Manage and advise on the company's legal affairs regarding ship/sale purchase (SNP), charter party contracts, claims, vendor agreements, ship financing, and other commercial matters.
Provide comprehensive legal advice to departments such as Trading (S&P), Operations, Chartering, and Finance, including general corporate and commercial advice
Oversee litigation management of contentious disputes, collaborating with an external panel of legal counsels and law firms across major international shipping markets for ongoing and developing arbitration/court proceedings matters.
Conduct compliance and regulatory due diligence, offering sanctions advice on counterparties, vessels, and corporate authorities. Identify, analyze, and assess legal and compliance risks, both contractual and regulatory.
Requirements
University degree in Law (LLB). A postgraduate degree (LLM) with specialization in Maritime Law or any other related field will be considered an advantage.
1-3+ years of previous experience in a similar in-house role or experience in a private practice law firm.
A dynamic and results oriented individual
High sense of initiative, professionalism and responsibility
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work under pressure
Excellent command of the written and spoken English language
