Legal Counsel

Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 07/01/2025Experienced 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 within internal stakeholders and external counsel to mitigate risks and drive favorable outcomes.Key ResponsibilitiesManage complex litigation and arbitration across multiple jurisdictionsWork with external counsel on FDD cases, ship arrests, cargo claims, and enforcementProvide strategic dispute resolution adviceCharter Party Contracts & DisputesDraft, review, and negotiate charter party agreementsAdvise on charter party disputes and resolution through arbitration or litigationSupport ship S&P transactions including MOAs, delivery conditions, and title transferManage disputes from contractual breaches and advise on ship financing structuresRegulatory Compliance & Risk ManagementConduct due diligence ensuring compliance with international regulationsDraft internal legal policies aligned with maritime and commercial lawsMonitor industry legal developments and represent company at industry eventsRequirementsQualificationsQualified lawyer with 3+ years in shipping litigation, arbitration, and maritime lawStrong knowledge of charter parties, BIMCO agreements, and S&P agreementsAbility to work under pressure in fast-paced international environmentsStrong negotiation, drafting, and advocacy skillsIn-house legal counsel experience with ship-owning group preferredProficient with MS Office and in-house IT systems#J-18808-Ljbffr