Corporate Litigation Attorney

Who We Are

Gerald Group is a leading private global metals trading company founded in 1962. Its business consists of the physical sale, development, trade and structured financing of commodities and commodity linked assets.Gerald is a diversified metals trader, across precious and non-precious metals and operates on a global basis and with mining and metals assets and facilities in various jurisdictions. The Group provides trading and investment solutions to both producer and consumer clients worldwide.

Position Summary

The Corporate Litigation Attorney will be based out of our Stamford, CT office location and will play a crucial part in supporting a wide range of Gerald’s commercial activities. The ideal candidate must have arbitration and litigation experience in general commercial litigation.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain professional working relationships with company representatives who are involved in the business.
• Assist in corporate litigation on business matters.
• Consistently anticipate and propose mitigation strategies for the management of potential contractual, compliance and financial risks.
• Work on commercial agreements in conjunction with business groups.
• Assist in regulatory issues in conjunction with compliance team.
• Research, anticipate, and guard company against legal risks.
• Provide legal advice to business units regarding compliance with laws and regulations that impact the business.
• Take the lead in devising negotiation strategies and drafting contracts and services agreements related to transactions.
• Structure, draft, and review reports and other legal documents.
• Represent company in legal proceedings.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including Operations, Legal, Compliance, Trading desks etc.
  
  

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate degree required.
• Must be licensed to practice in New York or Connecticut.
• 3–5 years of experience, preferably in commodities.
• Litigation experience required.
• Financial services background is strongly preferred.
• Possess a strong understanding of complex corporate issues pertaining to corporate transactions.
• First class written and verbal communication skills a requirement.
• Confident, with strong interpersonal skills and positive team player approach.
• Analytical mindset.
• Rigorous attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a transaction team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work in office 5 days a week.
• Must be able to travel occasionally as needed.
  
  

Employee Programs & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Saving Account
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Short- and long-term disability
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off for vacation, personal, and sick time
  
  

We are an equal-opportunity employer. Our teams consist of professionals with diverse backgrounds and skill sets, all of which contribute to the efficacy and profitability of our operations. We take pride in our contributions in aiding developing economies, reducing carbon emissions, and in building towards a more progressive and equitable future.