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Legal Counsel (Maritime)

GMS Leadership

Dubai

On-site

USD 80,000 - 120,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

GMS Leadership is seeking an experienced Shipping / Litigation Lawyer to provide strategic legal advice on contentious and non-contentious maritime matters. The role involves managing litigation, negotiating contracts, and ensuring regulatory compliance while working with various stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years in shipping litigation and arbitration.
  • In-house counsel experience with ship-owning group preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of charter parties and maritime law.

Responsibilities

  • Manage complex litigation and arbitration across jurisdictions.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate charter party agreements.
  • Conduct due diligence ensuring compliance with international regulations.

Skills

Negotiation
Drafting
Advocacy
Legal Research

Education

Qualified Lawyer

Tools

MS Office

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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

  • 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
  • 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

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

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Legal

Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage and Maritime Transportation

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