Legal Consultant - LNG, Trading and Shipping

<p>&nbsp;</p> <p class="x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj">Axiom is looking to hire a LNG, Trading and Shipping Legal Consultant to work with one of our Fortune 500 clients. This is a hands-on legal role supporting a busy and growing LNG business across Asia. The successful candidate will provide day-to-day legal support across&nbsp;<span class="x7amdea">LNG contracting, trading activities, shipping, and LNG infrastructure projects</span>, working closely with commercial and trading teams in a fast-paced environment.</p> <p class="x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj">The role is focused on <span class="x7amdea">substantive legal work rather than people management</span>. It would suit a commercially minded lawyer who enjoys working directly with the business, handling complex and time-sensitive matters, and providing practical legal advice in a trading environment.</p> <p class="x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj">&nbsp;</p> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Key Responsibilities:</span></strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li class="x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj">Provide day-to-day legal support to the LNG Supply, Trading and Shipping business across Asia.</li> <li class="x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj">Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a broad range of <span class="x7amdea">LNG and energy-related commercial agreements</span>.</li> <li class="x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj">Provide legal support for LNG trading activities, including advising on contractual, commercial, and risk-related matters.</li> <li class="x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj">Advise on <span class="x7amdea">LNG supply, sale and purchase, transportation, shipping, and related trading arrangements</span>.</li> <li class="x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj">Provide legal guidance on LNG infrastructure and development projects, including reviewing and negotiating project-related documentation.</li> <li class="x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj">Work closely with commercial, trading, shipping, project, and other business stakeholders to identify and manage legal and contractual risks.</li> </ul> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h3 class="x1yc453h x1c3i2sq x1gtpwm6 x7amdea x1i21sxh xladpa3 x1iykcro xma8rkl x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw x1a024ua x14l7nz5 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj">Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>The ideal candidate will be an experienced commercial lawyer with strong experience in <span class="x7amdea">LNG, commodities, energy trading, projects, or infrastructure</span>.</li> <li class="x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj"><span class="x7amdea">10+</span><span class="x7amdea"> years experience in the particular field</span></li> <li class="x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj">Significant experience in one or more of the following areas: <ul> <li class="x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj">LNG</li> <li class="x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj">Commodities trading</li> <li class="x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj">Energy</li> <li class="x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj">Projects and infrastructure</li> <li class="x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj">Shipping or related energy-sector transactions</li> </ul> </li> <li class="x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj">Strong experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial contracts.</li> <li class="x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj">Ability to provide practical, commercially focused legal advice to a sophisticated business.</li> <li class="x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj">Comfortable working on multiple matters simultaneously and prioritising effectively in a fast-paced environment.</li> <li class="x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj">Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.</li> <li class="x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj">Able to work independently and take ownership of matters from start to finish</li> </ul> <div class="x_elementToProof">&nbsp;</div> <div class="x_elementToProof"><strong data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">Compensation, Benefits &amp; Location:</strong></div> <div class="x_elementToProof">&nbsp;</div> <div class="x_elementToProof">This role offers a range of competitive compensation and a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace that includes health benefits and paid time off. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites work both / either remotely or on site with our clients, depending on theirs and client’s preferences.</div> <div class="x_elementToProof"><em>Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services.</em></div> <div class="x_elementToProof"><em>Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. 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