Legal Counsel, Energy Trading

Job Description

Targray is seeking Legal Counsel, Energy Trading in Poland 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 Poland, 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.