Legal Consultant - LNG, Trading and Shipping

<p> </p> <p class="x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj">Axiom is looking to hire a LNG, Trading and Shipping Legal Consultant to work with one of our Fortune 500 clients. This is a hands-on legal role supporting a busy and growing LNG business across Asia. The successful candidate will provide day-to-day legal support across <span class="x7amdea">LNG contracting, trading activities, shipping, and LNG infrastructure projects</span>, working closely with commercial and trading teams in a fast-paced environment.</p> <p class="x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj">The role is focused on <span class="x7amdea">substantive legal work rather than people management</span>. It would suit a commercially minded lawyer who enjoys working directly with the business, handling complex and time-sensitive matters, and providing practical legal advice in a trading environment.</p> <p class="x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj"> </p> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Key Responsibilities:</span></strong></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li class="x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj">Provide day-to-day legal support to the LNG Supply, Trading and Shipping business across Asia.</li> <li class="x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj">Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a broad range of <span class="x7amdea">LNG and energy-related commercial agreements</span>.</li> <li class="x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj">Provide legal support for LNG trading activities, including advising on contractual, commercial, and risk-related matters.</li> <li class="x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj">Advise on <span class="x7amdea">LNG supply, sale and purchase, transportation, shipping, and related trading arrangements</span>.</li> <li class="x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj">Provide legal guidance on LNG infrastructure and development projects, including reviewing and negotiating project-related documentation.</li> <li class="x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018 x14l7nz5 xuw7688 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj">Work closely with commercial, trading, shipping, project, and other business stakeholders to identify and manage legal and contractual risks.</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p> </p> <h3 class="x1yc453h x1c3i2sq x1gtpwm6 x7amdea x1i21sxh xladpa3 x1iykcro xma8rkl x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1fv8qjw x1a024ua x14l7nz5 x1pjt2rx x160d6zm xrxpjvj">Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>The ideal candidate will be an experienced commercial lawyer with strong experience in <span class="x7amdea">LNG, commodities, energy trading, projects, or infrastructure</span>.</li> <li class="x1yc453h xma8rkl xgoqxah xutxfr x1fie51u xgyxj25 x1xobyvs x1elgs31 x1fv8qjw xcy5tzr x1ht4adc xnvauns x1c2l018