Legal Counsel - Contracts

MSC Cruises; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MSC Cruises in the UK is seeking a UK or EU qualified Legal Counsel to support a broad range of contracting activities. You will prepare, review, negotiate and manage agreements while advising stakeholders on contractual matters arising from day-to-day operations.

The role requires 4+ years' PQE, strong experience with supplier contracts, MSAs and NDAs, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, international environment. Right to work in the UK is essential.

Qualifications

• UK or EU qualified lawyer with 4+ years' post-qualification experience.
• Strong experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Proven ability to provide pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice.
• Familiarity with disputes and contractual correspondence related to suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Drafts, reviews and negotiates a broad range of agreements including MSAs, NDAs and vendor contracts.
• Provides timely, practical legal guidance on contractual rights, obligations and risk.
• Partners with teams to support business objectives and ensure compliance.
• Manages contract templates, guidance materials and internal processes.

Skills

Contract drafting

Contract negotiation

Commercial advisory

Stakeholder management

Legal communication

Education

UK or EU qualified lawyer

Job description

Where passion meets opportunity

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Your Purpose

MSC Cruise Management UK is looking for a driven UK or EU Qualified Legal Counsel, Contracts, to support a broad range of contracting activities across the business. The role focuses on the preparation, review, negotiation and ongoing management of agreements, while providing practical legal guidance to stakeholders on contractual matters arising from day-to-day operations.

Your Impact

• Drafts, reviews and negotiates a broad range of agreements, including third-party vendor contracts, Master Services Agreements (MSAs), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Letter of Intent (LOIs), side letters, amendments and other commercial arrangements.
• Provides timely and practical legal advice on contractual rights, obligations and risk-related matters.
• Partners with teams across the organisation to provide practical legal guidance and support business objectives.
• Assists with legal matters relating to shipyards, suppliers, vessel maintenance projects and other operational activities.
• Supports guarantee and warranty matters, including the preparation of notices and contractual correspondence.
• Reviews and negotiates lease agreements and provide support on property-related matters.
• Maintains and manages legal documentation within the contract management system.
• Develops and maintains contract templates, guidance materials and internal processes, and deliver legal training to support consistency and best practices across the business.

Your Journey so far

• UK or EU qualified lawyer with 4+ years' post-qualification experience.
• Strong experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts, including supplier agreements, MSAs, NDAs and other operational contracts.
• Proven ability to provide pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice to business stakeholders.
• Familiarity with disputes and contractual correspondence relating to suppliers.
• Strong stakeholder management, drafting and communication skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, international environment.
• Experience in the cruise, maritime, shipping, transport, engineering or other asset-intensive sectors would be advantageous.

Your Essentials

• Full Right to Work in the UK

Our commitment

We are committed to building a future that values diverse perspectives, embraces the world beyond borders, and fosters an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued, respected and empowered to be their authentic selves. Our commitment extends to taking meaningful, measurable actions that have a long-term positive impact on our guests, our employees and our planet.