Our client acts for some of the largest energy, commodity traders, and natural resources companies in the world. They represent their clients in trading disputes (both litigation and arbitration) over issues such as non-delivery/non-acceptance of cargo, shortage, contamination, non-payment, charterparty/bill of lading, and force majeure; as well as adjacent advisory work in relation to a wide range of international trading issues such as bespoke drafting of charterparties, off-take agreements, and trading contracts.
The team is now looking for an ambitious Associate/Senior Associate who is attracted to the broad nature of the practice. In this role, you will handle both disputes and non-contentious work across the energy and renewables, commodity trading, and shipping sectors.
A broad diet of work will be available to the successful candidate, but with a key focus on trading.
Contractual and commercial dispute resolution experience is a requirement and contentious commodities trading work would be highly valued. In addition, experience (either contentious or non-contentious) in any of energy, renewables or shipping or construction would be a plus. The successful candidate will have qualified as a solicitor or barrister in England & Wales.
In order to be considered for this role you will have:
- Ideally a minimum of 4+ years’ post-qualification;
- Strong academics and a genuine interest, experience, and aptitude for complex commercial litigation’
- Excellent legal ability, initiative, and attention to detail;
- Strong technical skills, and confidence in managing and prioritising a full and varied caseload;
Experience of working on contentious commodities trading matters would be highly valued as would a background (either contentious or non-contentious) in energy, renewables, shipping, or construction. Fluency in at least one European language would be advantageous, and a barrister looking to move to a law firm would absolutely be considered.
