# Legal Counsel - Gas and Power at Petroineos

> Hybrid · United Kingdom · Unspecified · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/pinpoint%3Apetroineos%3A612147 (read 2026-11-09).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Petroineos](https://alderhq.app/companies/petroineos)
- Location text: London, UK, Westminster
- Where it can be done from (inferred): Hybrid · United Kingdom (evidence: "Location: London, UK, Westminster")
- Posted: already open when tracking began; date unknown
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-04 · last verified: 2026-11-08
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://careers.petroineos.com/en/postings/53de7f65-a725-44aa-85cd-a71fdb7a71cd

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: not posted
- Market band for similar posted roles (London, n 1852): p25 £45k, median £57k, p75 £73k

## Description (the employer's text)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commodity trading lawyer to join the Legal Affairs department of a dynamic and rapidly-growing international energy trading company on a permanent basis.

This role will primarily provide commercial, contractual and regulatory legal advice and support to the Gas, Power and Carbon/Emissions trading teams of the business.

### Responsibilities

- Providing practical legal advice and support to the company’s Gas, Power & Carbon/Emissions trading business and its leadership teams on a range of commercial, supply and trading issues.
- Reviewing and negotiating commercial and corporate contracts including LNG MSA, EFETs and ISDAs.
- Identifying legal risks, monitoring and communicating the impact of legislative and regulatory developments. Working closely with the compliance team on regulatory reporting.
- Supporting the expansion of the company’s trading business into new markets and geographies and providing sound functional legal assurance and support to its business growth projects.
- Advising the business on the resolution of regulatory issues and contentious trading and non-trading issues, with the support of external counsel where required.
- Reviewing and negotiating ad-hoc financing agreements, tender documentation, bank guarantees, performance bonds etc.
- Advising on areas of corporate law and corporate governance pertaining to the company’s joint venture.
### Skills

- Degree in Law, ideally from a common law jurisdiction
- Qualified lawyer with SRA registration.
- Experience of working in the energy sector, advising on commodity trading.
- If from private practice, ideally at least 6 months spent on secondment to a commodity trading company, bank or an in house corporate/commercial team.
- Good understanding of the energy trading industry and solid background in a commodity trading, corporate or commercial discipline.
- Knowledge of gas, power and carbon/emissions trading agreements, EFETs and ISDAs.
- Experience of financial regulation, structured products & compliance would be advantageous
- 3+ years’ relevant post qualification experience
- A commercial, pro-active and professional approach to work
- Energetic individual with good interpersonal skills
- Drive, commitment and an ability to work autonomously but closely alongside business stakeholders and partners
- Motivation and a strong desire to learn and acquire experience of new areas of practice
- Team player, flexible and willing to support other members of the Legal Affairs team with a diverse work portfolio
- Proven record of sound judgment, commercial awareness and high quality contribution to business strategy and delivery
- Excellent spoken and written English
### Benefits

This role offers a competitive salary (commensurate with experience), plus a comprehensive benefits package, including Private Medical, Dental and Travel Insurance cover, Life Assurance, Annual Gym Allowance, Contributory Pension Scheme, 25 days annual leave, Discretionary Bonus, and more. This is a full-time position, with the successful candidate being required to attend the London office 4 days per week.

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