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Legal Counsel – Energy (LNG & Oil) | UAE
Globe 24-7
Dubai, UAE
Full Time
Senior
Yesterday
LNG Sale and Purchase Agreements (SPAs)Oil Offtake AgreementsMaster Sales Agreements (MSAs)Corporate M&ALegal Due DiligenceRegulatory Compliance
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About the Role
Globe 24-7, in partnership with a key client in the UAE, seeks a Legal Counsel to support an international energy and trading platform. The role involves advising on LNG and oil transactions, energy commodity trading, and corporate M&A matters, including legal due diligence.
Key Skills for This Role
LNG Sale and Purchase Agreements (SPAs)Oil Offtake AgreementsMaster Sales Agreements (MSAs)Corporate M&ALegal Due DiligenceRegulatory Compliance
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate LNG Sale and Purchase Agreements (SPAs), oil offtake agreements, and Floating Storage Unit (FLNG) agreements
- Handle Master Sales Agreements (MSAs) and agreements related to transportation, shipping, storage, and terminal use
- Support upstream, midstream, and downstream energy transactions
- Advise on regulatory and compliance matters pertinent to energy trading
- Facilitate acquisitions, divestments, and asset purchases
- Structure joint ventures and strategic partnerships
- Conduct and manage legal due diligence for both buy side and sell side transactions
- Advise on regulatory frameworks relevant to the energy sector across various jurisdictions
- Address sanctions, compliance, and Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements for energy and M&A transactions
- Assess legal risks and structure transactions accordingly
Requirements
- Minimum of 7 years' PQE with experience working within a commodity trading business, specifically across oil and LNG
- Strong transactional legal experience supporting commodity trading activities and commercial agreements
- Experience advising on cross border transactions and legal/regulatory matters
- Proven ability to work closely with trading, commercial, finance, risk and senior leadership teams
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The Company
- Globe 24 7, in partnership with a key client in the UAE, is working together to source experienced and qualified talent to join their team.
The Role
- The incumbent will support an international energy and trading platform, advising on LNG and oil transactions, energy commodity trading, and corporate M&A matters, including legal due diligence.
- The role will involve advising across upstream, midstream, and downstream LNG and oil activities, supporting acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic investments, and working closely with commercial, finance, risk, and senior management teams on complex cross border legal and regulatory matters.
The Responsibilities
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating LNG Sale and Purchase Agreements (SPAs), oil offtake agreements, and Floating Storage Unit (FLNG) agreements
- Handling Master Sales Agreements (MSAs) and agreements related to transportation, shipping, storage, and terminal use
- Supporting upstream, midstream, and downstream energy transactions
- Advising on regulatory and compliance matters pertinent to energy trading
- Facilitating acquisitions, divestments, and asset purchases
- Structuring joint ventures and strategic partnerships
- Conducting and managing legal due diligence for both buy side and sell side transactions
- Advising on regulatory frameworks relevant to the energy sector across various jurisdictions
- Addressing sanctions, compliance, and Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements for energy and M&A transactions
- Assessing legal risks and structuring transactions accordingly
The Requirements
- Minimum of 7 years' PQE with experience working within a commodity trading business, specifically across oil and LNG
- Strong transactional legal experience supporting commodity trading activities and commercial agreements
- Experience advising on cross border transactions and legal/regulatory matters
- Proven ability to work closely with trading, commercial, finance, risk and senior leadership teams
The Rewards
- The position offers a competitive remuneration package.
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