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 Kinect is seeking an Energy Trading Counsel to join its exceptional in-house legal and compliance team. Position Location South Africa – Hybrid | Regular attendance at our Cape Town office Overview WFS is a market leading energy and logistics services provider – for details of our global operations check out our website: world-kinect.com. We take pride in the diversity and innovative approach of our global legal and commercial teams.We seek a commercially driven attorney to join our global legal team and provide hands-on and proactive advice to our energy supply and trading businesses.Reporting to our EMEA Legal Counsel and joining our 30+ member global legal team which operate from the US, UK, Cape Town, Costa Rica and Brazil, this role presents an exciting opportunity for the right individual.WKC 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 Key duties and responsibilities include:Advising on the legal aspects of day-to-day activities within WKC’s trading team in relation to global:energy sale and supply contractsenergy tenders and dealing with state/municipal counterpartiessustainability and environmental productsnew ventures in the sustainability and energy arenapower tradingA strong and proactive focus on complianceProactively developing contract management and other legal processes and contract templates to promote efficient workflows and align legal risk management requirements across the WKC GroupEducating business and support colleagues on legal and contract matters and best practicesProviding internal and external customer support – developing connectivity and relations with colleagues in other offices and to build direct relationships with customers and key suppliersStrong, visible and frequent collaboration with commercial sales and supply teams, Compliance, Credit, QHSSE, Insurance, Tax, HR and Back Office and other contract management and support teamsAt all times be a positive brand ambassador for WKC and its subsidiaries Background and Skills A solicitor qualified in South Africa, or another common-law jurisdiction with 3-5 years PQE. Candidates outside of this guideline PQE range with knowledge, interest and the drive to succeed in this role will be considered on their merits Training and post qualification experience at a leading law firm. In-house commercial legal experience, which may include time at an energy company, oil major, trading house or shipping, transportation, renewables or industrial services company is desired but not essentialA pragmatic, hands-on lawyer who is able to think on their feet and find sensible solutions to legal challenges; ability to assess issues, take ownership and efficiently implement solutionsStrong stakeholder management skills - emotionally intelligent and able to win trust and develop business relationshipsKnowledge and a passion to assist WKC in its sustainable energy transitionProfessional presence and integrityAbility to multi-task in a fast-paced, dynamic, performance-driven culture.Strong interpersonal and communication skills#LI-CW1Please note that by submitting an employment application you consent to World Fuel Services processing your information for this role and potentially for future employment opportunities, in accordance with applicable laws. To learn more about how we protect and/or process personal information, please visit the WFS Privacy Center at: 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 Kinect is seeking an Energy Trading Counsel to join its exceptional in-house legal and compliance team. Position Location South Africa – Hybrid | Regular attendance at our Cape Town office Overview WFS is a market leading energy and logistics services provider – for details of our global operations check out our website: world-kinect.com. We take pride in the diversity and innovative approach of our global legal and commercial teams.We seek a commercially driven attorney to join our global legal team and provide hands-on and proactive advice to our energy supply and trading businesses.Reporting to our EMEA Legal Counsel and joining our 30+ member global legal team which operate from the US, UK, Cape Town, Costa Rica and Brazil, this role presents an exciting opportunity for the right individual.WKC 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 Key duties and responsibilities include:Advising on the legal aspects of day-to-day activities within WKC’s trading team in relation to global:energy sale and supply contractsenergy tenders and dealing with state/municipal counterpartiessustainability and environmental productsnew ventures in the sustainability and energy arenapower tradingA strong and proactive focus on complianceProactively developing contract management and other legal processes and contract templates to promote efficient workflows and align legal risk management requirements across the WKC GroupEducating business and support colleagues on legal and contract matters and best practicesProviding internal and external customer support – developing connectivity and relations with colleagues in other offices and to build direct relationships with customers and key suppliersStrong, visible and frequent collaboration with commercial sales and supply teams, Compliance, Credit, QHSSE, Insurance, Tax, HR and Back Office and other contract management and support teamsAt all times be a positive brand ambassador for WKC and its subsidiaries Background and Skills A solicitor qualified in South Africa, or another common-law jurisdiction with 3-5 years PQE. Candidates outside of this guideline PQE range with knowledge, interest and the drive to succeed in this role will be considered on their merits Training and post qualification experience at a leading law firm. In-house commercial legal experience, which may include time at an energy company, oil major, trading house or shipping, transportation, renewables or industrial services company is desired but not essentialA pragmatic, hands-on lawyer who is able to think on their feet and find sensible solutions to legal challenges; ability to assess issues, take ownership and efficiently implement solutionsStrong stakeholder management skills - emotionally intelligent and able to win trust and develop business relationshipsKnowledge and a passion to assist WKC in its sustainable energy transitionProfessional presence and integrityAbility to multi-task in a fast-paced, dynamic, performance-driven culture.Strong interpersonal and communication skills#LI-CW1Please note that by submitting an employment application you consent to World Fuel Services processing your information for this role and potentially for future employment opportunities, in accordance with applicable laws. To learn more about how we protect and/or process personal information, please visit the WFS Privacy Center at: https://www.wfscorp.com/en/privacy-center.#J-18808-Ljbffr