Senior Legal Counsel

Robert Walters; Genf; Vor Ort; CHF 120’000 - 180’000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to manage legal disputes and provide guidance on commercial matters. This role involves overseeing litigation, drafting contracts, and ensuring compliance within the dynamic trading and shipping sectors. The ideal candidate will possess a master's degree in law and at least five years of relevant experience, demonstrating strong litigation skills and a commercial mindset. Join a global supplier of crude oil and petroleum products in a role that promises to challenge and reward your legal expertise while supporting vital business operations.

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of post-qualification experience in private practice handling shipping and trading cases.
• Strong understanding of physical oil trading, shipping, and trade finance.

Aufgaben

• Manage disputes and legal proceedings related to trading and shipping.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.

Kenntnisse

Litigation

Contract Negotiation

Legal Compliance

Risk Management

Communication Skills

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in Commercial Law

Qualified under English law

Jobbeschreibung

Salary: Competitive Salary + Benefits

Our client, based in Geneva, operates as a global supplier of crude oil, petroleum products, and biofuels. It oversees retail and refining operations across Europe and engages in trading activities worldwide.

The Senior Legal Counsel will be responsible for managing disputes and legal proceedings related to trading and shipping. Additionally, this role will involve providing legal guidance on commercial and operational matters, ensuring compliance, and supporting business teams in contract negotiations and risk management.

Your responsibilities:

1. Handle contentious legal matters, including pre-litigation claims, litigation, and arbitration related to trading, storage, and transportation. Provide strategic legal advice, maintain claims records, and coordinate with relevant departments.
2. Support business operations by drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts such as sales and purchase agreements, charter parties, and agency agreements. Offer clear, timely advice on indemnities, liability, insurance, and regulatory compliance.
3. Identify and mitigate legal risks, ensure compliance with relevant laws, and promote adherence to internal procedures and controls.
4. Manage relationships with external legal counsel, including selecting, negotiating fees, and overseeing legal work.
5. Provide legal reports to management, auditors, and stakeholders, and conduct training on key legal topics.

Minimum Requirements:

1. Master’s degree in Commercial Law, International Trade Law, or Shipping Law.
2. Qualified under English law.
3. Minimum 5 years of post-qualification experience (UK) in private practice, handling shipping and trading cases.
4. Expertise in litigation, claims, contracts, and other legal matters related to trading and shipping.
5. Strong understanding of physical oil trading, including shipping, insurance, and trade finance.
6. Assertive and resilient, capable of handling adversarial legal environments.
7. Persuasive and determined in advocating for the company's best interests.
8. Commercial mindset with strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and pragmatism.
9. Excellent oral and written communication skills, particularly for legal discussions.
10. Fluent in English; proficiency in French is a plus.