Job Description

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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