Job Vacancy Details
Power, Gas and Emissions Paralegal
Oil and Gas
London
Permanent ⁄ £37000 - £42000
Updated July 8, 2008
Our client is looking to recruit a Paralegal for their Gas, Power, Emissions and LNG Trading team located in Canary Wharf. The individual will be responsible for providing professional legal support to the lawyers and to the London-based businesses.
Specific responsibilities will include preparation, review and negotiation of transactional documents based on standard forms (notably ISDA, GTMA, IETA, EFET and Master Trading Agreements, guarantees and other credit support); establishing and maintaining contracts and know-how databases; undertaking legal research; and liaising generally with Trading Back-Office and Finance/Credit teams, as well as external contacts/counterparties.
Who we're looking for
Candidates should be Paralegals.
Previous experience in an Energy and/or Financial/Commodities Trading environment is desirable, though not essential.
Familiarity with ISDA documentation is of particular interest.
Excellent written and drafting skills and ability to understand and apply detailed and complex contract/regulatory provisions are essential. The individual will be required to demonstrate a high degree of commercial awareness; communicate effectively; possess strong interpersonal skills and operate effectively in a varied team environment.
Good negotiation skills and a confident approach to dealing with others are important.
About our client
Our client is one of the world's largest energy companies. Their main activities are exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas; refining, marketing, supply and transportation.They have a growing presence in renewable and alternative energy, notably solar power generation.
Our client's supply and trading activities come together in their Integrated Supply and Trading ('IST') function. It is where they link their experience as a leading energy producer with their experience of working in global markets to provide customers with the products and services they need.Their expertise and reputation is built around their people, systems and information flows. They operate across all of the company's businesses providing the commercial face of the company to international traded markets.
Our client's Legal Department comprises over 400 lawyers worldwide and provides legal support to all of the company's group businesses. In a number of locations, notably in the US, these lawyers are supported by in-house paralegal assistants.
What's on offer
Competitive salary plus benefits
Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on +44 (0) 20 7269 2438.
Job Ref: 12976527
Your application will be sent to Jonathan Pearl.
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