Senior Legal Counsel

As a Sr. Legal Counsel at Caely, you will play a pivotal role in our trading operations by providing legal expertise and support. Your responsibilities will encompass drafting and negotiating transaction-related contracts and master agreements, managing and drafting corporate legal documentation, ensuring efficient resolution of litigation matters when required, and overseeing compliance-related issues, including permits and licenses. The ideal candidate for this versatile role will have relevant experience in commodity trading environments and/or energy markets.

Caely is a prominent trading firm specializing in environmental commodities, with a commitment to sustainability and the global transition to clean energy. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Legal Counsel to join our legal team and support our dynamic and growing business.

The role will consist of, but not limited to, the following actions on a daily basis:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of transaction-related contracts, including purchase agreements, sales contracts, and master agreements.
• Ensure contract terms align with the company's interests and risk appetite.
• Manage and draft corporate legal documentation, including corporate governance matters, corporate transactions, setup of new (international) legal entities and board resolutions.
• Represent the company in litigation matters when necessary, working closely with external counsels and stakeholders to achieve favourable outcomes.
• Obtain and maintain necessary permits and licenses to support the company's trading activities.
• Stay updated with changes in regulatory requirements and industry trends.
• Maintain contact with legal advisors, notary and lawyers

In order to be considered for the role you will meet the following:

• Legal degree from an accredited law university.
• Minimum of 7 years of legal experience, with a strong preference for experience in commodity trading and/or energy markets.
• Feeling for balancing legal robustness with commercial feasibility of trade contracts.
• Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to manage corporate legal documentation and compliance matters.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Proactive and solution-oriented mindset.

• Inspirational work environment in the fastest growing commodity sector
• Competitive market salary and bonus scheme
• Employee Investment Plan
• Relocation budget
• Unlimited holidays
• Open working environment
• Personal development program
• Sports memberships and competitions