Maritime Lawyers, Global Commodities MNC Permanent

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Stay abreast on the maritime laws as laid down in the country in which one practices, as well as a general understanding of the various international conventions ratified by states across the globe
• Aid clients on ship finance matters
• Interpret international legislation
• Advise on charter-parties, insurance policies, ship-building, repair and conversion contracts, rights and liabilities
• Mediate and advice on disputes arising from casualties, arrests, salvage, contracts and accidents
• Administer legal plans and actions to ensure compliance with written standards and procedure

Skills and Qualifications Required:

• A Bachelors of Law (LLB) , Masters (LLM) or Juris Doctor (JD) in Marine Law or Arbitration
• 5 to 10+ years PQE, called to bar in Singapore/UK/Australia/US or any commonwealth jurisdictions equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of private practice experience is essential
• Relevant in-house experience/secondments in shipping companies, commodities firms is advantageous
• Strong analytic and reasoning abilities, and stakeholder engagement
• Dynamic, Self-Starter and an international outlook