Senior Legal Counsel
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Job Description
Company: Established in 1992 in the USA with current global Head Quarters in Dubai (UAE) and a presence in nine different countries, GMS is the world\'s LARGEST Buyer of ships and offshore vessels and a leader in sustainable recycling. Its ship-owning arm, Lila Global, has a growing diverse fleet of bulk carriers and tankers which are commercially managed and technically managed out of Dubai.
- Functioning as a pivotal member of the legal team, overseeing and providing counsel on the organization\'s legal affairs, encompassing ship/sale purchase (SNP), charter party contracts and disputes, insurance claims, vendor agreements, ship financing, and other commercial issues with Flag, Class, and Underwriters.
- Furnishing expert legal guidance to diverse departments such as SNP, Operations, Chartering, and Finance, which includes comprehensive corporate and commercial advisory support for the entire company.
- Orchestrating the litigation management of contentious disputes through collaboration with an external panel of legal counsels and law firms in key international shipping markets, overseeing both ongoing and emerging arbitration/court proceedings.
- Conducting compliance and regulatory due diligence, offering sanctions advice on counterparties, vessels, and corporate authorities. Identifying, analyzing, and evaluating legal and compliance risks, both contractual and otherwise.
- Active participation in international conferences, seminars, and meetings related to legal and compliance matters, with a role that involves speaking engagements to share insights and expertise.
Requirements
- LL.M. in maritime law or commercial law preferable; LL.B. or equivalent bachelor\'s degree in law required.
- A minimum of ten years of post-qualification experience acquired in maritime law firms where successful dispute resolution has been demonstrated.
- Former position as internal legal counsel for a company that owns ships.
- Skilled IT user competent to operate on several IT platforms (MS Office + In-house systems).
- Able to approach legal matters commercially.
- Exceptionally organized, self-disciplined, self-motivated, fiercely persuasive, and a strong negotiator with a keen eye for details (perfection), thoroughness of work, and an intense desire to win.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries and incentives
- Fantastic chance to work in a multicultural, quickly expanding worldwide corporation, progress quickly, and gain recognition in a globally renowned firm.
- The chance to work in every aspect of the maritime industry and gain knowledge from some of the most knowledgeable individuals.
- An honorable, creative, productive, and professional work atmosphere that values diversity and encourages team members to contribute and exchange ideas
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Job Detail
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Job IdJD1607726
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IndustryNot mentioned
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Total Positions1
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Job Type:Full Time
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Salary:Not mentioned
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Employment StatusPermanent
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Job LocationDubai, United Arab Emirates
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EducationNot mentioned