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
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