Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

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

Legal Counsel GMS Leadership

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