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Legal Counsel

GMS
Full-time
On-site
Dubai, Dubayy (Dubai), United Arab Emirates

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