Posted 20 July, 2026
Senior Legal - Counsel - Commodities
Motus Recruitment
Swindon, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Senior Legal Counsel - Commodites - Hybrid
\nLeading enegy company requires a specilaist commodities lawyer to support the trading team. 1/2 days per week will be required in Swindon during the first 3-6 months to build relationships. Quick access from the train station. Operating as atrusted business partner and a critical adviser to the business , you will help structure complex transactions, navigate new marketsand ifluence strategic decisions from the outset.
\nThe will role affords exposure across a diverse portfolio of commodities, jurisdictionsand high-value commercial projects.
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\nKey responsibilities:
\nAdvising on complex commercial and trading matters across global commodities markets.
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- Drafting, negotiating and reviewing a wide range of commercial agreements and project documentation. \n
- Supporting strategic projects from concept through to execution. \n
- Providing legal advice on new products, jurisdictions and market entry opportunities. \n
- Undertaking legal due diligence to support expansion into new markets and business areas. \n
- Working directly with traders, originators and senior stakeholders to solve complex commercial challenges. \n
- Collaborating with legal colleagues across the wider company to deliver pragmatic, business-focused outcomes. \n
