Legal Counsel – Commodities

Company: Formative
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Location: London
Job Description:

A leading global commodities group is looking for a Legal Counsel to join its Group Legal team in London, supporting the commodity trading and shipping business.

This is a great opportunity for an in-house or private practice lawyer with strong commodities experience to join a high-performing legal team advising on complex, cross-border transactions across a variety of commodities and countries.

The role:

  • Provide legal advice to the commodity trading and shipping businesses
  • Advise on governance requirements and support stakeholders in navigating them
  • Work closely with a team of experienced lawyers within Marketing and the broader Group Legal function
  • Manage relationships with key external stakeholders, including law firms

What we’re looking for:

  • Minimum 6 years PQE, ideally with in-house experience in commodity trading & shipping
  • Strong negotiation and drafting experience on cross-border commodity trading agreements
  • Familiarity with international legal instruments and trading standards
  • Confident operating autonomously in a fast-paced, global sales and trading environment

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Posted: September 21st, 2026