Corporate Counsel (Energy/Trading)

At World Kinect, our employees are the key to our global success. We are industry leaders due to the innumerable talents of our approximately 5000 strong professional team. Our people thrive in an entrepreneurial and culturally-diverse environment, where innovative thinking, collaboration and efficient execution are highly valued. Our high-performance culture is what allows us to drive sustained growth. Stronger together, we promote an environment where individuals can thrive.
 

 

World Kinect is a market leading energy and logistics services provider – check us out at: world-kinect.com. We take pride in the diversity and innovative approach of our global legal team.

We seek a commercially aligned attorney to join our team and provide hands-on and proactive advice to our energy supply and trading businesses.

Reporting to the Managing Counsel and joining our 35+ member legal team which operate from locations in the US, UK, South Africa, Costa Rica and Brazil, this role presents an exciting opportunity for the right individual.

World Kinect embraces technology and efficient working practices. This role offers remote working with occasional attendance at our US offices (typically Miami and Minnesota), to maintain connection and collegiality.

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice and support on all aspects of commodity and energy trading, with a specific focus on US natural gas trading

• Draft, review, and negotiate physical and non-physical trading agreements - including but not limited to ISDAs, NAESBs, and EFETs and oil trading, transportation and storage contracts

• Be familiar with regulatory compliance matters, including FERC, CFTC, and other relevant US regulations

• Assist in the development and implementation of internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements

• Support the resolution of disputes and litigation related to energy trading activities.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including traders, risk management, compliance, and finance, to provide comprehensive legal support.

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and changes in relevant laws and regulations.

Requirements and Skills:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school and admitted to practice law in the United States

• 3-5 years of relevant experience. (Candidates outside of this guideline PQE range with knowledge, interest and the drive to succeed will be considered)

• Training and post qualification experience at a high caliber law firm. In-house commercial legal experience at an energy company, oil major, trading house or shipping, transportation, renewables or industrial services company is valued but not essential

• A pragmatic, hands-on lawyer who is able to think on their feet and find sensible solutions to legal challenges; able to assess issues, take ownership and efficiently implement solutions

• Strong stakeholder management skills - emotionally intelligent and able to win trust and develop business relationships

• Knowledge and a passion to assist WKC in its sustainable energy transition

• Professional presence and integrity

• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, dynamic, performance-driven culture.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

World Kinect is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.