Legal Counsel – Gas and Power

Petroineos Trading Limited

. Provide practical legal advice and support to the Gas, Power and Carbon/Emissions trading business and leadership teams on commercial, supply and trading issues .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing legal advice on commercial and regulatory issues within the energy sector, particularly in gas, power, and carbon trading. Proven ability to negotiate complex contracts and support business growth while ensuring compliance with legal standards.

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Qualified Lawyer With SRA RegistrationExperience In Energy SectorKnowledge Of Gas, Power And Carbon Trading Agreements3+ Years Relevant Post-Qualification ExperienceStrong Interpersonal Skills

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Hard Skills

Legal AdviceContract NegotiationRegulatory ComplianceCorporate LawCommercial ContractsFinancing AgreementsLNG MSAsEFETsISDAsLegal Risk Assessment

Soft Skills

Commercial AwarenessPro-Active ApproachTeam PlayerDrive And CommitmentMotivation To Learn

Certifications & Qualifications

Degree In Law

Industry Keywords

Commodity TradingEnergy Trading IndustryFinancial RegulationStructured ProductsCorporate Governance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide practical legal advice and support to the Gas, Power and Carbon/Emissions trading business and leadership teams on commercial, supply and trading issues
Review and negotiate commercial and corporate contracts, including LNG MSAs, EFETs and ISDAs
Identify legal risks and monitor and communicate the impact of legislative and regulatory developments
Work closely with the compliance team on regulatory reporting
Support expansion of the trading business into new markets and geographies
Provide legal assurance and support to business growth projects
Advise on regulatory issues and contentious trading and non-trading issues, using external counsel where required
Review and negotiate financing agreements, tender documentation, bank guarantees and performance bonds
Advise on corporate law and corporate governance relating to the company’s joint venture

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Law, ideally from a common law jurisdiction
Qualified lawyer with SRA registration
Experience of working in the energy sector, advising on commodity trading
If from private practice, ideally at least 6 months spent on secondment to a commodity trading company, bank or an in-house corporate/commercial team
Good understanding of the energy trading industry and solid background in a commodity trading, corporate or commercial discipline
Knowledge of gas, power and carbon/emissions trading agreements, EFETs and ISDAs
Experience of financial regulation, structured products and compliance would be advantageous
3+ years’ relevant post-qualification experience
Commercial, pro-active and professional approach to work
Energetic individual with good interpersonal skills
Drive, commitment and ability to work autonomously while collaborating with business stakeholders and partners
Motivation and strong desire to learn and acquire experience of new areas of practice
Team player, flexible and willing to support other members of the Legal Affairs team with a diverse work portfolio
Proven record of sound judgment, commercial awareness and high-quality contribution to business strategy and delivery
Excellent spoken and written English

Benefits

Comp & perks

Private Medical, Dental and Travel Insurance cover
Life Assurance
Annual Gym Allowance
Contributory Pension Scheme
25 days annual leave
Discretionary Bonus
Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)