Legal Counsel – LNG & Physical Commodities Trading | London

Company: Simmons & Hanbury
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Location: London
Job Description:

Job Description

Our client is a major global energy trading house with a portfolio spanning LNG, coal and freight across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and the Americas. They are hiring a Legal Counsel to sit within their Legal, Compliance & Contracts team in London, drafting and negotiating LNG trading agreements, as well as advising on compliance matters.

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What you'll do:

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  • Negotiate and draft agreements across LNG, coal, power, ISDAs/derivatives and freight
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  • Advise the business on legal risk, spotting issues before they become problems
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  • Train the wider team on ABC, competition law, AML and sanctions
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What you'll need:

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  • LNG trading experience is essential — this is the #1 requirement
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  • A broad physical commodities trading background
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  • 4–8 years PQE, qualified lawyer, top law firm or in-house pedigree
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  • Sharp drafting and negotiation skills, and the commercial instincts to match
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This is a rare opportunity to join a fast-paced, high-performing trading business at the centre of the global energy markets.

Posted: August 27th, 2026