Legal Counsel

Dubai, United Arab Emirates Posted on 07/01/2025

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 within internal stakeholders and external counsel to mitigate risks and drive favourable outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Charter Party Contracts & Disputes

• Draft, review, and negotiate charter party agreements
• Advise on charter party disputes and resolution through arbitration or litigation
• Support ship S&P transactions including MOAs, delivery conditions, and title transfer
• Manage disputes from contractual breaches and advise on ship financing structures

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

Requirements

• 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