Legal Consultant - LNG/Commodities

We are seeking candidates with 7-10 years' post-qualification experience, ideally gained across a combination of top-tier private practice and in-house roles within the energy, LNG, commodities, or natural resources sectors, with a strong track record advising on LNG projects, commercial agreements, commodity trading arrangements, and strategic corporate transactions. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical legal expertise with commercial pragmatism, supporting business teams across complex cross-border projects and transactions throughout the energy value chain.Who are we?LOD (Lawyers On Demand) is an original New Law pioneer. We've transformed the way in which lawyers, consultants, and commercial teams work, and we're one of the largest and fastest growing flexible legal services businesses globally. Our mission is to help in-house legal teams succeed by creating smarter ways of working.Our people are at the heart of what we do, and we're proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice by Australasian Lawyer.Who are we looking for?There is currently an increased demand for experienced energy and commodities lawyers to support a leading multinational organisation on a range of strategic transactions and business-critical initiatives. We are interested in legally trained professionals with the following attributes:7-10 years PQE gained at a leading law firm and/or a major energy, commodities, or natural resources organisationQualified to practise law in a common law jurisdictionStrong experience advising on LNG, energy, commodities, or infrastructure projectsDemonstrated experience negotiating and advising on LNG SPAs, gas supply agreements, transportation and terminal use agreements, commodity trading arrangements, and other complex commercial contractsExperience supporting corporate transactions, including joint ventures, acquisitions, divestments, project investments, and strategic partnershipsStrong understanding of commercial risk allocation, pricing mechanisms, supply and offtake arrangements, shipping, logistics, and commodity trading structuresProven ability to provide practical, risk-based legal advice to commercial, trading, origination, business development, procurement, and operations teamsExperience operating within complex, multi-jurisdictional environments and managing cross-border legal mattersExcellent stakeholder management, communication, and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence senior business leadersExperience within LNG, gas, energy transition, low-carbon, renewable energy, or wider commodity markets will be highly regardedA proactive, solutions-oriented approach and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environmentAvailability to commence on short notice is preferredWhat sets us apart?The life of an LOD lawyer is like no other. We provide our team with varied, challenging, career-enhancing work with world-class brands, and pride ourselves on enabling our people to take control of their career and diversify their experience across a range of industries.We also take work-life balance pretty seriously! You have the chance to either work on-site with our clients or remotely. You have the option to undertake full-time or part-time assignments, or assignments that are simply set for a few months out of a year. It's really your choice!Throughout your LOD journey and the myriad of assignments you will undertake, you will be supported by your LOD colleagues, have access to high-quality know-hows and training, to assist in your ongoing growth and development.What's next?If you're looking to take control of your career with greater flexibility and variety, join a business that's reshaping the legal and consulting industry. Please submit your application via our website at https://careers.lodlaw.com/. If this specific role isn't listed, simply apply for the opening that best matches your profile.You can also check out our website at http://www.lodlaw.com.LOD is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity and inclusion is a core part of our Ways of Working, and we celebrate and embrace it. We know the individual differences of our people make us collectively better and we encourage all applicants, including people with disability, career breaks, gender diverse, LGBTQIA+, and culturally diverse communities, to join us so we can do great things together.