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Posted 05 August, 2026

Commodities Trading and Shipping Lawyer

Taylor Root
City of London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Ready to work at the heart of a global commodities business?

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My client is a multinational mining firm looking for an experienced legal professional to provide strategic legal support across its commodity trading and shipping operations, advising on complex, cross-border transactions in a fast-paced international environment.

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What we’re looking for

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  • Minimum of 6+ PQE common law qualified lawyer preferably with some in-house experience (ideally in commodity trading)
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  • Commodity trading, shipping or trade finance experience
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  • Strong negotiation and drafting experience, particularly in cross-border commodity trading agreements and associated financing instruments
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  • Familiarity with international legal instruments and trading standards (e.g. Incoterms, ScoTA, LME) and trade finance structures
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Key Responsibilities:

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  • providing legal advice to the commodity trading and shipping businesses in line with our strategy and values;
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  • understanding internal and external governance requirements and enabling assisting stakeholders in efficiently navigating them;
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  • working closely with a team of talented and experienced lawyers across the wider group legal function to consistently deliver pragmatic advice;
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  • managing relationships with key external stakeholders, including panel firms.
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This is a fantastic opportunity to partner with commercial teams, advise on high-value transactions across global markets, and join a collaborative legal team within one of the world's leading natural resources businesses.

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Interested in learning more? Get in touch for a confidential discussion.