Urgently looking for a Commercial Contracts Advisor
Initial 12 Month contract and the position will require 2/3 days a week onsite in London.

The primary purpose of the Commercial Contracts Advisor position is to draft and/or review agreements required to enable SE-EA's deal opportunities, negotiate these agreements directly with counterparties and manage internal approvals as necessary for document execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide accurate pre and post deal commercial and contractual advice to the trading business, including for new Customer Values Propositions, Deal Approval Forms and other strategic opportunities. This will require a thorough understanding of the client's commercial business needs and control frameworks as well as the value of the company s reputation and customer satisfaction.
• Act as a gatekeeper for setting up contracts in trade capture systems
• Assist in maintaining a contract and clause database, as well as manage an efficient status reporting mechanism.

Background and experience:

• 3+ years relevant experience in a role that is dedicated to drafting, analysing, and negotiating commodity contracts.
• Knowledge in European Gas, Power and Environmental Products contracts (product based Master Agreements such as ISDAs and EFETs, Bespoke Contracts, Storage Agreements, Netting Agreements, Credit Support Documentation etc.) would be an advantage.
• Strong negotiation skills
• Ability to analyse commercial and contractual structures and communicate clear recommendations on risks and opportunities, using sound commercial judgement.
• Ability to thoroughly explain contractual terms
• Sound knowledge of the Contractual Allocation of Risk Framework principles, includingn limitation of liability, indemnification, insurance, and pollution liability clauses, and able to complete all CARF requirements for relevant contracts
• Knowledge of energy market fundamentals, risk management and regulations.

Michael Bailey International is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.