Trafigura
commodities trading
SeniorContractAnalyst
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“Senior Contract Analyst at Trafigura. Skills: end-to-end drafting, review, and negotiation of commodities trading contracts, sales and purchase agreements, NDAs, storage agreements, ensuring Trafigura is fully protected legally and commercially. end-to-end drafting, review, and negotiation of commodities trading contracts — sales and purchase agreements, NDAs, and storage agreements. Draft and review commodities sales and purchase contracts, including complex, bespoke, and non-standard agreement”
What You'll Achieve.
ensuring Trafigura is fully protected legally and commercially at all times; minimising the risk of financial loss; ensuring documentary and financial instruments are issued correctly; accurately reflects commercial intent; adheres to internal controls; complies with applicable regulatory standards; flagging potential issues; proposing remedies to mitigate exposure; escalating when needed
Industry & Context.
Proactive problem-solving approach
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Minimum 4 years experience in Oil and/or Metals, or other commodities contracts., Qualified lawyer and/or graduate in maritime law or international trade law, or holding robust experience in oil trading contract drafting, command of key legal principles with proven ability to identify and flag contractual risks (classification of contractual terms, limitation of liability, force majeure, commitment language, etc. )., knowledge of International Commercial Terms (Incoterms), Robust command of multi-modal commercial structures (vessel, barge, rail, truck, pipeline, terminal)., Excellent English communication skills — ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
Nice to Have
Additional experience in structured deals, long-term arrangements, or multi-modal supply chain documentation.
What You'll Do.
and negotiation of commodities trading contracts — sales and purchase agreements
and storage agreements
Draft and review commodities sales and purchase contracts
and non-standard agreements
long-term arrangements
optionality structures
and multi-modal supply chain documentation.
Lead negotiation of General Terms & Conditions (GT&Cs)
and bespoke contractual frameworks with counterparties
in line with Trafigura's risk thresholds and commercial objectives.
Ensure all contracts are consistent with positions captured in Trafigura's in-house trading system
minimising the risk of financial loss and ensuring documentary and financial instruments are issued correctly.
Ensure all documentation accurately reflects commercial intent
adheres to internal controls
and complies with applicable regulatory standards.
expert guidance on contractual risks (liability
performance obligations
shipping documentation
allocation methodologies
flagging potential issues
proposing remedies to mitigate exposure
and escalating when needed.
Act as a subject matter expert on contract matters and risk
supporting commercial teams throughout the deal negotiation.
Contribute to contract template improvements and system enhancements
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
supporting commercial teams throughout the deal negotiation; Key relationships for this role include traders, logistics operators, trade finance officers, and personnel responsible for laytime and demurrage claims.
Communication Scope
Excellent English communication skills — ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
Full Job Description
**Main purpose** The Senior Contract Analyst is responsible for the end-to-end drafting, review, and negotiation of commodities trading contracts — sales and purchase agreements, NDAs, and storage agreements — ensuring Trafigura is fully protected legally and commercially at all times. **Key responsibilities** **Contract Drafting & Review** Draft and review commodities sales and purchase contracts, including complex, bespoke, and non-standard agreements, structured deals, long-term arrangements, optionality structures, and multi-modal supply chain documentation. Lead negotiation of General Terms & Conditions (GT&Cs), master agreements, and bespoke contractual frameworks with counterparties, in line with Trafigura's risk thresholds and commercial objectives. **Accuracy & Compliance** Ensure all contracts are consistent with positions captured in Trafigura's in-house trading system, minimising the risk of financial loss and ensuring documentary and financial instruments are issued correctly. Ensure all documentation accurately reflects commercial intent, adheres to internal controls, and complies with applicable regulatory standards. **Advisory & Risk Management** Provide timely, expert guidance on contractual risks (liability, indemnity, performance obligations, lifting terms, shipping documentation, pricing mechanisms, allocation methodologies, and QP exposure), flagging potential issues, proposing remedies to mitigate exposure, and escalating when needed. Act as a subject matter expert on contract matters and risk, supporting commercial teams throughout the deal negotiation. **System Improvements** Contribute to contract template improvements and system enhancements **Required qualifications** * Minimum 4 years experience in Oil and/or Metals, or other commodities contracts. * Qualified lawyer and/or graduate in maritime law or international trade law, or holding robust experience in oil trading contract drafting * Strong command of key legal principles with proven
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