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Group Legal Counsel

Taylor Root Dusseldorf

London

On-site

GBP 150,000 - 200,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player in the maritime sector is seeking a Group Legal Counsel to provide pragmatic legal advice within a dynamic and supportive environment. This role offers a unique opportunity to work autonomously on corporate transactions, governance, and commercial agreements while collaborating with senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in corporate law, with at least 5 years of post-qualification experience, and thrive in a fast-paced, multi-jurisdictional setting. Join a team where your expertise will drive significant impact and contribute to the company's growth and expansion into new markets.

Qualifications

  • 5+ PQE in corporate law, preferably in a leading international law firm.
  • Experience in energy and shipping/maritime sectors is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Provide legal advice on corporate transactions and governance.
  • Negotiate and review various commercial agreements.

Skills

Commercially focused legal advice
Corporate transactions
Negotiation of commercial agreements
Multi-jurisdictional experience
Compliance with governance and policies

Education

Qualified Lawyer (5 PQE)

Job description

About the company:

A global leader within the maritime sector is looking for a Group Legal Counsel to join their team. This role offers a diverse and challenging remit, with opportunities for development and career growth in a fast-paced international environment.

About the role:

Reporting into the CLO, the role will involve providing pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice to the business with a high degree of autonomy, in a supportive environment. You will lead project-based and day-to-day legal work for the group, principally advising on corporate transactions, heads of terms, project management, corporate governance, and expansion into new jurisdictions. You will also review, advise on, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements such as non-disclosure agreements, software licensing agreements, and services agreements. This role will ideally suit a corporate lawyer with exposure to energy and shipping/maritime sectors, as well as ensuring compliance with the company's governance and policies.

About you:

The successful candidate will have at least 5 PQE, preferably gained in a leading international law firm or in-house. Multi-jurisdictional experience, including working with global external counsel, will be highly advantageous. This role would suit someone who is commercially astute and thrives in a fast-paced, complex, and rapidly changing environment. If you can work autonomously and collaboratively with team members and key stakeholders, this would be a great opportunity for you.

This is a fantastic role for someone looking to take on the challenge and opportunity of working with senior stakeholders. To explore this exciting opportunity further, please apply.

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