Candidate Profile

You profile :

• You have at least 6 years post-qualification experience as a solicitor/attorney preferably in Common Law jurisdiction and/or as in-house counsel.
• Previous experience of commercial law and/or energy and/or trading is mandatory.
• An experience in international litigation or arbitration can be a plus
• Proficient English legal drafting skills (and speaks, reads and writes in English)
• Effective communication skills with all levels of management.
• Legal training in another European jurisdiction is an advantage.
• Knowledge of French and/or another major European language would also be an advantage.

At TotalEnergies, we believe that our employees' fulfilment has its roots in the wealth of the experiences they are offered. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to respecting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, military status, age, marital status, sexual orientation.

Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We will provide necessary accommodations upon request.

Activities

What you will do :

As a Legal Counsel, you will be part of T&S Global Legal Team. You will report to the VP Legal and advise traders, management, operators and support office functions. You will be legal advisor on third party negotiation teams on a variety of transactions (commercial/finance/operations etc.)

To do so, your main responsibilities will be the following:

• Provides legal services and advice on legal issues relating primarily TotalEnergies Trading & Shipping activities around the world, including on corporate aspects (governance, company management, procurement).

• Provides legal services and advice on other areas of TOTSA business, including IT, labour, insurance, financing, corporate structuring, and other key business areas of the Company as they evolve (including on innovative aspects of the business)

• Provides legal support as required to other Total Group entities.

• Drafting and advising on all agreements and other documentation relating to the business.

• Risk- advises on legal risks and minimise/mitigate the impact of legal risks for the TS business.

• Disputes - manages legal disputes for the Company and advises on the risks and outcomes.

• Laws and regulations - monitors and advises on applicable laws for the business in relevant jurisdictions.

• Understands the business and the commercial and technical issues that may affect the legal services being provided.

• When necessary, attends legal and industry working groups to assess industry changes.

• Instructs external counsel and actively works to minimise external legal costs.

Our Culture :

We are committed to meet the energy needs of a growing population and we are committed to the energy transition. The volatility of the energy trading markets requires excellence in risk management and a culture of innovation. We are fully embracing the digital revolution.

Our people flourish in an environment that promotes expertise, entrepreneurship spirit, agility and a purpose-driven culture, generating boundless opportunities to learn, grow and achieve collaborative success.

Reinforcing the competencies of our people is a key pillar of our culture: we train our people to ensure their development and we pledge to encourage safety in all our actions.

We look for passion, ambition and open-mindedness. While we evolve in a demanding industry that requests to be always on the edge, we cultivate a friendly workplace where our people feel good, where team spirit and respect guide our daily routine, where the diversity of our people and their skills create a nourishing experience for all of us.

Context & Environment

Context and environment :

Fast-paced, dynamic trading environment with time-sensitive, business critical activities requiring responsiveness, proactivity, strong planning and organisational skills and attention to details;

Rapidly changing legal environment with significant financial impacts;

Decisions must be quick and require excellent mastery of legal topics;

Work both as a team player and autonomously, within the Legal Department and within the business.

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Become one of the drivers of energy transition with TotalEnergies Trading & Shipping.
TotalEnergies is a broad energy company that produces and markets energies on a global scale: oil and biofuels, natural gas and green gases, renewables and electricity. Our 105,000 employees are committed to energy that is ever more affordable, clean, reliable and accessible to as many people as possible. Active in more than 130 countries, TotalEnergies puts sustainable development in all its dimensions at the heart of its projects and operations to contribute to the well-being of people
Trading Shipping :
Give your best to better energy and make the commitment with TotalEnergies. We are one of the most active players in the international oil markets, trading with a vast network of customers and suppliers worldwide: national oil companies, producers, other oil majors, refiners, traders, distributors and end-users.
We have developed a set of trading strategies and expertise, which allows us to respond permanently to market changes and opportunities, on all physical and paper oil markets.
Satisfying the energy needs of a growing world population, curbing global warming, and adapting to changing customer behaviors and expectations are the three challenges that TotalEnergies must meet over the next 20 years. With its biomass blending and trading activity, TotalEnergies Trading & Shipping is an active participant in the development of sustainable biofuels. Our maritime transport expertise also helps to reduce the carbon footprint of sea transportation and we recently announced the time chartering of new vessels equipped with LNG propulsion.
Learn more about us on:
https://ts.totalenergies.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/total/life/979fceb8-cd76-40d0-bb97-ed457c7868a9/.