Legal Counsel - Uruguay Regional Office
Apply locations Lima, Peru time type Full time posted on Posted 5 Days Ago job requisition id R-015001
Main Purpose:
To provide and procure legal services across the entire portfolio of Trafigura's commercial activities, including the trading of physically and financially settled oil and its by-products, minerals and metals, coal and power, supporting all business areas in different jurisdictions from the Montevideo regional hub, providing corporate, contentious and regulatory advice.
The position is based in Montevideo, Uruguay. Relocation is required and covered by the company.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities:
Knowledge and Skills:
Legal skills in at least two (2) of the following practice areas: trading, finance, M&A, corporate, regulatory and litigation.
Legal professional qualification with between 7 – 10 years PQE (+/-1 yr).
English and Spanish language essential.
Portuguese language will be a plus.
Positive, self-motivated, committed, pro-active and efficient.
Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.
Good communications skills to report complex legal issues and provide advice in a digestible manner.
Key Responsibilities:
General:
To be the point of contact for the provision and procurement of legal assistance.
To actively manage legal risks considering the key interest of the company, keeping legal and business management appraised on a real time basis.
To instruct, manage and supervise external legal resources.
Non-contentious:
To advise upon a variety of agreements pertaining to trading, M&A, finance and projects including joint venture agreements, sale and/or purchase contracts, and related documents.
Advising on regulations relevant to the business.
Planning, providing and procuring training to regional staff on legal issues and on an ad-hoc basis, as part of established training programs.
Contentious:
Assisting during all stages of disputes including advice to manage investigation, mediations, arbitration, litigation and enforcement.
Provision of legal assistance on emergency issues.
Key Relationships and Department Overview:
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or handicap, disability, or any other legally protected status.
About Us
At the heart of global supply, Trafigura connects vital resources to power and build the world. Through our Metals and Minerals, Oil & Petroleum Products and Gas, Power and Renewables, commercial divisions, we use infrastructure, logistics and financing to connect producers and consumers, using our deep understanding of the markets we serve to make supply more efficient, secure and sustainable.
We are accelerating our investments in renewable energy, including hydrogen, ammonia and other low-carbon energy technologies required for the transition to a low carbon future. We are committed to responsible business practices and we work with our stakeholders to improve environmental and social standards, bringing greater trust and transparency to global supply chains.
A career at Trafigura offers a gateway to working on some of the most exciting challenges of a rapidly changing world – from helping to optimise supply chains to developing infrastructure and new markets. In a culture that is founded on openness and energy, our people work as part of a multinational, globally connected team and thrive in a fast-paced environment where they can nurture and commercialise bold ideas. Everyone has a voice and is empowered to collaborate across geographies and disciplines to help shape our business and the wider world. We know the importance and value of diversity in our business and we invest in attracting, developing and retaining talent from all backgrounds.
Founded in 1993, Trafigura is one of the largest independent employee-owned commodities groups in the world with over 12,000 people working across more than 60 offices. The Trafigura Group owns global multi-metals producer Nyrstar; fuel storage and distribution company Puma Energy; and joint ventures Impala Terminals, a port and logistics provider, and Nalo Renewables, investing in wind, solar and battery storage projects.
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