Legal Counsel, Energy Trading

Become Legal Counsel, Energy Trading with Targray in the Czech Republic. Provide business-focused legal support for environmental commodities and clean-fuels trading. Enjoy a 100% remote position with occasional travel and collaborate with various teams to enhance contract governance. Join Targray as Legal Counsel, Energy Trading in the Czech Republic, providing pragmatic legal support for environmental commodities and clean-fuels trading. You will negotiate contracts, manage disputes, and ensure compliance with evolving regulations. This fully remote role offers occasional travel and the chance to work collaboratively with Trading, Operations, and Risk teams. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of experience in energy/commodities and strong drafting skills.

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Targray

Company Overview

Name

Targray Technology International Inc.

Headquarters

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Founded

1987

Size

Approximately 100 employees (source: targray.com). Revenue figures post-2022 are not publicly reported, but annual revenues exceeded US$250 million by 2009 and were estimated at $550 million around 2019 (source: wikipedia.org).

What They Do

Targray is a Canadian multinational materials distributor and commodities trader that focuses on sustainable energy sectors. The company has diversified its offerings over the years, starting with manufacturing materials for the compact disc industry and evolving into key areas such as solar photovoltaics, lithium-ion energy storage, and renewable fuels including biodiesel and renewable natural gas (RNG). Their product range includes raw photovoltaic materials like polysilicon and solar cells, as well as lithium-ion battery materials and ISCC-certified renewable feedstocks (source: targray.com). Target markets for Targray's products and services include PV manufacturers, solar suppliers, project developers, and utilities, primarily across North America, Europe, and Asia (source: targray.com).

Projects & Track Record

While Targray primarily acts as a materials supplier and distributor, it has played a significant role in enabling solar PV manufacturing globally since 2005. The company has supported lithium-ion battery production since 2010 and has scaled biodiesel distribution through its extensive network of U.S. terminals and rail fleet. Although specific completed projects like utility-scale solar farms are not detailed, Targray is notable for powering international solar supply chains in over 50 countries (source: wikipedia.org). Ongoing initiatives include expanding renewable diesel to underserved markets and connecting suppliers to project developers for green hydrogen programs (source: targray.com).

Recent Developments

In recent years, Targray has launched its international Environmental Commodities trading desk, enhancing its operations for carbon credits and offsets in North America and Europe (source: targray.com). The company has also partnered with Green Marine to advance sustainable marine fuels in North America. While there have been no major acquisitions or funding rounds reported post-2022, Targray has received recognition as one of Deloitte Canada's Best Managed Companies, underscoring its stability and growth in the renewable sector (source: targray.com).

Working There

Targray offers a variety of roles across multiple departments including sales, marketing, trading, and supply chain/logistics. The company employs nearly 100 staff at its headquarters in Kirkland, Quebec, and has operations in the U.S., Europe, and Asia, indicating a diverse and global workforce (source: targray.com). The company culture emphasizes innovation and a team-oriented approach to customer relationships, with a focus on community investment and employee retention through amenities like gym facilities at their headquarters (source: edc.ca).

Contact

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Job Description

Targray is seeking Legal Counsel, Energy Trading in the Czech Republic to provide pragmatic, business-focused support for our environmental commodities and clean-fuels trading. Reporting to the Director, Legal & Compliance, you will negotiate and manage commercial/trading contracts, translate evolving regulations into clear documentation and processes, and handle early dispute matters. Partnering with Trading, Operations, Risk, Treasury and Tax, you'll balance risk with execution and strengthen contract governance. The ideal candidates will bring 3-5 years in energy/commodities with excellent drafting skills and commercial judgment.

Based in the Czech Republic, this position is 100% remote with occasional travel.

Key Responsibilities

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

Qualifications and Skills

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

Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who we are and how we work. We are committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and our people feel a sense of belonging. We welcome and embrace the diverse experiences, abilities, backgrounds, and perspectives that make our people unique and help guide us. When people feel free to be their authentic selves at work, they bring their best and are empowered to build a better working world.