Contracts Counsel – Legal Advisor for Global Fuel Trading

About the role

World Fuel is seeking a Contracts Counsel to join its global legal team and provide hands‑on legal support to the aviation fuel trading business. Based in Cape Town with a hybrid work model, you will act as a trusted advisor to the trading operations and help shape commercial strategy.

Key responsibilities

• Advise on aviation fuel product sale, purchase, logistics and service agreements.
• Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts across World Fuel’s global operations.
• Provide legal advice on commercial issues related to international fuel trading activities.
• Promote a strong culture of compliance and ethical business practices.
• Develop contract templates and improve legal workflow processes.
• Educate internal teams on legal best practices and contract management.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders, customers and suppliers.
• Represent World Fuel with professionalism, integrity and a solutions‑oriented mindset.

Required profile

• Attorney qualified at a leading South African law firm.
• 2–5 years post‑qualification experience (PQE); candidates with stronger experience may be considered.
• Commercially minded with the ability to balance risk and business opportunity.
• Willingness to work collaboratively across global offices.

Required skills

What we offer

• Hybrid working arrangement (two days per week onsite in Cape Town).
• Opportunity to influence a fast‑growing international fuel trading business.
• Exposure to a diverse, high‑performance global legal team.