Contracts Counsel

Contracts CounselApplylocations: CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R22593 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. POSITION: In-house Contracts Counsel Commercial Contracts WHO WE ARE World Fuel is a global leader in the marketing, distribution and financing of land, marine, aviation and energy products and services. With a significant focus on renewable energy solutions and over 5,000 employees worldwide, we offer our customers integrated services for fuel and energy supply and transportation, price risk management and environmental solutions. We are publicly listed, headquartered in Miami and currently ranked within the Fortune 500. POSITION LOCATION SA - Hybrid Regular attendance at Capetown office OVERVIEW WFS is a market leading energy and logistics services provider. We take pride in the diversity and innovative approach of our global team.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 Legal Counsel in our Cape town office and joining our 30+ member global legal team, this role presents an exciting opportunity for the right individual.WFS embraces technology and efficient, flexible working practices. This role offers hybrid working, with regular attendance at our Cape town office, to maintain connection and collegiality. RESPONSIBILITIES Key duties and responsibilities include: Advising on: + commercial contracts relating to the operation of WFS's global business + procurement contracts for the supply of goods and services + IT contracts + non-disclosure agreements Providing general commercial legal support to a team of legal professionals who are advisers to WFS's global energy trading business A strong and proactive focus on compliance Proactively developing contract management and other legal processes and contract templates to promote efficient workflows and align legal risk management requirements across the WFS Group Educating business and support colleagues on legal and contract matters and best practices Internal and external customer support - developing connectivity and relations with colleagues in other offices and building direct relationships with customers and key suppliers Strong, visible and frequent collaboration with internal stakeholders - procurement, IT, commercial sales and supply teams, Compliance, Credit, QHSSE, Insurance, Tax, HR and Back Office and other contract management and support teams At all times be a positive brand ambassador for WFS and its subsidiaries BACKGROUND AND SKILLS A solicitor qualified in South Africa, or another common-law jurisdiction 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 welcomed but not essential A 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 solutions Strong stakeholder management skills - emotionally intelligent and able to win trust and develop business relationships Knowledge and a passion to assist WFS in its sustainable energy transition Professional presence and integrity Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, dynamic, performance-driven culture. Strong interpersonal and communication skillsPlease 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: