Legal Counsel (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract – Maternity Cover

Braemar; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international shipbroker offers a unique 12-month fixed-term contract for a Legal Counsel in London. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in providing comprehensive legal support across diverse commercial areas while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This position combines the fast-paced nature of the shipping industry with opportunities for strategic involvement in legal affairs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years PQE in a broad in-house legal role.
• Experience in financial services or FCA regulated business.
• Proven experience working closely with C-suite in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Providing legal support across various commercial areas including contracts and employment.
• Advising on regulatory compliance and contractual disputes.
• Liaising with external legal advisers.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Solution-oriented mindset

Autonomy

Education

Qualified lawyer in England and Wales

Job description

Legal Counsel (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract – Maternity Cover

Legal Counsel (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract – Maternity Cover

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In-House Legal Recruitment at Heriot Brown

Braemar Plc is a leading international shipbroker and provider of expert advice in shipping investment, chartering, risk management, and logistics services.

We’re currently seeking a Legal Counsel to join our in-house legal team in London on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced, global business in a broad and commercially focused legal role. You’ll report to the Group Head of Legal and work closely with senior stakeholders across the Group to support business operations and help manage legal risk.

What you’ll be doing:

• Providing commercial, pragmatic and prompt legal support to the group across the globe to ensure that the key legal and contractual risks are considered and effectively mitigated and/or escalated.
• Providing legal guidance on a wide range of commercial areas such as commercial contracts, IP, data protection, lease agreements and confidentiality agreements.
• Working with the Compliance team to ensure Braemar’s regulated securities business continues to meet FCA and other regulatory requirements
• Advising on obligations and tactics in any contractual disputes or enforcement action.
• Advising the HR team advising on contentious employment matters, particularly in relation to post-termination restrictions.
• Reviewing IT and other service contracts to assist the Group IT Director and other stakeholders with group procurement.
• Providing legal assistance with any strategic developments, including M&A and joint ventures.
• Liaising with external legal advisers and other service providers, as required, to ensure the quality, efficiency and value of services.

What we’re looking for:

• Lawyer – qualified in England and Wales with a minimum of 4 years PQE.
• Experience working in a broad in-house role.
• Proven experience as a legal counsel in a fast-paced business environment working closely with C-suite and the business alike.
• Able to work autonomously on multiple and diverse matters at the same time.
• Strong commercial acumen and a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset.
• Experience working in financial services or other FCA regulated business (preferably with a focus on per se professional / professional clients and commodities businesses).
• Experience working in a maritime or brokerage business would be desirable but not essential.

This role offers a unique chance to work at the intersection of global trade, shipping, and investment within a collaborative and agile team. If you're looking to make an impact in a trusted, visible position, we’d love to hear from you.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Maritime Transportation

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