Contracts Specialist (Commodities)

Role: Contracts Specialist Industry: Commodities Trading Domain: Coal & LNG Location: London (hybrid - 3 days per week) Compensation: £70,000-75,000, 15-30% bonus, 10% pension and much more X4 are partnered with one of London's fastest-growing commodity trading clients to hire a Contracts Specialist for their Legal, Compliance and Contracts team. As a major player in global LNG and coal markets, they enter contracts ranging from spot cargo transactions to complex structured deals, governed by Master, Long-Form or industry-standard contracts. In this role, the successful Contracts Specialist will oversee the full contracts management process for the physical coal and/or LNG business, covering deals originating in APAC, Europe and the US Responsibilities of the Contracts Specialist (Commodities): Draft and review contracts for physical coal and LNG deals, ensuring alignment with terms and guidelines Manage contract workflows from deal closure to signature Assess counterparty amendments and advise Trading and Legal teams on risks Review bulk and LNG freight contracts Liaise closely with Legal on compliance and contract issues Requirements for the Contracts Specialist (Commodities): 3 years' experience in Contracts for physical commodity trading Strong contract drafting, review and negotiation skills Well-versed in energy trading lifecycles, coal/LNG contracts, shipping terms and Incoterms Demonstrable ability to partner effectively with trading and legal teams Compensation: Attractive package including £70,000-75,000 salary, 15-30% bonus, 10% employer pension contribution, private medical/dental, life insurance, income protection and much more. Interview process: First round interviews are being scheduled for W/C 23rd June, with the full 3-stage process expected to conclude by early July. Please apply online for immediate consideration.

Location: City of London, London, GB

Posted Date: 7/14/2025