Legal Counsel, Energy Trading

Overview

Provide legal support for energy trading contracts and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• regulatory monitoring
• contract drafting
• agreement negotiation
• pre‑litigation
• legal templates
• emissions trading

Tasks

-Monitor evolving regulatory developments affecting carbon, clean fuels and commodity markets and support their implementation within documentation and processes -Draft, review and negotiate physical commodity sale and purchase agreements (biofuels, feedstocks and gas) and ancillary logistics or handling services supporting the supply chain -Collaborate with Trading, Operations, Risk, Treasury, and Tax to ensure contractual terms support commercial objectives and can be operationalized effectively -Support the preparation, handling and management of pre-litigation matters, including claims, notices, early dispute correspondence and coordination with external counsel -Contribute to ongoing enhancement of legal templates and contract-management processes and internal policies -Draft, review and negotiate agreements for environmental commodities and clean-fuel instruments, including emissions allowance trading contracts (e.g., RINs, LCFS, CFR, EU ETS, Fuel EU Maritime) and related confirmations

Requirements

• isda
• ll.b.
• proactive
• rins
• english
• 3-5 yrs

What You Bring

-Experience with ISDA and CSA documentation is a plus but not a core requirement -Proactive, collaborative, and comfortable working in a fast-paced trading environment with multiple stakeholders -Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from a recognized university; bar admission is an asset -Strong drafting, communication and organizational skills, with attention to detail and commercial awareness -Experience negotiating emissions allowance trading contracts (e.g. RINs, LCFS, CFR, EU ETS) -Excellent command of English (oral and written) is required, and any additional language is considered an asset (French preferred) -Experience negotiating NAESB and EFET documentation and biofuel/feedstock purchase and sale agreements, storage and logistics agreements -3–5 years’ experience in the energy and physical commodities industry

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Benefits

-Life Insurance and Accidental Insurance for Self -A competitive remuneration plan and an excellent working environment in a growing multinational organization -Corporate Team Fun Activities -Flexible work arrangement policy -Off-site Team Building and experiential development -Gym Benefits -Great Place to Work® | Best Workplaces in Quebec (2020, 2021) -Beautiful, spacious and modern workplace environment -Free Medical Insurance for Self and Family -Complimentary meals at office cafeteria

About Targray

-Supplies biodiesel and feedstocks through a rail and terminal network across North America and Europe. -Supports PV manufacturers with silicon wafers, modules, junction boxes, and financing. -Trades carbon credits and RECs for compliance and voluntary markets across the EU and beyond. -Unusual fact: its Kirkland HQ features one of Greater Montreal's largest solar rooftops, EV chargers, and an arcade lounge.

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