Contracts Specialist (Commodities) in City of London

Job description

Role: Contracts Specialist

Industry: Commodities Trading

Domain: Coal & LNG

Location: London (hybrid - 3 days per week)

Compensation: £70,000-75,000, 15-30% bonus, 10% pension and much more

X4 are partnered with one of London's fastest-growing commodity trading clients to hire a Contracts Specialist for their Legal, Compliance and Contracts team.

As a major player in global LNG and coal markets, they enter contracts ranging from spot cargo transactions to complex structured deals, governed by Master, Long-Form or industry-standard contracts.

In this role, the successful Contracts Specialist will oversee the full contracts management process for the physical coal and/or LNG business, covering deals originating in APAC, Europe and the US

Responsibilities of the Contracts Specialist (Commodities):

• Draft and review contracts for physical coal and LNG deals, ensuring alignment with terms and guidelines
• Manage contract workflows from deal closure to signature
• Assess counterparty amendments and advise Trading and Legal teams on risks
• Review bulk and LNG freight contracts
• Liaise closely with Legal on compliance and contract issues

Requirements for the Contracts Specialist (Commodities):

• 3+ years' experience in Contracts for physical commodity trading
• Strong contract drafting, review and negotiation skills
• Well-versed in energy trading lifecycles, coal/LNG contracts, shipping terms and Incoterms
• Demonstrable ability to partner effectively with trading and legal teams

Compensation: Attractive package including £70,000-75,000 salary, 15-30% bonus, 10% employer pension contribution, private medical/dental, life insurance, income protection and much more.

Interview process: First round interviews are being scheduled for W/C 23rd June, with the full 3-stage process expected to conclude by early July.

Please apply online for immediate consideration.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

06-07-2025

Profession type

Accountancy

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English