Commodities Contracts Manager - Legal

About Us

Founded in 1983, BTG Pactual is the largest investment bank in Latin America, operating across Investment Banking, Corporate Lending, Sales & Trading, Wealth Management, Asset Management, SME, Digital Investments and Banking. Since its inception, the firm has been built on a meritocratic partnership culture focused on clients, excellence and a long-term vision.

Committed to a future where investing is dynamic and straightforward, BTG Pactual continues to drive innovation through ongoing digitisation and expansion, establishing itself as one of the most innovative players in the sector and earning numerous national and international awards. With an entrepreneurial mindset that enables swift, autonomous and efficient solutions, the firm serves clients through offices in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Mexico, Argentina, the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Portugal, Spain and Luxembourg, supported by a global team of approximately 10,000 employees.

For more information, visit www.btgpactual.com 

The Role

BTG Pactual is seeking an experienced Commodities Contracts Manager (Legal) to lead the negotiation, drafting and lifecycle management of trading documentation supporting its power, gas and broader commodities trading activities. This position is offered on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract. 

This role sits at the intersection of Legal, Credit and Trading and is central to how the business onboards counterparties, manages credit exposure and puts trading agreements in place. The successful candidate will manage counterparty documentation from end to end and act as the main point of contact between Legal, Credit, Compliance and the front office. 

Role Responsibilities 

• Negotiate and manage EFET and ISDA Master Agreements, Schedules and Credit Support Annexes (CSAs), drafting and reviewing clauses. 
• Maintain and improve documentation templates and standard negotiation positions with counterparties. 
• Review ancillary credit documentation, including parent company guarantees, letters of credit and surety bonds. 
• Advise commercial, credit and structuring teams on legal and documentation risk, including default provisions, termination triggers, netting and collateral mechanics, and regulatory implications (e.g. REMIT, EMIR, collateral rules). 
• Own counterparty documentation end-to-end — onboarding, renewals and outstanding negotiation points. 
• Act as the main point of contact between Legal, Credit, Compliance and front-office teams. 

Skills & Experience 

• Law degree and a minimum of three years’ relevant legal experience, gained in private practice or in-house. 
• Familiarity with derivative and physical trading standards (e.g. EFET, ISDA, Incoterms, LME) and CSAs, including credit and collateral mechanics; prior EFET negotiation experience is desirable. 
• Interest in, or exposure to, energy and commodities markets, ideally gained at a law firm, bank, trading house or utility. 
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills, with a firm but commercially pragmatic style. 
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy. 
• Comfortable working under pressure, managing a high volume of parallel negotiations. 

Our Offer

BTG Pactual is a global financial institution that retains the culture, pace and agility of a young Company. As an expanding firm, we are committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best talent, by offering a workplace where results are truly recognised and rewarded.  We offer a fantastic opportunity for you to grow including:

• Professional, international working environment;
• Challenging, rewarding career;
• Collaborative environment;
• Competitive compensation package.
  
  

Please note that candidates should not contact BTG Pactual members directly outside of the recruitment process (e.g., LinkedIn messages or emails). All interested applicants should apply through the official application channel, as all applications are reviewed equally. Thank you!