Senior Contracts Advisor - Derivatives

We have a current opportunity for a Senior Contracts Advisor - Derivatives  on a 12 month contract basis. The position will be based in London.

This is in the Trading division of a major energy company, which has a global portfolio in Crude Oil, Refined Oil Products, LPG, Gas, Power & Environmental Products

JD:
• Provide expert advice to the business and supporting functions with regard to standard and complex contractual arrangements, such as framework agreements, ISDAs, Delegated Reporting agreements, Broker agreements, Service Level Agreements etc. ensuring compliance with both regulatory and client requirements
• Provide advice to the business and supporting functions with regards to derivatives contractual arrangements ensuring compliance with both regulatory and Shell mandated requirements
• Advise traders of the commercial and contractual risk associated with their business and ensure that contracts/agreements drafted are fit for purpose
• Negotiate standard and complex contracts that accurately reflect the terms and conditions related to the purchase and sale of OTC derivative transactions, while maintaining compliance with Shell policies and procedures
• Prepare and negotiate trade confirmations as well as ad hoc agreements when needed to facilitate new business and structured transactions
• Provide advice and help in resolving contractual disputes with counterparties, liaising with various stakeholders as necessary

Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in law or equivalent legal experience
• Minimum of 3 years’ working experience in drafting, analysis and negotiation of contracts related to the purchase and sale of OTC derivatives
• Expert knowledge of agreements associated with derivatives trading, including but not limited to ISDA Agreements, CSA & VMCSA, Brokerage Agreements, Master and long form agreements
• Expert knowledge of regulations





For further information about this position please apply.

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