs, complex commercial agreements and cross-border transactions.
Familiarity with shipping, transportation or commodity trading documentation would be advantageous.
Commercially minded with strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
Confident operating in a fast-paced, international business environment.
Able to balance legal risk with commercial objectives and provide pragmatic advice to senior decision-makers.
Excellent communication and relationship management skills.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a commercially astute lawyer who enjoys partnering closely with the business and navigating complex, high-value transactions. The successful candidate will be confident engaging with senior stakeholders, comfortable operating in a dynamic international environment, and capable of providing practical legal solutions to support business objectives.

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Senior Legal Counsel (LNG Trading)