Legal Counsel, Trade Support (m/w/d)
Core
In-house legal counsel providing business-oriented advice on physical commodity trading, shipping, and commercial activities for LDC's EMEA region.
Role type
Senior in-house legal counsel (trade support)
Builds
Legal support for commodities platforms, international shipping, and commercial operations
Domain
Agriculture, food, and commodity trading
Required skills
Law degree, admitted to practice, 6+ years PQE, commercial mindset, arbitration/litigation management, contract negotiation, dispute resolution
Preferred skills
Experience in agricultural/commodity trading, GAFTA/FOSFA/SAL/RSA contracts, dry shipping queries, LMAA/SIAC arbitration
Technologies
GAFTA, FOSFA, SAL/RSA, LMAA, SIAC
Responsibilities
Provide business-oriented legal advice on physical trading of commodities; Support trading and shipping operations including dispute resolution; Structure, draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements; Manage arbitration and litigation throughout the region
Seniority
Senior, independent IC with minimal supervision