Senior Energy Contracts Lead

Company At the heart of global supply, Trafigura connects vital resources to power and build the world. Through our Oil & Petroleum Products, Gas and Power, and Metals and Minerals, commercial divisions, we use infrastructure, logistics and financing to connect producers and consumers, using our deep understanding of the markets we serve to make supply more efficient, secure and sustainable. We are committed to responsible business practices and believe that the supply of energy and raw materials is essential for growth, development and prosperity. We are accelerating our investments in renewable energy, including hydrogen, ammonia and other low-carbon energy technologies required for the transition to a low carbon future. And we work with our stakeholders to improve environmental and social standards, bringing greater trust and transparency to global supply chains. A career at Trafigura offers a gateway to working on some of the most exciting challenges of a rapidly changing world – from helping to optimise supply chains to developing infrastructure and new markets. In a culture that is founded on openness and energy, our people work as part of a multinational, globally connected team and thrive in a fast-paced environment where they can nurture and commercialise bold ideas. Everyone has a voice and is empowered to collaborate across geographies and disciplines to help shape our business and the wider world. We know the importance and value of diversity in our business and we invest in attracting, developing and retaining talent from all backgrounds. Founded in 1993, Trafigura is one of the largest independent employee-owned commodities groups in the world with over 13,000 people working in 48 countries. The Trafigura Group owns global multi-metals producer Nyrstar; fuel storage and distribution company Puma Energy; and joint ventures Impala Terminals, a port and logistics provider, and Nala Renewables, investing in wind, solar and battery storage projects.

Main Purpose
Leverage legal expertise in bridging the gap between front and CA team, ensuring robust risk management while meeting commercial objectives.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong business acumen and knowledge of commodities trading, operations, trade finance instruments, laytime & demurrage, Incoterms
Excellent drafting, contract analysis and negotiation capabilities
Superior communication skills across different organisation levels
Excellent business relationships – capacity to understand different expectations of traders and counterparties
Ability to balance commercial priorities with contractual risk management
Able to prioritise – queries, follow-ups, urgency
Decision-making ability under pressure Background
University degree in law. Licensed to practice law.
More than 10 years’ experience
Fluent in spoken and written English. French and Hindi proficiency would be an asset
Must be willing to travel and to work in office

Key Responsibilities
Collaborative partner to traders, making the bridge with the CA team
Translate trading requirements into actionable contract administration priorities
Contribute to the CA team education on legal knowledge, trading environment and business objectives aiming at improving CA team response time
Liaise with internal teams to seek ways to improve contract production
Support business growth
Identify which contractual terms are negotiable versus which require strict adherence
Contribute and support the CA team’s projects

Competencies
Action oriented
Proactive
Organizational savvy
Business insight
Communicates effectively
Nimble learrning
Balances stakeholders

Key Relationships
Global Head of Contracts
CA team members
Traders
Operators
Other internal teams (trade finance, claims, insurance, etc)

Department
The Contracts Administration (“CA”) team is responsible for producing, reviewing and negotiating a range of contractual documentation for a range of commodities including crude oil and petroleum products, power and gas. The CA team is based in four different international locations (Mumbai, Montevideo, Athens, Calgary) and has global responsibility necessitating the daily interaction with numerous internal teams (such as Operations, Trading, Finance and Legal) across the business as well as external counterparties. The CA team is a key risk management function for the business and is providing an essential service for the organization.

Reporting Structure
Reporting directly to the Global Head of Contracts

Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or handicap, disability, or any other legally protected status