Contracts Analyst

Main Purpose:

Founded in 1993, Trafigura is one of the largest physical commodities trading groups in the world. Trafigura sources, stores, transports and delivers a range of raw materials (including oil and refined products and metals and minerals) to clients around the world. The trading business is supported by industrial and financial assets, including 49.6 percent owned global oil products storage and distribution company Puma Energy; global terminals, warehousing and logistics operator Impala Terminals; Trafigura's Mining Group; 50 percent owned DT Group which specialises in logistics and trading; and Galena Asset Management.

A career at Trafigura offers a gateway to working on some of the most exciting challenges of a constantly evolving world – from helping to optimise supply chains to developing infrastructure and new markets. In a culture that is founded on openness and energy, our people work as part of a multinational, globally connected team and thrive in a fast-paced environment where they can nurture and commercialise bold ideas. Everyone has a voice and is empowered to collaborate across geographies and fields to help craft our business and the wider world. We know the importance and value of diversity in our company, and we invest in attracting, developing and retaining talent from all backgrounds.

To draft and review commodities related sales, purchase and storage agreements to ensure that Trafigura is fully and legally protected
To ensure that all contracts are consistent with the information captured in our in-house trading system to prevent financial losses and to ensure that all documentary/financial instruments are issued correctly
To provide advice in English to traders and operators highlighting any potential problems that may arise as a result of the contract, and suggesting remedies to reduce such risks.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities:

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Graduated or Advanced law students, or Public Translation and International Business/Relations graduates or similar with strong appetite for legal concepts
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is a MUST
• Good understanding of contractual clauses (eg. force majeure, limitation of liability, assignability, default and liquidation, waivers, etc.)
• Good understanding of the International Commercial Terms (Incoterms)
• Good command of Microsoft Word and Excel;
• Ability to work under pressure and meet required deadlines without compromising attention to detail;
• Eager to learn and develop business acumen
• Proactive problem-solving and commercial mindset
• Good communication skills - Ability to explain in English complex legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills;
• Experience of the movement of commodities via vessel/barge/trucks/rail car/pipeline both domestically and internationally is an asset.
• Knowledge of the practical application of contracts for the physical movement of bulk / oil and Laytime and Demurrage within a contract is an asset

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing and reviewing commercial contracts and related documents to ensure legal compliance and risk mitigation

• Managing contractual amendments, including evaluation of commercial terms, operational provisions, payment structures, laytime/demurrage clauses, and legal requirements
• Collaborating with traders, operators and cross-functional teams to identify transaction risks and implement appropriate mitigation strategies
• Overseeing contract lifecycle management from initial booking through execution ensuring timely countersignature and proper documentation.

Key Relationships and Department Overview:

The key relationships for this role include traders, logistics operators, trade finance officers, and personnel responsible for laytime and demurrage claims. Trafigura’s Contracts department handles contractual documentation for storage, purchase and sale transactions cross commodities worldwide. It reviews contracts for accuracy, analyzes obligations and liabilities, recommends and drafts contract provisions and amendments and coordinates with other teams to ensure all transactions meet the company guidelines.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or handicap, disability, or any other legally protected status.