Build in contractual chain around trading activities, including contracts with inspectors, logistics (freight and storages) etc.
Participate in complex deal structuring (trade finance lines, potential prepayments etc)
Deal with potential claims from/to counterparties (prepare necessary pack of documents)
Provide expert legal advice and guidance on a wide range of issues related to the oil and gas industry, including but not limited to exploration and production agreements, joint ventures, regulatory compliance, and dispute resolution
Draft, review, and negotiate complex contracts and agreements with a focus on minimizing legal risks and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Provide expert legal advice on price cap issues; OFAC regulations.
Assist commercial desk in title and risk issues under contracts with different Incoterms conditions.
Identify legal risks and propose strategies to mitigate and manage such risks, ensuring that the company's interests are protected.

Requirements

Qualification in law
experience at a leading law firm and in-house team specialized in Oil & Gas trading companies.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in corporate law and litigation
Previous experience working with companies or clients from Petroleum trading companies in the Middle East and Russian market
Have experience to work in trading companies in challenging environment
Have legal expertise in corporate law in UAE, English Law and HK
In-depth knowledge of regulations on licencing in oil trading
Understanding of various free zones regulations