Contract Analyst

Main Purpose:

As a Senior Contracts Lead, you will be responsible for providing legal advice and support to Trafigura's Power desk.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate and administer commercial contracts, including:
• Power purchase and sale agreements (PPAs) for the regulated (ACR) and free (ACL) markets including Balcão Brasileiro de Comercialização de Energia (BBCE) contratos padrão de compra e venda de energia elétrica
• CCEE adhesion contracts and trading agreements
• Non-disclosure agreements and confidentiality agreements
• Other power marketing and trading agreements as required
• Coordinate the review and approval process of agreements amongst Legal, Credit and Front Office teams, ensuring proper execution and compliance with Brazilian regulatory requirements
• Manage contract entry into the Contract Management system, ensuring accurate data capture and regulatory compliance reporting
• Participate in the configuration and deployment of trade confirmation templates within our contract lifecycle management system, adapted for Brazilian power market requirements and CCEE procedures
• Support the development and implementation of Contract Administration team procedures and standards to ensure adherence with:
• ANEEL/CCEE regulations and guidelines
• Industry best practices in the Brazilian power sector
• Strictly adhere to and comply with Trafigura's policies and codes, ensuring all activities align with corporate governance standards and Brazilian legal requirements

Knowledge Skills And Abilities

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Law (Bacharelado em Direito) from a recognised Brazilian university and admission to the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB - Ordem dos Advogados do Brasil)
• Fluency in English and Portuguese (written and spoken) are a MUST
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in power/electricity contract administration within an energy trading company or utility
• Concrete understanding of energy trading activities in the Brazilian power sector, including transmission, distribution, and energy storage contracting
• Solid understanding and working knowledge of:
• Power purchase and sale agreements (PPAs) in the Brazilian market including Balcão Brasileiro de Comercialização de Energia (BBCE) contratos padrão de compra e venda de energia elétrica
• CCEE (Câmara de Comercialização de Energia Elétrica) regulations and procedures
• Financial derivatives and hedging instruments for power trading
• Grid connection agreements and transmission contracts with ONS (Operador Nacional do Sistema Elétrico)
• NDAs and related power sector agreements
• Good understanding of Brazilian regulatory framework including ANEEL regulations, free energy market (ACL - Ambiente de Contratação Livre), and/or renewable energy certificates and environmental credits is an asset
• Knowledge in below is advantageous:
• Financial derivatives and hedging agreements for power trading
• Transmission and distribution connection agreements

• Energy storage and backup power agreements

• Additional beneficial qualifications:

• Postgraduate specialisation (Pós-graduação) in Energy Law or related field
• Experience with distributed generation regulations and net metering frameworks

Skills

• detail oriented, thorough, accurate and mindful of deadlines.
• able to work independently with limited supervision, as well as collaborate and function well in a team environment.
• able to problem-solve, think critically, and make sound, firm recommendations
• comfortable working in fast-paced trading environment with frequent changes in priorities and tight deadlines.

Key Relationships and Department Overview:

• Global Head of Contract
• Traders

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and take pride in a diverse workforce We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, medical condition or handicap, disability, or any other legally protected status.