Contracts Counsel Jobs in Cape Town, South Africa at World Fuel Services
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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Title: Contracts Counsel
Company: World Fuel Services
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
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