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Job description
Legal Counsel | Global Energy Trading
Who we are
At World Kinect, our employees are the key to our global success. We are industry leaders due to the innumerable talents of our approximately 5000 strong professional team. Our people thrive in an entrepreneurial and culturally-diverse environment, where innovative thinking, collaboration and efficient execution are highly valued. Our high-performance culture is what allows us to drive sustained growth. Stronger together, we promote an environment where individuals can thrive.
World Fuel is a global leader in the marketing, trading, distribution and financing of Land, Marine and Aviation fuel products and services. With 3,000+ employees across all continents, we are headquartered in Miami and ranked within the Fortune 500.
Position Location
Cape Town, South Africa - Hybrid
Overview
We are seeking a Contracts Counsel to join our exceptional global team, where you will be a trusted advisor to our global fuel trading operations team.
Reporting to the Assistant General Counsel and joining our 35+ member legal team which operates from the US, Singapore, UK, South Africa, Costa Rica and Brazil, we're looking for a commercially minded attorney to join our high-performing legal team and provide proactive, hands-on legal support to our physical fuel supply and trading business, predominantly in the aviation sector.
This is a unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced, international environment where your legal expertise will directly impact business strategy and operations, and where you will provide high quality legal guidance that balances risk with business opportunity.
World Fuel embraces technology and efficient, flexible working practices. This role offers hybrid working, with regular attendance at our Cape Town office (two days per week), to maintain connection and collegiality.
Responsibilities
Advising on aviation fuel product sale, purchase, logistics, and service agreements
Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts across World Fuel's global operations
Providing legal advice on a range of commercial issues relating to international fuel trading activities
Promoting a strong culture of compliance and ethical business practices
Enhancing legal workflows by developing contract templates and process improvements
Educating internal teams on legal best practices and contract management
Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, customers, and suppliers
Acting as a visible, collaborative partner across global offices
Representing World Fuel and its legal team with professionalism, integrity, and a solutions-oriented mindset
At all times be a positive brand ambassador for World Fuel
Background and Skills
An attorney qualified at a leading law firm in South Africa with 2-5 years PQE (candidates outside of this range with strong experience will be considered)
In-house experience in energy, commodities trading, aviation, maritime, logistics or commercial products/services is a plus but not essential
Strong legal skills, commercial acumen, and ability to deliver practical legal solutions
Comfortable working with legal and contract technology solutions
Ability to manage time and multiple priorities in a dynamic, performance-driven culture
Professional presence, integrity, and strong interpersonal and communication skills
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage workload effectively
Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to build trust and maintain relationships
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, evolving environment
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Worksite address
miami, FL, 33222, US
Who can apply
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