Senior Maritime Counsel — Hybrid (Finland)

Davie Shipyards; Helsinki; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel or lodging stipend

Job summary

Davie Shipyards in Finland seeks a Senior Legal Counsel to guide strategic legal matters in maritime, corporate, and international trade contexts. The role blends regulatory insight with contract negotiation, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering and operations.

Based in Helsinki/Uusimaa, the position embraces a hybrid work model, offering engagement with global shipping challenges, compliance with EU and UNCLOS frameworks, and leadership in complex

Qualifications

• Experience in maritime, corporate, or international trade law is essential.
• Fluency in English; Finnish language skills are an asset.
• Ability to draft, review and negotiate complex contracts and arbitration clauses.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice on maritime and commercial matters.
• Mitigate risk through robust contract drafting and negotiation.
• Ensure regulatory compliance across multi-jurisdictional projects.

Skills

Maritime law

International trade law

Corporate law

English language

Finnish language

Education

LL.M./J.D. in Law

Tools

MS Office

Legal databases

Job description

Davie Shipyards in Finland seeks a Senior Legal Counsel to guide strategic legal matters in maritime, corporate, and international trade contexts. The role blends regulatory insight with contract negotiation, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration with engineering and operations.

Based in Helsinki/Uusimaa, the position embraces a hybrid work model, offering engagement with global shipping challenges, compliance with EU and UNCLOS frameworks, and leadership in complex