Legal Counsel London, England
Job description
The Role
Where you fit in
Shell Trading and Supply has an integrated global portfolio of crude oil, refined products, natural gas, LNG, electrical power, chemical feedstocks and environmental products. Based in the UK, US, Canada, Singapore, The Netherlands, Japan, Bahamas, Brazil, Dubai and Russia, and with over 7000 employees, Shell Trading and Supply trades on average over 12 million barrels of crude and oil products and 5 million/boe in natural gas and power each day.
What’s the role?
The role is to provide legal support to the Trading & Supply (T&S) crude and products trading business based in London with coverage for the world outside of North America. In addition to the existing and significant global Crude and Products trading businesses which this role would primarily support, Shell Trading and Supply has recently established a Low Carbon Fuels (LCF) business, which intends to optimize (on a global basis) bionaptha, ethanol, biodiesel and HVO trading flows, developing new opportunities in feedstock supply, sustainable aviation fuel as well as routes to market (in transport) for biomethane. This new business is growing quickly and has tremendous growth aspirations aligned with Shell’s Powering Progress agenda.
What we need from you
Experience working within a physical commodity trading environment, preferably with exposure to crude or refined products trading, would be well regarded. In addition, given the integrated nature of the nascent LCF business and project pipeline, those with M&A and project development would also be well suited.
Understanding of the main legal areas relevant to international commodities trading and regulatory regimes.
Understanding of some of the main legal areas relevant to integrated project development and value chains, structured finance, credit security and insolvency and exchange trading of commodities.
Ability to draft and negotiate with appropriate understanding of the regulatory background and commercial intentions.
Strong influencing, negotiating and facilitation skills, including the ability to lead negotiations in transactions with multiple parties.
Experienced in international common law and/or civil law contracts.
Ability to work on multiple issues in parallel with an ability to prioritize.
Ability to develop and sustain relationships with clients at all levels and in a range of cultures.
Ability to understand and take account of business drivers and needs and balance with wider constraints.
Able to quickly identify and give clear exposition of a legal issue and to provide succinct, practical and accurate legal advice.
Attention to detail, proactive, pragmatic, autonomous and hands on.
Excellent command of English language, both spoken and written/drafting skills.
Strong academic background and capable of applying jurisprudence in real situations.
Ability to address issues creatively and sensitively and to build strong relationships across a range of organizations and internal stakeholders.
Law degree and professional legal qualification in a common law jurisdiction, with a PQE 5 – 8 years.
Company Description
Shell is an international energy company that aims to meet the world’s growing need for more and cleaner energy solutions in ways that are economically, environmentally, and socially responsible. It is one of the world’s largest independent energy companies, operating in more than 70 countries.
Shell has a global target to become a net zero emissions energy business by 2050. This means that Shell aims to be net zero on all emissions generated by its operations and the energy needed to power them. The company is working with customers, business, and governments to address emissions across different sectors.
In March 2022, Shell UK announced an ambition to invest between £20 to £25 billion in the UK energy system over the next decade, more than 75% of which is intended for low and zero-carbon products and services including offshore wind, hydrogen, and electric mobility. These investments, which are subject to board approval, aim to propel the UK closer to net zero whilst intending to stimulate economic growth and jobs.
Our people are our greatest asset, and our commitment to your career will see you thrive in a work environment that offers an industry-leading development programme. When your ideas travel, Shell will benefit, and innovation will thrive. Shell has a key role to play in helping meet the UK’s growing energy demand, whilst using innovative technologies to develop cleaner energy. We are one of the largest FTSE 100 company in the UK by market capitalisation and make a significant contribution to the UK economy.
An innovative place to work
There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell.
Join us and you’ll be adding your talent and imagination to a business with the ambition to shape the future – whether by investing in oil, gas and renewable energy to meet demand, exploring new ways to store energy, or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently, everyone at Shell does their part.
An inclusive place to work
To power progress, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we are nurturing an inclusive environment – one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills, and reach your potential.
We’re creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment process, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about your circumstances when you apply, and we’ll take it from there.
We’re closing the gender gap – whether that’s through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles in engineering and technology.
We’re striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.
We consider ourselves a flexible employer and want to support you finding the right balance. We encourage you to discuss this with us in your application.
A rewarding place to work
Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.
We’re huge advocates for career development. We’ll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.
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