Senior Legal - Counsel - Commodities
Motus Legal Recruitment
Salisbury · posted 19 August 2026
Location
Salisbury, Wiltshire
Category
Legal
Senior Legal Counsel - Commodites - Hybrid
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Leading enegy company requires a specilaist commodities lawyer to support the trading team. 1/2 days per week will be required in Swindon during the first 3-6 months to build relationships. Quick access from the train station. Operating as atrusted business partner and a critical adviser to the business , you will help structure complex transactions, navigate new marketsand ifluence strategic decisions from the outset.
The will role affords exposure across a diverse portfolio of commodities, jurisdictionsand high-value commercial projects.
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Key responsibilities:
Advising on complex commercial and trading matters across global commodities markets.
- Drafting, negotiating and reviewing a wide range of commercial agreements and project documentation.
- Supporting strategic projects from concept through to execution.
- Providing legal advice on new products, jurisdictions and market entry opportunities.
- Undertaking legal due diligence to support expansion into new markets and business areas.
- Working directly with traders, originators and senior stakeholders to solve complex commercial challenges. xwzovoh
- Collaborating with legal colleagues across the wider company to deliver pragmatic, business-focused outcomes.