Legal Counsel, Commodities Trading

Our client is a leading commodities trading firm undergoing significant expansion. As Legal Counsel, you will provide legal support for trading activities, ensuring compliance and managing contractual risk in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities of this Legal Counsel:

• Advise on legal and regulatory issues related to commodities trading, including contracts, risk management, and compliance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate trading agreements (ISDA, EFET, and other industry-standard documentation).
• Support cross-border transactions and liaise with external counsel where necessary.
• Monitor developments in relevant laws and regulations impacting commodities markets.
• Provide strategic legal advice to stakeholders on trading operations and dispute resolution.

Requirements of this Legal Counsel:

• Qualified lawyer with 4-8 years of post-qualification experience, preferably in commodities trading.
• Strong understanding of trading documentation and risk management principles.
• Fluency in Mandarin (spoken and written) is essential to support regional stakeholders and counterparties.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Prior experience in an international trading house or commodities-focused law firm is highly desirable.
• Experience in commodity trading or cross-border M&A legal work is a plus.
• Solid background in corporate legal governance, with the ability to manage both contentious and non-contentious matters, and proven expertise in cross-border legal complexities.