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Legal Counsel

City Elite Transaction Services Ltd
Posted 11 hours ago, valid for 7 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Salary

£60,000 - £72,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • City Elite Recruitment is looking for a Commercial/Corporate Lawyer for an international Energy Trading and Shipping firm in London.
  • The role requires 2-3 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) and offers a competitive salary.
  • Key responsibilities include drafting commercial agreements, advising on corporate governance, and managing M&A transactions.
  • Candidates should be English-qualified solicitors or foreign lawyers with strong expertise in commercial and corporate law.
  • Experience in the energy sector and in-house roles, as well as Spanish language skills, are desirable.

City Elite Recruitment are seeking an exceptional Commercial/Corporate Lawyer for an international Energy Trading and Shipping firm, based in their London office.

This is in in-house role, being a key memeber of their in-house legal team.

Role Overview:

  • Handle diverse commercial and corporate legal matters
  • Focus on energy sector transactions and regulations
  • Work globally with trading, finance, and operations teams
  • Mentor junior legal team members

Key Responsibilities:

  • Draft and negotiate commercial agreements
  • Advise on corporate structuring and governance
  • Support business expansion in LNG and alternative fuels
  • Manage M&A and joint venture transactions
  • Provide real-time commercial legal guidance

Required:

  • English-qualified solicitor/foreign lawyer
  • 2-3 years PQE from City/International law firm
  • Strong commercial and corporate law expertise
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work autonomously

Desired:

  • Energy sector experience
  • In-house experience
  • Multiple jurisdictions knowledge
  • Spanish language skills

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.