Robert Half is partnering with a global commodity trading and natural resources organization with a significant U.S. presence and a headquarters-based legal/commercial function in New York. The company operates across Oil, Gas, Power, Metals, and Minerals, supporting large-scale domestic and international trading operations.
Location: Midtown Manhattan (Onsite, 5 days/week)
Contract: Feb 2026 – Jan 2027 (40 hours/week)
Pay Range: $50-$60/hour
Role Overview
Robert Half is seeking a Senior Paralegal to support commercial contracting and trading operations within the Oil, Gas & Power business. The ideal professional is commercially minded, highly detail-oriented, and experienced in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements—specifically those related to transportation, commodity trading, and corporate restructuring.
This position works closely with commercial teams in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and requires strong communication and analytical skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, including:
- Transportation agreements
- Purchase & sale agreements
- Storage agreements
- Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
- Service agreements
- Master agreements
- Amendments and side letters
- Evaluate contract terms for risk exposure and alignment with internal policies.
- Identify, summarize, and escalate commercial, financial, and legal risks.
- Provide support on contract strategy, execution, and documentation workflows.
Required Qualifications
- 3–5 years’ experience supporting commercial legal functions.
- Paralegal certification or equivalent qualification preferred.
- Strong experience with document review and commercial contract analysis.
- Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
- Understanding of contractual risk allocation principles.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage competing deadlines.
- Effective written and verbal communication abilities.
Highly Preferred Experience
- Exposure to corporate restructurings.
- Experience in commodity trading, energy, or physical trading environments.
- Experience supporting cross-border transactions.
- Prior in-house legal experience.
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks relevant to trading businesses.
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