Legal Counsel

Role Overview

Experienced Shipping/Litigation Lawyer to provide strategic legal advice on contentious and non-contentious matters including S&P transactions, charter party disputes, ship financing, and regulatory compliance. Work with internal stakeholders and external counsel to mitigate risks and drive favorable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Litigation & Dispute Resolution

• Manage complex litigation and arbitration across multiple jurisdictions
  
• Work with external counsel on FDD cases, ship arrests, cargo claims, and enforcement
  
Provide strategic dispute resolution advice

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Charter Party Contracts & Disputes

• Draft, review, and negotiate charter party agreements
  
Advise on charter party disputes and resolution through arbitration or litigation

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Sale & Purchase (S&P) Matters

• Support ship S&P transactions including MOAs, delivery conditions, and title transfer
  
Manage disputes from contractual breaches and advise on ship financing structures

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Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management

• Conduct due diligence ensuring compliance with international regulations
  
• Draft internal legal policies aligned with maritime and commercial laws
  
Monitor industry legal developments and represent company at industry events

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Requirements

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with 3+ years in shipping litigation, arbitration, and maritime law
  
• Strong knowledge of charter parties, BIMCO agreements, and S&P agreements
  
• Ability to work under pressure in fast-paced international environments
  
• Strong negotiation, drafting, and advocacy skills
  
• In-house legal counsel experience with ship-owning group preferred
  
• Proficient with MS Office and in-house IT systems