Legal Counsel

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 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 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 Charter Party Contracts & Disputes Draft, review, and negotiate charter party agreements Advise on charter party disputes and resolution through arbitration or litigation 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 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 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 Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Legal Industries Maritime Transportation #J-18808-Ljbffr